SNAYU IN AYURVEDA: STRUCTURAL SIGNIFICANCE AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE
Dr. Anuradha Gunvant Gawande* and Dr. Prasad Pande
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda Acharya described various structures like Dhamani, Sira, Snayu and Kandara. Snayu is one such structure, associated with Sandhi and acts as fibrous bands that maintain posture and support weight-bearing. The term Snayu itself resembled joint which provides stability and integrity of body frame. According to modern concepts these structures can be align with ligaments and tendons. There are various type of Snayu distributed throughout the body. Pratanvati Snayu present in the Shakha and all bony joints. Vrutta Snayu is round or cylindrical in shape. Pruthu Snayu is thick or large, found in the Parshva, Uras and Prustha. Sushira Snayu is hollow/ring-like structure, located at the terminal parts of the Amashaya and Pakvashaya. The distribution of Snayu in the body varies by region. The Shakha contain the majority, with 600 Snayu. The Madhya Sharir has 230 Snayu, and the Urdhva Jatrugata Bhaga has 70 Snayu located in the head and neck region. Disorders of Snayu result symptoms of stiffness, swelling and severe pain, etc. Snayu not only has anatomical importance but also possess clinical significance in various means. This study explores various aspects related to Snayu and its structural descriptions according to Ayurveda.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Snayu, Joint, Sandhi, Ligaments, Sharira.
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