Introduction:-
In this blog we have detail explained about marma therapy in ayurved.
Marma are the whole areas of the body. The word Marma is sanskrit term origin word ‘mri’ meaning ,dead, death.
The Sanskrit phrase, ‘मरयते इति मरमनी ’, means serious damage to body or health after infliction to the point of their situation.Hence these part are called Marma. In siddha system of medicine are called Varma.
Marma in Sanskrit means hidden.A Marma point is a junction on body where two or more types of tissue meet, such as muscles, veins, ligaments, bones or joints.
Marma-points are specific physical locations in your body through which the energy of these elements flows. Marma point therapy is the practice of stimulating these spots through gentle massage therapy
Marma-points are said to contain the three doshas:
- Vata Dosh
- Kapha Dosh
- Pitta Dosh
What are main Marma Point in Human body
Total 107 Points in Human Body
- Total 44 Marma Points on Limbs Each limb 11 Marma Point
- 9 Marma Points on chest
- 3 Marma Points on Abdomen
- 37 Marma Point on Head & Neck Region
- 14 Marma Point on Back Region
It was applied in battle fields to hit and achieve maximum lethal effect on enemies. This science was used both in warfare and surgery. From common ailments to serious neuromuscular diseases, all can be treated by Marma therapy.
Common ailments like headache, bodyache, faulty spinal alignment, pain in the joints can be rejuvenated through Marma Chikitsa, which involves Swedana, Abhayanga, Pizhichil, and Kizhi (bolus) treatment. Kizhi treatment is a therapy wherein herbs are slightly fried, wrapped in muslin cloth and tied to make a bolus, heated in medicinal oils in a frying pan and placed on the area to be treated. This is followed by specific massage using fingers, heel or palm. The pressure application varies according to the nature of ailment and the point of application.
How to do Marma Therapy
it is method of changing or correcting human biochemistry
It is believed to release stagnant energy and stimulate your internal organs, hormones and other chemicals to help meet your body’s needs.
Marma point therapy is done by gently stimulating the marma points around your body through massage therapy.
these are some common important marma point can be stimulated easily
| Name of Marma | Point on Human Body | Effect |
| Sthapani Marma | Forehead Center | Mind, Brain ,Nerves System |
| Phana Marma | Both side of the nose at the base of the nostrils | Sinuses, Sense of smell |
| Shringataka Marma | Inner canthus of the eye | eyes, ears, nose, tongue & various nerves |
| Talhridayam marma | center of the palm of each hand,sole of each foot | Lungs, Heart |
| Manibandha marma |
Located on the wrist |
Control and our sexual urges, reproductive organs,body stiffness,reduce stress |
| Nabhi marma | center of the navel | small intestines |
| Indravasti marma | center of each calf muscle | digestion and the small intestine |
| Janu marma | lower inner point at the bottom of each kneecap | heart, liver, and spleen |
| Kurcha marma | center of the ball of each foot, between the first and second toes | vision |
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