Scientific Re-establishment of Rujakara Marma Using Algometer: With Reference To Pain Threshold Points

Rujakara Marmas are one among the classifications of Marma and they are 8 in number. Any injury to these Marmas exhibits pain as the main symptom. Hence there is a need for early management. The lack of aptness in the description provoked for the present work. Identification of Marma according to the site based on underlying anatomical structures and understanding the concept with scientific interpretation were the first step to throw light over this topic.

Author completed BAMS from Alva's Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri, and MS (Shalya Tantra) from GAMC, Bangalore, Karnataka with high academic credentials. Presently she is working as research fellow in the dept of Shalya Tantra at NIA, Jaipur, Rajasthan.