Year: 2025 | Month: January | Volume: 15 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 192-195
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20250124
Udan Vayu Karma and its Correlation with Contemporary Science
Dr. Priyanka Deegwal1, Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Chandra Sharma2, Dr. Pooja Pareek3
1MD Scholar, PG Department of Kriya Sharir, PGIA, DSRRAU, Jodhpur
2Professor and HOD, PG Department of Kriya Sharir, PGIA, DSRRAU, Jodhpur
2Assistant professor, PG Department of Kriya Sharir, PGIA, DSRRAU, Jodhpur
Corresponding Author: Dr. Priyanka Deegwal
ABSTRACT
In Ayurveda, Udan Vayu, a subtype of Vata Dosha, is crucial for regulating upward and outward movements within the body, affecting speech, breathing, energy, excitement, and memory. This article examines the physiological functions (karma) of Udan Vayu, analysing its Ayurvedic descriptions and aligning them with modern scientific principles in physiology, neuroscience, and respiratory sciences. Udan Vayu is associated with functions like vocalization, oxygenation, and mental clarity, which correspond with contemporary knowledge of the respiratory system, vocal cord functionality, and advanced cognitive processes. Imbalances in Udan Vayu are associated with speech difficulties, respiratory complications, and cognitive deficits, reflecting illnesses such as dysphonia, asthma, and anxiety. Ayurvedic interventions, including as pranayama, herbal treatments, and lifestyle adjustments, are examined for their capacity to balance Udan Vayu and enhance general health. This article provides a comprehensive perspective on the significance of Udan Vayu in health and disease management by merging traditional knowledge with contemporary scientific findings.
Key words: Udan Vayu, Ayurveda, Vata Dosha, breathing, speech, cognition, integrative medicine