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"Hridayotpatti" a Special Embryological Concept of Foetal Heart Development in Ayurveda ; A Review

Author(s) Dr. Sudiksha Salya, Prof. Dr. Kalpana Raje, Dr. Dharmendra Mishra, Dr. Syamlal S, Dr. Mayuri Degave
Country India
Abstract Background- Hridaya (Heart) is considered a vital organ in both Ayurveda and modern science, serving as the seat of life consciousness and circulation. Classical texts describe it as Trimarma and Sadhyapranahara Marma, highlighting its physiological and clinical significance. Objective: To elucidate the Ayurvedic and contemporary concepts of cardiac embryology with special emphasis on Hridayotpatti. Materials and Method: A qualitative, comparative review was conducted using classical Ayurvedic texts (Brihattrayi, Laghutrayi and their commentaries) and modern embryology literature. Relevant literature concepts were analyzed and correlated to identify similarities if any in cardiac development. Discussion: Ayurveda describes the origin of Hridaya as “Shonitakaphaprasadajam” formed from the essence of Shonita and Kapha along with contribution of Matruja, Pitruja and Atmaja Bhavas and Panchamahabhuta. Acharya’s state it develops early and becomes functionally active in intrauterine life. Modern embryology similarly identifies the heart as the first functional organ beginning in the third week post-fertilization from primary and secondary heart fields. The presence of cardiac jelly crucial for morphogenesis, shows resemblance to Kapha Prasada Bhaga due to its cohesive and supportive properties. Conclusion: Significant parallels exist between Ayurvedic and modern view reading early origin, functional primacy and development mechanisms of the heart.
Keywords Caediogenesis, Embryology, Heart, Hridaya, Hridayotpatti.
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-03
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.76675
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