Physiological Importance of Asthi and Peshi Sharira: An Ayurveda and Modern Perspective

Asthi and Peshi are terms from Ayurveda; they refer to different aspects of the human body. They refer to the skeletal system or the bone structure of body, bones are considered as Dhatus that make up the human body. Asthi Sharira is responsible for providing support and protection to the body. Peshi Sharira refers to the muscular system of body encompasses various types of muscles including skeletal muscles, smooth muscles and cardiac muscles, etc. These systems are responsible for the movement inside the body. Both Asthi Sharira and Peshi Sharira are essential components of body to provide support, holding capacity, basic skeleton frame, movement and rigidity to physical structure. This article narrates physiological importance of Asthi and Peshi Sharira