TY - JOUR AU - Kochuthresia Jose, AU - Nithin Kumar, AU - Rashmi N. R., PY - 2021/11/07 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - A critical understanding of Medodhara Kala JF - Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences JA - J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci VL - 6 IS - 5 SE - Review Article DO - 10.21760/jaims.v6i5.1444 UR - https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1444 SP - 270 - 274 AB - Kala is one of the special concepts explained in classics of Ayurveda. Among 7 Kala, Medodhara kala is the 3rd Kala which is situated in Udara (abdomen), Anuasthi (small bones) and Maha Asthi (long bones). It may be compared with membrane covering which protects adipose tissue depots. It has functions like protection of organs, shock absorber like activity etc... The knowledge of Medodhara Kala helps in understanding various concepts related to Meda. Hence in this paper an effort shall be made to understand critical aspects of Medodhara Kala. ER -