The Cadaveric Study of ‘Guda’ to Certitude Sushrutokta “Gudavalitraye”

Abstract

The lowest part of the gastrointestinal tract is formed by the rectum and anal canal. Useful components of the food are absorbed and waste material is expelled from the anus; which is the external opening of the anal canal seen in the perineum. Anal canal is heavily guarded by the sphincters and is subjected to many maladies. Balanced food at proper timing decreases these maladies. The knowledge of anatomy and physiology is essential for the benefit of the body as this knowledge gives insight for the maintenance of healthy body and its treatment and hence expert highly recommends the anatomical and physiological understanding of the body. In the literary review, it is found that though anatomically the length of rectum and anal canal is 16cms according to modern view but according to Ayurvedic view the length of Guda is 4 ½ Angula which is roughly 9 cm so only lower 6 cm of rectum and 3 cm of anal canal is considered as Guda.