Srotamsi: The Channels of The Body

The body contains several channels through which the doshas, dhatus and malas travel called srotamsi (singular is ‘srota’). The impairment movement or obstruction of these factors through a srota is called srotorodha. Srotorodha interrupts proper tissue metabolism, causing the regurgitation of the doshas, dhatus and malas, and the local formation of ama.