Abstract

CONCEPT OF RAKTA DHATU W.S.R. TO KRIYA SHARIR

*Dr. Anuradha Gautam Ghadage and Dr. U. K. Bande

Abstract

Rakta Dhatu (Blood) is an entity which is one considered as one of the Dhatu (tissue) among seven, which is collectively accepted by all Ayurvedic scholars. The word ‘Rakta’ is derived from Sanskrit Word ‘Raj Ranjane’ Asriga, Shonitam, Ashram, Lohitam, Rakta Vaha Srotas (channels) plays an important role in metabolism of Rakta Dhatu (Blood) whose principal organ are liver & spleen. Rakta Dhara Kala is also concerned with the formation & storage of the Rakta Dhatu (Blood). In Spite of the existence of Panchamahabhuta Rakta (Blood) is Tej & Jalamahabhut predominated Dhatu (tissue) Volume of Rakta Dhatu (Blood) is 8 Anjali. In metabolism of Rakta Dhatu (Blood), Sira (Blood vessels) Kandara (tendon) in form of Upadhatu (secondary tissue) while Pitta as Mala (excreted part) is produced. To support the body & maintain the life process in the body are main function of the Rakta Dhatu (Blood). When Rakta Dhatu (Blood) is produced in excellence condition individuals known as Raktasara Purusha. Any kind of deviation in Rakta Dhatu (Waning or increment) leads to pathogenesis. Vitiation of Rakta Dhatu (Blood) shows the skin disorder in the body. So it is an important entity for the sustenance of the life. It is therefore needed to protect this Dhatu (tissue) by every possible measure which is one of the most vital point of the body.

Keywords: Rakta Dhatu, Rakta Vaha Srotas, Vishuddha Rakta dhatu.