Abstract

CRITICAL STUDY OF BHRAJAKA PITTA IN THE MODERN PERSPECTIVE

Dr. Seema Patel*, Dr. Ashok Kumar and Dr. Gitanjali Sasmal

Abstract

According to and Acharya Sushruta Dosha, Dhatu Mala are said to be Moola (origin) of Sharira. All of these entities are equally important but Doshas are basic pillar of our body. Our body entire functioning is dependent upon the Doshas. Pitta is very essential entity because it is said to be responsible for digestion, metabolism, production of heat and other forms of energy. Pitta Dosha has five subtypes i.e. Pachaka Pitta, Ranjaka Pitta, Bhrajaka Pitta, Alochaka Pitta and Sadhaka Pitta. The major functions attribute to the five types are Pakti, Raga, Medha Ojas Tejas and Ushma respectively. Bhrajaka Pitta as its name suggests that it is responsible for Bhrajana i.e. providing lusture and natural color of skin. It has also been stated that is governs the normal and abnormal temperature of the body. In this article we are mainly focusing on Bhrajaka Pitta with its modern perspective.

Keywords: Dosha, Pitta, Bhrajaka Pitta, Agni, skin, Melanin.