Abstract

A CRITICAL REVIEW OF BHRAJAKA PITTA IN MODERN PHYSIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

Dinesh C. Chouhan*, Punita Sharma and Chhaju Ram Yadav

Abstract

Tridosha is the basic theory in Ayurveda. Vata, Pitta, Kapha are the pillars of body. Pitta among three is responsible for all transformations taking place in the body like metabolic reactions, hormonal actions etc. Pitta Dosha is of five types, depending on the site and mode of action. Bhrajaka Pitta is responsible for giving the colour and lustre to the skin and maintaining the body temperature. Different medications, Abhyanga (oil massage), Parisheka (pouring hot water or oil) Avgaha (tub bath), Lepa (paste) are absorbed and digested due to Bhrajaka Pitta. In this article correlation of the physiological activity of Bhrajka Pitta with modern medical science has been stated. For this study, the basic materials have been collected from the Ayurvedic classics with the available commentaries, as well as Text books of modern medical science better understanding of the concept and its comparison with contemporary science.

Keywords: Pitta, Bhrajak Pitta, Skin, Melanin, Pigmentation etc.