Abstract

TO STUDY EFFECT OF RASA DHATU KSHAYA AND VRIDDHI ON ARTAVA KSHAYA AND VRIDDHI IN HEALTHY INDIVIDUAL

Dr. Preeti*, Dr. Devendra Khurana

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Abstract

Ayurvedic science is one of the most ancient sciences. According to Ayurveda, “dosha dhatu mala malam hi sharitam” it means doshas are the biological forces which work through the medium of dhatus and malas. Dhatus and malas are the structural units and the doshas are the energy forms. Hence the doshas are called as asrayees and dhatus called as asrayaas “Sharira Dharanat Dhatvah” that is those which nourish and support the body are known as dhatu. Ayurveda gives priority to maintain the healthy state of a normal human being and treat the disease of patient. Rasa dhatu is the more transformed from of Ahararasa with an ability to nourish all other six Dhatu. Acharya Sushrata has mention that the Rasa is formed from Saara bhaga of ahara rasa. Rasa Upadhatu (stanya & artava), Rasa dhatu vriddhi and kshaya will reflect its effect on all and dhatu and upadhatu. Its is the Dhatu essential for the new creation (Embryo formation) and also maintenance of life (Recreation), so it is understanding and reviewing have its own importance in present era. Various opinion of Acharya's says that through Artava is visible at 12yrs of age but it is formed in grabha kala itself. This study is efficient “To Study effect of Rasa dhatu Kshaya and Vriddhi on Artava Kshaya and Vriddhi in healthy individual”.

Keywords: Rasa, Rasa Dhatu, Rasa- vriddhi, Rasa-kshaya, Artava Updhatu.