Abstract

AN EFFORT OF UNDERSTANDING RAKTA DUSHTI AS AAYATANA

*Manushree A., R. Y. Timmapur and Chanagoud Patil

Abstract

Ayurveda is a Science of medicine which is based upon Tridoshas, Sapta Dhatus and Trimalas. Dosha Dhatu and Mala are the basic structures of our body.[1] Vata, Pitta and Kapha are Tridoshas. Rasa, Rakta etc are the 7 Dhatus. Doshas are responsible for Prakruta and Vaikruta functions of the body. Dhatus are nourished by Saara portion of Ahara. Dharana is the major function of Dhatu. Rakta is produced from Rasa in Raktavaha Srotas by the action of Rasa Dhatwagni. The main function of Rakta is Jeevana Karma. In our classics we will find many references regarding Rakta as a Dhatu. Some have considered Rakta as Dosha because It's major role is sustaining the body and if gets vitiated causes adverse effect on the body.

Keywords: Tridosha, Sapta dhatu, Rakta Dhatu, Raktavaha srotas.