Abstract

A CRITICAL REVIEW OF HERBS IN THE MANIFESTATION OF RAKTA PRADOSHAJA VIKARA: INSIGHTS FROM BHAVAPRAKASHA NIGHANTU

Dr. Thanuja N.* and Dr. Thejaswi I. Naik

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Abstract

Rakta Dhatu is the second Dhatu formed from the Prasada Bhaga of Rasa Dhatu in the body which is responsible for the sustenance of Prana. It provides Bala, Varna, Sukha and Ayushya. Rakta Pradhoshaja Vikaras a broad heading refers to the diseases caused by the imbalance of Rakta Dhatu(blood) due to vitiation of the Doshas, primarily Pitta and also Kapha due to their Ashraya Ashrayi Bhava. This condition is associated with various symptoms including Mukhapaka, Raktapitta, Twak Vikaras etc. There are dravyas mentioned in Samhita and Nighantu if consumed inappropriately contribute substantially to the etiology of Raktaja Vikaras primarily through the Pitta Prakopa. Hence our health should be safeguarded through proper usage of Dravyas without any negligence. The present article is designed to screen the drugs which are Pittakara, raktakrut, raktapittakara from the Bhavaprakasha Nighantu. Major drugs contributing to this action are of Haritakyadi varga, Shaka varga. Phala varga, Mamsa varga and Guduchyadi varga.

Keywords: Rakta, Rakta pradhoshaja Vikara, Bhavaprakasha Nighantu.