Abstract

A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF RAKTA DHATU

Dr. Anita Kantwa*, Prof. Mahesh Dixit, Prof. Harimohan Meena and
Dr. Mukesh Meena

Abstract

Ayurveda is an ancient medical science. In the ancient Ayurveda Samhitas, the concept of Tridosha, SaptaDhatu and Trimala are widely described. The dhatus mainly perform the function of holding-together the elements of the body. The Raktadhatu is one of the important Dhatu out of the seven dhatus. The word ‘Rakta’ is derived from Sanskrit word ‘Raj Ranjane’ which indicates the red colour. The Synonyms of Raktadhatu(Blood) are Rudhiram, Asriga, Shonitam, Astram, Lohitam. The Volume of the Raktadhatu(Blood) in the body are 8 Anjali in pramana according to Ayurveda vitiation of the raktadhatu(blood) results in the skin disorders of the body. It is also said in the Ayurvedic texts that ’Raktam jeev iti sthiti’means this is the important entity for sustainane of the life. Therefore it is very important to preserve this dhatu in the body in it’s equilibrium and in the desired (tissue) measure hence it is a vital constituent of the body.

Keywords: Dhatu, Rakta dhatu, Anjali, blood.