ISSN Online:2229-3566
ISSN Print: 2277-4343
Article: A REVIEW ON RAKTA DHATU: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
Article Category: Review articles
DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.130123
Pages: 99-103
Author: Nausheen T *, Rashmi B.V., Rekha K.B.P., Kalpana
Abstract: The movement of dosha, dhatu, mala in the body concerning digestion and metabolism occurs through the srotas (channels). Srotas are those channels that transport and transform the substances to respective tissues, cells of the human body required for life sustenance. Based on their anatomical and physiological functioning, they are broadly classified into 13 types by Acharya Charaka. The main motto of the srotas is to nourish and sustain the dosha, dhatu, mala of the body. Rakta dhatu is an asthayi dhatu predominant in pruthvi and jala mahabhutas. Raktha saara purusha (prevailing of blood cells) are endowed with anatibalaklesh asahishnuta (withstands physical and mental stress). Rakthavahasroto vikaras are abundant in day-to-day clinical practice. Hence diagnosing the same is the need of the hour.
Keyword: Rakta Vaha Srotas, Pareeksha, Chikitsa, Upavaasa, Iron profile.