A CRITICAL ANALYSIS ON CONCEPT OF RAKTADHATU: REVIEW ARTICLE
Dr. Ankita Nautiyal*
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda explains Dosha Dhatu and Mala are the basic structures of our body. 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 Rakta Dhatwagni. The main function of Rakta is Jeevana Karma. In our classics we will find many references regarding Rakta as a Dhatu. Dhatu is the one which gives origin to Upadhatu. Some have considered Rakta as Dosha because of its major role in sustaining the body.
Keywords: Rakta, Dhatu, Doshas, Saara.
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