R A K TA D H AT U

Madhumala kumari
Saloni kumari
Priyanka priyadarshani
Sweta priya
PA RT I C I PA N T S
Sami akhtar
Anil kumar
Banty kumar
Aayush kumar
Arun kumar
CONTENTS
1. General introduction on Rakta Dhatu 8.Characteristic features of Raktha
Etymology, Derivation, Synonyms, Sara Purusha.
Location
2.Properties, Function,Praman of Rakta 9.Raktha dhatu vridhi lakshana.
3.Panchabhoutikatwa of Raktha Dhatu 10.Raktha dhatu kshaya lakshana .
4.Formation of Raktha Dhatu.
11.Mutual interdependence of Raktha
5.Ranjana of rasa dhatu by Ranjaka
Pitta.
and Pitta.
6.Features of Shudha Raktha. 12.Modern correlation.
7.Special functions of Raktha. 13.Discussion.
14.Conclusion.
 • यह सात धातुओं में द्वितीय क्रम की धातु है, जो रस धातु से बनती
है।

•(शरीर में विशद्

ु ध तेज से (रजजत) (colored) एिं ननममल जलीय
रस जो आहार के प्रसाद भाग से बना है, िह रक्त कहलाता है|

I NT RO D UC TI O N
• रक्त की उपधातु कण्डरा ि ससरा तथा रक्त का मल वपत्त मल है।

• रस ि रक्त धातु को अन्य धातुओं का आधार माना जाता है। ये

दोनों धातु तरल (liquid) घातु हैं जो पूरे शरीर में पररिहहत होकर अन्य
सभी धातओ ु ं का पोषण करती हैं।

•रक्त धातु विशेष रूप से अगली धातु (मांस) का पोषण करती है।
 • Blood is a vital and complex fluid in the human
body that performs numerous critical functions
necessary for life.
• It circulates through the blood vessels, transporting
I NT RO D UC TI O N
oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.
• The blood is central to the overall homeostasis of
the body, and its role extends to various
physiological and immunological processes.
• It is heterogeneous fluidly connective tissue,circulating
constantly in body, that measures about 5 liters in an
adult human and accounts for 8 percent of the body
weight. Its normal pH ranges from 7.35-7.45.
ETYMOLOGY
( ननरुजक्त )

• रज रंजने, तेन रंजनं रागवर्णयक्

ु तः रागकृत ् च धातु ।
चि. शा. 14/50

Word रज रंजने means to stain. Since this dhatu is red coloured

it is called "Rakta". If white cloth is stained with this rakta , it
becomes red coloured. Word रागकृत ् indicates this .
 D E R I VA T I O N
• (व्यत्ु पत्ति)

• त्तपिोष्मर्ः स रागेर् रसो रक्तत्वमच्ृ छतत।

चि. शा. 15/28

• "The rasa (the essence of digested food) turns into blood due to the heat
(ushma) of pitta, accompanied by its redness (raga)."
• Pitta-ushma: Pitta is one of the three doshas in Ayurveda, primarily
associated with heat, digestion, and metabolism. Here, ushma refers to
the heat or warmth produced by pitta.
D E R I VAT I O N
• (व्यत्ु पत्ति)
• त्तपिोष्मर्ः स रागेर् रसो रक्तत्वमच्
ृ छतत।
चि. शा. 15/28)

Rasa: Rasa is the fluid formed from the digested food, and it
circulates throughout the body to nourish the tissues.
• Raga: Raga refers to the redness or the color that is
characteristic of blood.
• Rakta: The final transformation of rasa into rakta (blood)
happens when the heat of pitta and the redness (raga) come
together.
SYNONYMS

• ( पयाणय )

• पयाणयनामातन - रुधधरम ् । असक

ृ ् । शोणर्तम।् अत्रम ् । क्षतजम ्
|लोहितम ् |

असक
ृ ् , शोणणतम ् ,लोहहतम ् are indicators of red color .Any injury
bleeds. This is indicated by क्षतजम ्
L O C AT I O N
• ( स्थान )

• रक्तविे द्वे, तयोमल

मण ं यकृत््लीिानौ रक्तवाहिन्यश्च
धमन्यः,
सु.शा.९/१२
• शोणर्तविानां स्त्रोतसां यकृत्मल
म ं ्लीिा च ।
ि.वि.५/९
L O C AT I O N

❖ शोणर्तविानां स्त्रोतसां यकृत्मल

म ं ्लीिा च ।
ि.वि.५/९
❖ As it is one of seven Dhātavāh, it should be present in entire body.

❖ Mulsthana of raktvah strotasa are priniciple organs where raktdhatu is

found Such places are the locations of this Dhātu. Mulsthana of raktvah
strotas are;- liver spleen and raktvah dhamniyah.
P RO P ERT IE S

•तपनीयेन्रगोपाभं पद्मालक्तसंन्न्नभं।
गंज
ु ाफलवर्ं च त्तवशद्
ु धं त्तवद्धधशोणर्तम्् ।।
(ि.सू. 24/22)
Raktadhātu in pure or wholesome status looks like heated
gold which turns red after putting in fire, insects (Indragopa),
red lotus or like Gunja.These are various shades depending
upon individual.
P RO P ERTI E S

"तपनीयेन्रगोपाभं" – This means something or someone Resembling

.
the color of an Indragopa (a type of beetle) or the brilliance of
the scorching sun.
"पद्मालक्तसंन्न्नभं"- Here,"Padmālakta" refers to the color of a
lotus flower, it suggests something resembling the color of a
lotus flower.
P RO P ERTI E S

red lotus

Indragopa
P RO P ERTI E S

"गुंजाफलवर्ं" - This refers to the color of the Guñjā fruit,

which is usually red. The phrase indicates a reddish hue or color.

"त्तवशद्
ु धं" - This means 'pure'.
 F U N C T I O N O F R A K TA D H AT U
"दे िस्य रुधधरं मल
म ं रुधधरे र्ैव धायणते ।
तस्माद्यत्नेन संरक्ष्यं रक्तं जीव इतत न्स्थततः"
सु.सू. 14/44
• blood is the root or essential element of the body. The body is
fundamentally supported by blood.
it explains that blood is what holds or sustains the body. Without
blood, the body cannot function; it is the vital fluid that supports all
physical processes.
 F U N C T I O N O F R A K TA D H AT U
रक्तं वर्णप्रसादं मांसपन्ु ष्टं जीवयतत च।
सु.सू. १५.७

Rakta brings luster to color of skin and it nourishes Māmsa;

it keeps individual alive.
रक्तस्य श्रेष्ठं कमण जीवतम।्
िा.सू.११

To keep individual alive is chief functions of Rakta.

F U N C T I O N O F R A K TA D H AT U

धातमनां पमरर्ं वर्ं स्पशणज्ञानमसंशयम ् ।

स्वाः ससराः संचररक्तं कुयाणच्चान्यान्गर्
ु ानत्तप ।।
सु.शा. ७.१४
 FUNCTION
• धातन
म ां परम र्ं (Dhātūnāṁ pūraṇaṁ):
Blood plays a vital role in nourishing the dhatus (the seven tissues of
the body), ensuring that they are well-supplied with nutrients and
remain healthy.
• वर्ं (Varṇaṁ):
It provides color to the body. The color of the blood is crucial in
determining the health and vitality of the individual.
 F U N C T I O N O F R A K TA D H AT U

स्पशणज्ञानमसंशयम ् ;-
The blood is connected with sensory perception
(particularly touch) because it supports the nervous system and the
organs involved in sensory function. Healthy blood is essential for
maintaining proper sensory abilities.

• The blood nourishes the tissues, gives color and sensory perception,
and is without any doubt a vital force in the body. It circulates through
its own channels (sira) and provides various qualities that contribute to
the well-being of the body."
 F U N C T I O N O F R A K TA D H AT U
Main function (प्रधानकमण)
• जीिन (essential for life) ,जीिन को बनाए रखना, रक्त धातु का प्रधान कायम है।
• रक्त धातु प्रत्येक कोसशका को ऑक्सीजन प्रदाय करता है, जजससे जीिन रहता है।

Other functions (अन्य कमण)

• उत्तर धातु (मांस धात)ु का पोषण।
• उपधातु (ससरा ि कण्डरा) का पोषण।
• धातम
ु ल (वपत्त मल) का पोषण।
• अन्य धातओ
ु ं का पोषणः उत्तर धातु जैसे मांस, मेद आहद।
F U N C T I O N O F R A K TA D H AT U

Other specific functions (अन्य त्तवसशष्ट कमण)

• िणम प्रदान करना (complexion)
• स्पशम ज्ञान (sense of touch) |
• रक्त को दस प्राण आयतनों में से एक माना है क्योकक यह जीिन के सलए अत्यन्त
महत्िपूण म होता है।
 F U N C T I O N O F R A K TA D H AT U
MODERN ASPECT

Introduction to Blood:

It is heterogeneous fluidly connective tissue, circulating

constantly in body, that measures about 5 liters in an adult
human and accounts for 8 percent of the body weight. Its
normal pH ranges from 7.35-7.45.
 F U N C T I O N O F R A K TA D H AT U
MODERN ASPECT
FUNCTION OF BLOOD

• Transport of oxygen from the lung to the tissues and transport of

carbon dioxide from lungs to tissue.
• Transport of nutrients like glucose, amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins,
electrolytes to various tissues and organs.
• Transport of hormones.
 F U N C T I O N O F R A K TA D H AT U
FUNCTION OF BLOOD
• Transport of various excretory products like urea, uric acid to
excretory organs.
• Regulation of body water, electrolytes, acid-base balance etc.
• Immunity by means of first line of natural defense by means of
white blood cells and antibodies etc.
 F U N C T I O N O F R A K TA D H AT U
FUNCTION OF BLOOD
• Regulation of heat by means of two ways one is that its
specific heat is high. Its volume is large. Hence it can absorb
or loose heat to reasonable amount without much change in
body temperature. Secondly any extra production of heat is
distributed by it through out the body.
PRAMAN

"अष्टौ (अंजलयः) शोणर्तस्य"

The anjali praman of rakta dhatu is 8
anjali .
PA N C H M A H A B H AU T I C P R E D O M I N A N C E
O F R A K TA D H AT U

रक्तं तेजोजलात्मकम।्
सु.
सू.१५

Predominant Mahābhūta in blood is

Teja and Jala.
PA N C H B H AU T I K AT VA O F R A K TA D H AT U

"त्तवस्रता रवता रागः स्पंदनं लघत ु ा तथा।

भम् म यादीनां गर्
ु ायेते दृश्यन्ते चात्र शोणर्ते।।"
सु.सू.१४

• त्तवस्रता- typical odour due t

• "रवता - Blood is a liquid that can flow and circulate freely.
PA N C H B H AU T I K AT VA O F R A K TA D H AT U

"त्तवस्रता रवता रागः स्पंदनं लघत ु ा तथा।

भमम्यादीनां गुर्ायेते दृश्यन्ते चात्र शोणर्ते।।"
सु.सू.१४

• रागः - This means color or redness. Blood is commonly described as red in

color due to the presence of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen.

• स्पंदनं - This means pulsation or vibration. Blood is pulsating due to the heart's
pumping action, which causes the rhythmic movement of blood through the
arteries and veins.
 PA N C H B H AU T I K AT VA O F R A K TA D H AT U
"त्तवस्रता रवता रागः स्पंदनं लघत ु ा तथा।
भम्म यादीनां गर्
ु ायेते दृश्यन्ते चात्र शोणर्ते।।"
सु.सू.१४
लघुता - This means lightness. its fluid nature, which is not heavy
but has the ability to flow easily through the body.

•भमम्यादीनां गुर्ायेत े - blood shares certain fundamental

characteristics with the five elements . The qualities of earth
(heavy, stable), water (fluid, moist), fire (heat, color), and air
(movement, lightness) are reflected in blood.
 MODERN CORRELATION
पाचथमि अंश आप्य अंश आग्नेय अंश िायिीय अंश
• SERUM PROTEIN • INTERCELLULAR • POTTASIUM • OXYGEN
• HAEMOGLOBIN WATER • MAGNESEIUM • CARBON DIOXIDE
• GLOBULIN • LIPIDS • IODIN
• CALCIUM • CHLORIDES
• GLUCOSE ETC • ALAKALINE
PHOSPHATES
• AMAYLASE
• LYPASE
• INSULIN
F O M AT I O N O F R A K TA D H AT U
 रक्त ननमामण
आहार रस
अंश
रसान्नन क्रिया

सार भाग मल भाग- कफ सार भाग मल (वपत्त)

स्थल
ू भाग – स्थूल - रक्त
सक्ष्
ू म भाग सक्ष्
ू म
रस धातु धातु

उपधातु - रक्त ननमामण मांस ननमामण उपधातु -

स्तन्य, आतमि अंश
अंश कंडरा,ससरा
 F O M AT I O N O F R A K TA D H AT U

• Upadhātu of Raktadhātu:

असज
ृ ः कण्डराः ससराः।
ि.चि. १५.१५
• Upadhātu of Raktadhātu are Kandarā and sirā.
• Sirā supplies Raktadhātu to all tissues.
 F O M AT I O N O F R A K TA D H AT U

• Mala of Raktadhatu:
असज
ृ ः त्तपिम।्
ि.चि. १५.१५
• Mala of Raktadhātu is Pitta.
 F O M AT I O N O F R A K TA D H AT U
• Steps Involved in the Formation of Rakta Dhatu:
1. Ingestion and Digestion of Food (Ahara):
• The process of forming Rakta Dhatu begins with the digestion of
food (ahara rasa), which is the first fluid derived from food after
digestion.
• The Agni (digestive fire) in the body digests food, breaking it down
into its basic components—rasa (plasma), which is the first product
of digestion.
 F O M AT I O N O F R A K TA D H AT U
• Steps Involved in the Formation of Rakta Dhatu:
2. Formation of Rasa (Plasma):
• The first product formed from digestion is Rasa (the plasma-like
fluid). It contains water, nutrients, and energy required for building
tissues.
• Rasa is considered the subtle form of food after it has been
processed by digestive fire (Jatharagni), and it nourishes the other
dhatus as it is further transformed into the next stages.
 F O M AT I O N O F R A K TA D H AT U
3. Transformation of Rasa into Rakta (Blood):
• When Rasa is exposed to Pitta, it is transformed into Rakta
Dhatu (blood). This transformation occurs primarily in the liver
(where bile, which is Pitta, is produced) and spleen, where it is
refined and enriched with hemoglobin, a crucial component
for oxygen transport.
• Pitta brings about the reddening (or color) of the Rasa, and
the blood begins to acquire its vital characteristics, such as its
red color and its ability to nourish the body.
 R A N JA N A O F R A S A D H AT U B Y
R A N J A K P I T TA

• Ranjana (रं जन) means "to color" or "to impart color."

• It is the process by which Ranjaka Pitta imparts its red color
to Rasa Dhatu and transforms it into Rakta Dhatu (blood:
 R A N JA N A O F R A S A D H AT U B Y
R A N J A K P I T TA

• यकृत ्लीिोत्तपिं, तन्स्मन रंजकोन्ननररतत संज्ञा।

(स.ु स.म 21/10)
• Ranjaka Pitta is located in the liver and the spleen, and it
interacts with Rasa Dhatu (the plasma) to give it its red color,
essentially creating Rakta Dhatu (blood).
RA NJAN A O F R AS A D HATU B Y
R A N J A K P I T TA
आमाशयाश्रयं त्तपिं रं जक रसरं जनात ् ।
(अ. ि. सम. 12/13)

• "The bile (pitta) that is situated in the stomach

(amashaya) is called Ranjaka Pitta, due to its role
in coloring and transforming the digested food
(rasa)."
 R A N JA N A O F R A S A D H AT U B Y
R A N J A K P I T TA

• Rasa Dhatu is watery and lacks color.The Ranjaka Pitta in

the liver then acts on the Rasa Dhatu, coloring it red and
turning it into Rakta Dhatu. This is the transformation process
that gives blood its distinctive red color, and it also enriches
the plasma with nutrients and oxygen.
RANJANA OF RASA DHATU BY RANJAK PITTA
Clinical Relevance:
• disturbance in Ranjaka Pitta, can lead to problems with
blood formation and the health of the liver. This could
manifest as paleness, anemia, or weakness, indicating
that the Rasa Dhatu has not been properly transformed
into Rakta Dhatu.
RANJANA OF RASA DHATU BY RANJAK PITTA
Clinical Relevance:
• an imbalance in Ranjaka Pitta can also lead to
excessive heat in the body, causing pitta disorders
like jaundice, yellowishness, or hemolysis
(destruction of blood cells).
FEATURES OF SUDHHA RAKTA

"त्तवधधनां शोणर्तं जातं शद्

ु ध भवतत दे हिनाम।्
दे शकालीकसात्म्यानां त्तवधधयण : संप्रकासशत:"
( ि.सू. 24/3)
The purity blood, which is essential for health, is ensured when the
practices, diet, and lifestyle are adapted to desa , kala , oksatmya
.
FEATURES OF SUDHHA RAKTA
Desa (Place): The geographical location and climate where the
persem resides.
• Kala (Time): The time of the yeat, Seasom, or specific
physiological time.
• Okasatmyam (Habitual Adaptation): The individual's natural
constitution, habits, and ability to adapt to their environment.
By following this principle, the body maintains balance and
health.
FEATURES OF SUDHHA RAKTA
FUNCTION

"तद्त्तवशद्
ु धं हि रुधधरं बलवर्णसख
ु ायष
ु ा|
यन
म ान्क्त प्राणर्नं प्रार्ः शोणर्तं अनुवतणते ||
( ि.सू. 24/4)
 FEATURES OF SUDHHA RAKTA
FUNCTION
Pure blood is fundamental to the well being of the body when the
blood is pure and healthy, it:
1. Enhances strength (bala) :- provides physical and immune Strength.
2. Improves Complexion (varna) :- Reflects the glow and heally- the
skin.
 FEATURES OF SUDHHA RAKTA
FUNCTION
3. Promotes happiness, (Sukha):- Contributes to
mental and physical Comfort and well- being
4. Supports Longevity (ayush) :- Sustains a Longer,
healthier life.
 FEATURES OF SUDHHA RAKTA
CHARACTERISTICS OF PURE BLOOD

तपनीयेन्रगोपाभं पद्मालक्तसंन्न्नभं।
गंज
ु ाफलवर्ं च त्तवशद्
ु धं त्तवद्धधशोणर्तम्् ।।
(ि.सू. 24/22)
 FEATURES OF SUDHHA RAKTA
CHARACTERISTICS OF PURE BLOOD

तपनीयेन्रगोपाभं :-The blood is likened to the bright red

Colour & the insect (Indragopa (a type of Cochineal insect) or
tapaniya (gold), indicating a radiant & lustrous red hue.
 FEATURES OF SUDHHA RAKTA
CHARACTERISTICS OF PURE BLOOD

पद्मालक्तसंन्न्नभं ; It is also Compared to the color of red lotus

petals its natural redness and purity Lac dye (alakta), signifying Iit's
natural redness and purity.
 FEATURES OF SUDHHA RAKTA
CHARACTERISTICS OF PURE BLOOD

" गञ्
ु जाफलसवर्ं च : The Colour of pure blood is also similar to
the Gunja seed (Abrus precatorius), which are bright red.

"त्तवशध्
ु दं त्तवन्ध्द शोणर्तम"् ; Understand this as the pure essence or
appearems & blood.
 FEATURES OF SUDHHA RAKTA
CHARACTERISTICS OF PURE BLOOD

मधरु ं लवर्ं क्रकंधचद्शीतोष्र्मसंितम ् ।

पधेन्रगोप- िे मत्तवशालोहित लोहितम ् ॥
(अ.हृ.स.ू 27/1)
 FEATURES OF SUDHHA RAKTA
CHARACTERISTICS OF PURE BLOOD

मधुरं लवर्ं क्रकंधचत ; Blood has a slightly sweet and salty (लिण)
taste.
शीतोष्र्मसंितम ् :- It is Somewhat cold (शीत) and
warm maintaining a balanced temperature . It is असंहतम
meaning it is not Coagulated or clotted in its pure state.
FEATURES OF SUDHHA RAKTA
CHARACTERISTICS OF PURE BLOOD

Its appearance resembles:

इंरगोप -The bright red hue of the indragopa insect.
िे म- Golden, adding a shining quality.
त्तवशशलोहित - A bright red, glowing shade.
लोहितम्् - A reddish colour.
FEATURES OF SUDHHA RAKTA
The qualities of pure blood in terms of its taste, temperature,
Consistency and appearance.

इन्रगोपक प्रतीकाशमसंितमत्तववर्ं च
प्रकृततस्थं जानीयात ् ।
(शु.सू. 14/22)
FEATURES OF SUDHHA RAKTA

• इन्रगोपक→ Refers to insect Indragopa insect ( a small, brighet brigh

red or reddish insect).

• प्रतीकाशम ् → appearing similar to or resembling.

• असंितम→
् Not So much Compact or dense In appearance
FEATURES OF SUDHHA RAKTA

• अत्तववर्णम ् →uniform în color, without discoloration.

• प्रकृततस्थम ् → State In its natural, or balanced Condition.

• जानीयात ् → should be understood or recognized.

 CHRACHTERISTICS OF SUDHHA RAKTA PURUSHA

प्रसन्नवर्ेन्न्रयसमन्न्रयाथाणतनच्छन्तमत्याितपक्तवे ृ म
सख ु ान्न्वत तन्ु ष्टं बलोपपन्नं त्तवशद
ु रक्तं पुरूषषं वदन्न्त
(ि.सू. 24/24)
• A person with pure blood is characterized by:-
• Cheerful complexion (प्रसन्निणम)
• Healthy Sense organs (इजन्िय)
• Desire for appropriate sensity experiences (इजन्ियाथी
ननच्छे न्त)
CHRACHTERISTICS OF SUDHHA RAKTA PURUSHA

• Unobstructed natural urges

• A feeling of well-being and comfort. (सख
ु ाजन्ित)
• Contentment (तजु टि)
• Adequate strength & vitality (बलोपपन्न)
Such a person is said to posses pure blood.
CHRACHTERISTICS OF DUSHIT RAKTA PURUSHA

• The characteristics of rakta (blood) and how it manifests

under the influence By the three doshas (vata, pitta & kapha),
Including their Combinations.

अरुर्ाभं भवेद् वाताद् त्तवशदं फेतनलं तन।ु

त्तपिात पीताससतं रक्तं स्त्यायत्यौष्ण्यान्च्चरे र् च।।
ईषद् पाण्डु कफाद् दष्ु टं त्तपन्च्छलं तन्तय ु द् घनम।्
संसष्ृ टसलंग संसगाणत ् त्रत्रसलंगं सान्न्नपाततकम ् ।।
(ि.सू.24/20-21)
CHRACHTERISTICS OF DUSHIT RAKTA PURUSHA

1.Under the influence of vata :-

•The blood becomes reddish or light-colo- red. (arunabham)

•It is frothy (phenilom), thin (tanu), and Clear (vishadam).

 CHRACHTERISTICS OF DUSHIT RAKTA PURUSHA

• 2. Under the influence of pitta :-

• The blood becomes yellowish (Peeta), blakish or even red. (asita)

• It thickens or Coagulates over the time (स्त्यायनत)

• This occurs due to the heating quality of (औटण्याचधरे ण) pitta

 CHRACHTERISTICS OF DUSHIT RAKTA PURUSHA

3. Under the influence of Kapha :

• The blood becomes pale (इषत पाण्डु) and Sticky (वपजच्छल).

• It has a viscous or thread-like texture (तन्तम

ु द््‌
धनम)

• These characteristics reflect the theary and oily nature of kapha.

 CHRACHTERISTICS OF DUSHIT RAKTA PURUSHA
4. Sannipataja Rakta (Tridoshic)

• When all three doshas vitiate the blood, it shows a Combination of

all these features.

• This is a Complex Condition Caused Simultaneous vitiation of Kapha.

by vata, pitta & kapha
• These changes based in appearance and texture on the dominant
dosha imbalance.
CHRACHTERISTICS OF RAKTA SARA PURUSHA

कर्ाणक्षक्षमख
ु न्जह्वानासौष्ठपाणर्पादतलनखललाटमेिनं
न्स्ननध रक्तवर्ं श्रीमद्भान्जष्र्ु रक्तसारार्ाम ् ।।
सा सारता सख ु म-ु द्धतां मेधां मनन्स्वत्वं
सौकुमायणमनततबलमक्लेशसहिष्र्त्ु व- मष्ु र्ासाहिष्र्त्ु वं
चाचष्टे ।

(ि.वि 8/104)
CHRACHTERISTICS OF RAKTA SARA PURUSHA

Raktasära individual shows these organs to be reddish,

unctuous, bright and presentable ears, eyes, mouth, tongue,
nose, lips, palmar and plantar aspects, nail, forehead
and Penis.

The blood circulates and nourishes these areas, supporting

their functions.
 CHRACHTERISTICS OF RAKTA SARA PURUSHA

People with such quality are

• happy (सुख)ं
• aggressive (uşņa and tikśņa qualities are prevalent) (उद्धतां)
• intelligent (मेघां)
• impulsive (मनन्स्वत्वं)
• tender (सौकुमायण)
• They are not able to bear strains (अक्लेशसहिष्र्)ु .
• They do not bear warm environment or any thing leading to
warmth (उष्र्ासहिष्र्ु).
RAKTA DHATU VRIDHI LAKSHNA
Ayurveda has given a lot of importance to Rakta
dhatu.
Along with the three doshas, Rakta is also the basis to
sustain the life of an individual.
So its vridhi and kshaya will affect the overall health
and produces different types of symptom
RAKTA DHATU VRIDHI LAKSHNA

रक्तं त्तवसपण्लीित्तवरधीन ् ।
कुष्ठवातास्त्रत्तपत्िास्त्रगुल्मोपकुशकामलाः ।
व्यङ्गान्नननाशसंमोिरक्तत्व्ङ्गेत्रमत्र
म ता ।।
(अ.हृ.सू. 11/8-9)
R A K TA D H AT U V R I D H I
LAKSHNA

Acording to astang hridaya Increased rakt

dhatu causes... Visarpa,pliha
vikar,vidradhi,kustha,vatrakta,pitta
vikar,raktagulm,upakush,kamla,vyang,mandagni,
sammoh,and causes redness in skin eye &urine
RAKTA DHATU VRIDHI LAKSHNA

• त्तवसपण (Cellulites) ..... In Ayurveda, visarpa is a common

skin disorder That causes a painful rash with blisters.

्लीिा (splenomegaly)..... An enlarged spleen is also

called splenomegaly. It's a symptom of an underlying
disease
RAKTA DHATU VRIDHI LAKSHNA

• त्तवरधध (abscesses) __ A confined pocket of pus that collects in

tissues, organs, or spaces inside the body. Abscess can
affect any part of the body.
• कुष्ठ (skin diseases) __ contagious skin disease, causing
serious and permanent damage to the body, including loss
of fingers, nose etc
RAKTA DHATU VRIDHI LAKSHNA
• वातरक्त(gout) __ Rakt vaat, also known as Vatarakta or
gout, is a chronic disease that causes joint and body pain,
stiffness, and swelling:

• उपकुश (Gum ulcerations) __ Gum ulcerations,bleeding and

bulge associatedwith pain,burning sensation are common
symptoms of Upakusha
RAKTA DHATU VRIDHI LAKSHNA
• कामला (jaundice) __ In Ayurveda Jaundice described as
Kamala. In Kamala disease there is loss of desire to do
anything.It is considered a liver disorder
• व्यंग (hyperpigmentation of face) __ Vyanga is a skin
ailment that Causes dark discolouration of the face neck
and occassionally forearm
RAKTA DHATU VRIDHI LAKSHNA
RAKTA DHATU VRIDHI LAKSHNA
RAKTA DHATU KSHYA LAKSHNA

•रक्तेऽ म्लसशसशरप्रीतत-ससरा
शैधथल्यरूषक्षताः

(अ.हृ.सू. ११/१७)
RAKTA DHATU KSHYA LAKSHNA
• According to aayurveda
- अम्ल सशसशर प्रीतत
Modern correlation (Longing for Amla and cold rasa)
It means the people who have decreased rakta
dhatu,it stimulates the desire of taking that food
which are in excess of amla and cold rasa
RAKTA DHATU KSHYA LAKSHNA
• According to ayurveda
- ससरा शैधथल्य
Modern correlation (Emptiness of the blood vessels)
Due to loss of blood, the amount of blood flowing in
the arteries reduces, which leads to a condition of
hypotension.this is the sira shaithilya
RAKTA DHATU KSHYA LAKSHNA
• According to ayurveda
- रूषक्षता
Modern correlation -(dry skin)
Loss of rakta dhatu will also leads to dryness of skin.
RAKTA DHATU VRIDHI LAKSHNA (modern correlation )

a/c
• aayurved a/c modern
Visarpa cellulites

Pliha splenomegaly

Vidradhi abscesses

Kustha Skin disease

Vatarakt Inflammation of joints

RAKTA DHATU VRIDHI LAKSHNA (modern correlation )
A/c aayurved A/c modern

• Raktpitta Bleeding disorders

• Gulm • Abdominal fullness

• Upkusa • Bleeding disorder of gums

• Kamla • Jaundice

• Agninasa Dyspepsia

Sammoha fainting
TREATMENT OF RAKTA DHATU VRIDHI LAKSHANA

Rakta dhatu vriddhi lakshana, or a pathological

increase in blood tissue, Treatment of rakta dhatu
Vridhi lakshana can be treated with a variety of
methods, including:

त्तवशेषारक्तवद्
ृ धयत्ु थान ् रक्तस्रतु तत्तवरे चनैः ।
(अ.हृ.सू. 11/30)
TREATMENT OF RAKTA DHATU VRIDHI LAKSHANA

1) Raktamokshan
A bloodletting therapy that
is ideal when the blood and
its components are vitiated
TREATMENT OF RAKTA DHATU VRIDHI LAKSHANA

(2) Raktha sodhaka

A blood purifier medicine Rakta
Shodhak Tablet is an Ayurvedic medicine
that is primarily used as a blood purifier.
It is believed to have properties that
help in purifying the blood
TREATMENT OF RAKTA DHATU
KSHYA LAKSHANA

तं नाततशीतैरलाघसु भः न्स्नधैः शोणर्ततंगैः

ईषदम्लैरर्म्लैवाण जेनेः समप
ु ाचरे त ्
(सु.सू. 14/38)
TREATMENT OF RAKTA DHATU KSHYA LAKSHANA

Acharya Sushrut described the symptoms of

blood loss caused by blood loss and also
explained its treatment. In such blood loss, the
patient should be given food that is not too
cold, light, smooth and blood-enhancing and
contains a little acid or is acid-free.
TREATMENT OF RAKTA DHATU KSHYA LAKSHANA

In case of excessive blood loss We should take these four

steps

(1) Sandhan

(3) Digestion

(2) Skandan

(4) Dahan
MUTUAL INTERDEPENDENCE OF
R A K TA A N D P I T TA

त्तपिं तु स्वेदरक्तयोः ।
(अ.हृ.सू. 11/26)

अथामत ् वपत्त दोष स्िेद एिं रक्त में आश्रयी रूप में रहता है। अतः रक्त
धातु वपत्त दोष का आश्रय है।
रक्त एिं वपत्त दोनों ही और आग्नेय होते हैं। अतः शीतल िव्यों से
इनका शमन होता है तथा उटण िव्यों से इनका प्रकोप होता है।
MUTUAL INTERDEPENDENCE OF
R A K TA A N D P I T TA

त्तपित्तवकारप्रायैरसक
ृ ्।
(अ.सं.स.ू 19/7)

आिायम िाग्भट्ि के अनुसार रक्त के विकार प्रायः वपत्तिद्

ृ चध से ही
उत्पन्न होते हैं।
MUTUAL INTERDEPENDENCE OF
R A K TA A N D P I T TA

वपत्त प्रकोपक कारणों से रक्त का भी प्रकोप होता है । इस प्रकार

ननटकषम यह ननकलता है कक जजन कारणों से वपत्त का प्रकोप होता है ,
उन्हीं से रक्त का भी प्रकोप होता है तथा जजन कारणों से वपत्त का क्षय
होता है उन्हीं से रक्त का भी क्षय होता है । वपत्त िद्
ृ चध से वपत्तज विकार
तथा रक्तज विकार होते हैं । इसी प्रकार रक्त की िद् ृ चध से रक्तज
विकार तथा वपत्तज विकार होते हैं । अतः दोनों के गण ु कमों में समानता
प्रतीत होती है ।
 DISCUSSION

• Integration of ayurvedic & Modern persperectives:-

• The study underscores the remarkable parallels bio the ayurvedic
Concept of Rakla and the hematopoietic system described in
modern medicine.
• Both Systems recognize blood vital entity tissue, infections, as a
responsible for nourishing transporting oxygen, maintaining
homeostatis
 DISCUSSION

• Integration of ayurvedic & Modern persperectives:-

• This Convergence highlights the universality of the Concept of blood
across different medical traditions and underscores its fundamental
importance in human Physiology
DISCUSSION

UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF DHATUS:-

• Central to Ayurvedic physiology is the Concept of Dhatus, the
fundamental tissues that Constitute the human body.
• Rakta, as the Second Dhatu, plays a pivotal role in nourishing
Subsequent Dhatus, includi including Mamsa Cruscle tissue) and
meda(adipose tissue )
 DISCUSSION

UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF DHATUS:-

• Similarly, in modern hematopoiesis, the production of blood reus
serves as the foundation for the formation and mainten ance organs
various bodily tissue and
• This parallel underscore the intercormected- ness of different
physiological Systems Sustaining overall im health & well being.
DISCUSSION

IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTH & DISEASE :-

• The study highlights the clinical implications f understanding the

concept of Rakta and the hematopoietic system.
• In ayurveda, imbalances im Rakta are believed to underlie various
health Conditions, including inflammatory disorders dysregulation,
and , Immune metabolic disturbances.
DISCUSSION

IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTH & DISEASE :-

• Similarly, disruptions in hematopoiesis Can manifest as
hematological disorders, Autoimmune diseases, and malignancies
in modern medicine.
• Recognizing these interconections Can inform holistic approaches
to disease management and personalized treatment Strategies
CONCLUSION
• Rakta Dhatu is essential for the body's pimary functions, acting
as the foundational tissue for subsequent Dhatus.
• Rakta Dhatu, managed by the Raktavaha Strotas plays a
Crucial role in the body's physiology, acting as a foundational
tissue for various bodily functions
CONCLUSION
• The liver and these Spleen as the roots of these channels are vital
in fo regulation of Rakta Dhater the formation
• Maintaining the health of these strotas is essential for preventing
and managing diseases, emphasizing the importance of dietary
and lifestyle factors in ayurveda.
CONCLUSION
• Blood, a specialized Connective tissue, Contains various
Components crucial for different bodily function.
• The Comparison of modern hematopoiesis with the ayurvedic
concept of Rakta Dhatu highlights their Complementary in maintaing
health roles
• This integrated perspective encourages further exploration
validation of these Concepts through scientific research.