A REVIEW OF LITERATURE OF RAKTA DHATU WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO BLOOD

Dr. Rupali Chaudhari* and Dr. Sunil M. Kajikar

ABSTRACT

In Ayurveda, Dosha, Dhatu and Mala are the basic blocks upon which the body stands. Out of these, Dhatu mainly perform the function of holding- together the bodily elements. There are seven Dhatu in person; these are Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja and Shukra. Rakta Dhatu is a very important component of our body and its Moola Sthana are Yakrita and Pleeha. Sushruta mentioned that Rakta Dhatu is base of living body; it maintains life, so one should take proper care of Rakta Dhatu by proper diet that gives nourishment to Rakta and by following proper regimen to benefit Rakta.

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