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| Year : 2019 | Volume
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A critical analysis of Raktadhara Kala in perspective of Acharya Sushrut
Deepali M Giri1, Namrata B Chouragade2
1 Department of Rachana Sharir, Datta Meghe Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
2 Department of Sanskrit Samita Siddhant, Datta Meghe Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Deepali M Giri
Department of Rachana Sharir, Datta Meghe Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/JISM.JISM_8_19
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Literature of Ayurveda contain a treasure of concepts. Many Ayurveda scholars and experts are continuously working on various concepts. Still the scope of research seems to be unending. Some topics have been studied lesser and Kala Sharir (membranous structures in body) is one of them. Though many people have worked a lot on this topic, we wanted to concentrate on the basic concept of Raktadhara Kala (a fine membrane that lines the blood vessels) and its relation with Mool Sthana of Raktavaha Strotasa (vital component of the Raktavaha Strotasa). We have tried a critical analysis of the concept of Raktadhara Kala described by Acharya Sushruta. The concept is studied in conjunction with the study of histology. A thorough literary study of Samhitas has been done. The histological aspect of the tissues that has similarity with Raktadhara Kala and with the Mool Sthana of Raktavaha Strotasa (a system that is related to circulation, production of blood) was also studied. According to Ayurveda, Strotasa (a system of channels) play an important role in a person’s health. Strotovikriti (abnormality in system of channels) lead to diseases. Kala and Strotasa are closely related. If we could correlate the Kala and Strotasa with the tissues, it will be helpful in diagnosis and treatment of many ailments. |
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