• Dr. Prabhu Rohit Ramesh
• Dr. Ranjith Kumar Shetty
• Dr. Sri Nagesh. K.A

Dhatus, one among the basic constituents composing the body, forms the foundation to structure, support and sustain life. Rakta one among them is responsible for the utpatti, sthiti and pralaya of the body. Rakta being panchabhautika in nature has extra qualities like visrata, dravata, raga, spandana, and laghuta representing each mahabhuta. It has an extensive range of functions to carry out within the body. The prime function of the rakta dhatu is jeevana karma, that which provides and supports life. Any disturbance to the normal state of the rakta dhatu, hampers these functions and cause various diseases related to its own srotas as well as the other srotas. Understanding the significance of rakta in various diseases is utmost important as that of understanding the status of doshas in any disease. When ushna, sheeta, snigdha, ruksha, and other treatments are ineffective, rakta plays a crucial role in the treating of a variety of illnesses by adopting various raktamokshana treatments. The ailment should be handled in these circumstances taking into account the disturbance in rakta dhatu. Thus, stating the significance of rakta dhatu in understanding various diseases.

Rakta, Utpatti-Sthiti-Pralaya, Jeevana.

"Role of Rakta and its significance in understanding diseases", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 1, page no.d496-d509, January-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2301363.pdf

"Role of Rakta and its significance in understanding diseases", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 1, page no. ppd496-d509, January-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2301363.pdf