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Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga 19(2):p 99-101, April - June 2026. | DOI: 10.21088/ijamy.2455.8621.19226.7
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Conceptual Study of Rakta as a Dosha
Astha Negi, Poonam Lata Bharti
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Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga 19(2):p 99-101, April - June 2026. | DOI: 10.21088/ijamy.2455.8621.19226.7
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Astha Negi, Poonam Lata Bharti. Conceptual Study of Rakta as a Dosha. Ind J Anct Med Yoga. 2026; 19(2): 99-101.Timeline
Received : April 01, 2026
Accepted : May 02, 2026
Published : June 30, 2026
Abstract
Ayurveda is a holistic science based on the concepts of Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, Panchmahabhoot etc. There are total 3 dosha which are the fundamental bio-regulatory energies that governs all physiological and pathological activities of the body and seven Dhatu which are the structural and functional tissues which are responsible for Sharira Dharana (maintenance of body). Rakta is one of the seven dhatu accepted by all Acharya but in context of Surgery Rakta is considered as a fourth Dosha by Acharya Sushruta as there is no existence of Body without Vata, pitta, kapha and Rakta and they are responsible for origin, sustenance and destruction of body. Hence, an attempt has been made to understand the physiological activities of rakta as a dosha and to appraise the importance of rakta as a dosha in maintenance of health and in manifestation of disease.
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Astha Negi, Poonam Lata Bharti. Conceptual Study of Rakta as a Dosha. Ind J Anct Med Yoga. 2026; 19(2): 99-101.
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DOI: 10.21088/ijamy.2455.8621.19226.7
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