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Because of similarity in constitution of ''pitta'' with ''rakta, rakta dhatu'' is also vitiated by the etiological factors and has similarity in its smell and color, and is therefore called ''raktapitta''.
Because of similarity in constitution of ''pitta'' with ''rakta, rakta dhatu'' is also vitiated by the etiological factors and has similarity in its smell and color, and is therefore called ''raktapitta''.
It originates in the spleen and liver which play pivotal roles in the blood physiology, including clotting. Manifestations of ''raktapitta'' depend upon vitiation and predominance of a particular ''dosha''. There may be a combination of one, two or all the three ''dosha''. Based on ''dosha'' specific features of ''raktapitta'' may appear pale, unctuous and slimy in ''kapha'', frothy, blackish red in ''vata'' and cane sugar like urine, shiny black, smoky and coarse-like collyrium in ''pitta''. ''Raktapitta'' associated with one ''dosha'' is curable, with two ''dosha'' is difficult to cure and incurable if all three ''dosha'' are involved.
It originates in the spleen and liver which play pivotal roles in the blood physiology, including clotting. Manifestations of ''raktapitta'' depend upon vitiation and predominance of a particular ''dosha''. There may be a combination of one, two or all the three ''dosha''. Based on ''dosha'' specific features, the blood of the patient of ''raktapitta'' may appear pale, unctuous and slimy in ''kapha'', frothy, blackish red in ''vata'' and cane sugar like urine, shiny black, smoky and coarse-like collyrium in ''pitta''. ''Raktapitta'' associated with one ''dosha'' is curable, with two ''dosha'' is difficult to cure and incurable if all three ''dosha'' are involved.
Movement of ''raktapitta'' may be upward or downward meaning bleeding from upper and/or lower external orifices. This manifestation depends on etiological factors, unctuous hot factors associated with ''kapha'' has upward ''raktapitta'' however rough hot associated with ''vata'' has downward ''raktapitta''.
Movement of ''raktapitta'' may be upward or downward meaning bleeding from upper and/or lower external orifices. This manifestation depends on etiological factors, unctuous hot factors associated with ''kapha'' has upward ''raktapitta'' however rough hot associated with ''vata'' has downward ''raktapitta''.