Application of Sudha Vargeeya Dravya in Raktapitta Chikitsa

Abstract

The Shareera depends on Anna and other four factors namely Vata, Pitta, Kapha and Rakta, Rakta is considered as Mula of the Shareera, the external injury or internal injury or due to coagulation disorders there may be bleeding which may lead to morbidity or mortality. In Ayurveda these bleeding disorder is considered as Raktapitta, one of the Mahavega, Mahagada by the Charakacharya. Thus treatment of these bleeding disorder can be done through Sudha Vargeeya Dravya which are rich in Calcium components, in the form of calcium carbonate, calcium sulphate, calcium fluoride etc. Calcium as fourth clotting factor and as cofactor helps in coagulation of the blood. Thus Sudha Vargeeya Dravya by their Parthiva and Shairyata properties does the coagulation of blood and pacifies the Pitta and Rakta Dusthi. Many plant origin, animal origin and mineral origin have been mentioned in various texts of Ayurveda which can act as Calcium supplements and helps in Raktapitta Chikitsa.