TY - JOUR AU - Manjunatha B. Sunagar, AU - Pratibha Kulkarni, AU - Shantha Basavaraj Sunagar, PY - 2022/01/19 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Critical analysis on concept of Rakta JF - Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences JA - J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci VL - 6 IS - 6 SE - Review Article DO - UR - https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1510 SP - 181 - 184 AB - Ayurveda explains Dosha Dhatu and Mala are the basic structures of our body. Vata, Pitta and Kapha are Tridoshas. Rasa, Rakta etc are the 7 Dhatus. Doshas are responsible for Prakruta and Vaikruta functions of the body. Dhatus are nourished by Saara portion of Ahara. Dharana is the major function of Dhatu. Rakta is produced Rasa in Raktavaha Srotas by the action of Rakta Dhatwagni. The main function of Rakta is Jeevana Karma. In our classics we will find many of references regarding Rakta as a Dhatu. Dhatu is the one which gives origin to Upadhatu. Some have considered Rakta as Dosha because of its major role in sustaining the body.  ER -