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A Histological Review on Raktadhara Kala and Raktavaha Strotas and Its Modern Correlation
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, DR ANNU CHAUHAN, DR AJITKUMAR S WAHANE, DR MANEELA SHARMA
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The word Kala has been used in many senses in Vedic & other ancient literature, Kala Sharira is an important part
of Ayurvedic anatomy. Kala was first time described by Sushruta. He has explained kala as a barrier between dhatu
and its ashaya. Kala is a thin membrane, which lines the internal cavity of the Ashayas (the organs that hold the
vital elements), organs, blood vessels, and fibrous capsule of the joints, and so on. Rakatdhara Kala is 2nd in
position and is described by Sushruta and other Acharyas. Kala sharira (anatomy and physiology of kala) gives us
information about the important membranes and layers of the body which take part in many important functions
of the body. It is explained that Raktadhara Kala holds the Raktadhatu (Blood) & present especially in sira (vessels),
yakrita (liver) & pleeha (spleen) but which structure inside of them is responsible for Raktadhara Kala is not clearly
mentioned. It is essential to correlate it with modern science & elaborate adequately and we also wanted to
concentrate on the Raktadhara Kala relation with Mool Sthana of Raktavaha Strotasa (a vital component of the
Raktavaha Strotasa). We have tried a critical analysis of the concept of Raktadhara Kala described by Acharya
Sushruta. The concept is studied in conjunction with the study of histology. The histological aspect of the tissues
that have similarity with Raktadhara Kala and with the Mool Sthana of Raktavaha Strotasa (a system that is related
to circulation, production of blood) was also studied. According to Ayurveda, Strotasa (a system of channels) play
an important role in a person's health. Strotovikriti (abnormality in a system of channels) lead to diseases. Kala
and Strotasa are closely related. If we could correlate the Kala and Strotasa with the tissues, it will be helpful in
the diagnosis and treatment of many ailments.
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Kala, Kalasharir, Raktadhara kala, Dhatu, Aashaya, Strotas
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| DOI:
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https://doi.org/10.31838/ijpr/2021.13.03.049
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