RAKTA DHATU
Meaning : Blood, Particularly the Haemoglobin portion.
System carrier : Circulatory System
Action : JEEVANA (LIFE) Rakta dhatu oxygenates cells. Rakta literally means what is coloured and what is red. Blood gives colour both figuratively and literally.
Originates from : Liver & Spleen
Waste Product – Bile
Cause of Rakta Dhatu Disorders –
FOODS –
- Deficiency of Iron or Vitamin B12,
- Excess Sugar or Salt,
- Consuming Heating Oils & Fried Foods,
- Unhealthy Food Combinations,
- Eating Sour & Fermented Foods,
- Eating excess of Cheese, Curds & Pickles,
BODY –
- Excessive exposure to the Sun,
- Exposure to Radiation,
- Liver & Spleen Disorders,
- Working in a Hot Environment,
- Excessive or Insufficient Physical Exercise,
MIND –
- Repressed Aggression or Anger,
- Envy & Hate.
Symptoms of Rakta Dhatu Disorders –
Increased –
- Bleeding Tendencies
- Enlarged Liver & Spleen,
- Fullness of Blood Vessels,
- Hypertension,
- Red Eyes,
- Acne,
- Eczema,
- Dermatitis,
- Rashes.
Decreased –
- Anaemia,
- Breathlessness or exertion,
- Craving for Hot Spicy Foods,
- Sour & Citrus foods
- Iron Rich foods.
VATA –
- Anaemia,
- Abnormal pulse,
- Low Blood pressure,
- Dizziness,
- Vertigo,
- Cardiac Arrhythmia,
- Gout (Vata Rakta)
PITTA –
- Bleeding Gums,
- Bleeding Haemorrhoids,
- Bleeding in the Gastro Intestinal Tract( Blackish Stools),
- Hives,
- Rashes, Urticaria,
- Sickle Cell Anaemia,
KAPHA –
- High Cholesterol,
- High Triglycerides,
- Hypertension,
- High Blood Sugar,
- Hyperglycaemia (Diabetes)
Rakta Dhatu Balancing Recommendations –
Factors that Disturb the Dhatu –
- Acidic foods like Tomatoes, Vinegar,
- Fermented foods,
- Baking Soda,
- Avoid toxins like Alcohol, Nicotine,
- Powerful drugs & Chemicals,
- Hot Spicy Foods,
- Artificial Colours and Preservatives,
- Pesticides,
- Aged Cheese,
- Frequent Anger & Frustration,
- Violent Movies, Stimulating & Exciting News shows or other programmes,
- Sleeping late.
Lifestyle & Dietary factors to favour balance of Dhatu –
- Eat neutral tasting foods,
- Less spicy foods,
- Plenty of water intake,
- Good quantities of fruits & Vegetables,
- Don’t Skip meals,
- Maintain regular meal timings,
- Drink 1/4th cup of Aloe Vera juice daily,
- Include Rose petal water in your Diet,
- Go to bed before 10 pm,
- Reduce Anger,
- Meditate regularly.
Treatment Herbs – Turmeric, Red Clover, Manjishta, Amalaki
Other Treatments – Using blood cleansing herbs like Turmeric, Red Clover, Manjishta are helpful. In conditions of Anemia, Green Vegetables along with Amalaki, or Turmeric can be used.
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