ABOUT DHATUS (Tissues) IN OUR BODY – RAKTA DHATU

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 –

1. Deficiency of Iron or Vitamin B12,
2. Excess Sugar or Salt,
3. Consuming Heating Oils & Fried Foods,
4. Unhealthy Food Combinations,
5. Eating Sour & Fermented Foods,
6. Eating excess of Cheese, Curds & Pickles,

BODY –

1. Excessive exposure to the Sun,
2. Exposure to Radiation,
3.  Liver & Spleen Disorders,
4. Working in a Hot Environment,
5. Excessive or Insufficient Physical Exercise,

MIND –

1. Repressed Aggression or Anger,
2. Envy & Hate.

Symptoms of Rakta Dhatu Disorders –

Increased –

1. Bleeding Tendencies
2. Enlarged Liver & Spleen,
3. Fullness of Blood Vessels,
4. Hypertension,
5. Red Eyes,
6. Acne,
7. Eczema,
8. Dermatitis,
9. Rashes.

Decreased –

1. Anaemia,
2. Breathlessness or exertion,
3. Craving for Hot Spicy Foods,
4. Sour & Citrus foods
5. Iron Rich foods.

VATA –

1. Anaemia,
2. Abnormal pulse,
3. Low Blood pressure,
4. Dizziness,
5. Vertigo,
6. Cardiac Arrhythmia,
7. Gout (Vata Rakta) 

PITTA –

1. Bleeding Gums,
2. Bleeding Haemorrhoids,
3. Bleeding in the Gastro Intestinal Tract( Blackish Stools),
4. Hives,
5. Rashes, Urticaria,
6. Sickle Cell Anaemia,

KAPHA –

1. High Cholesterol,
2. High Triglycerides,
3. Hypertension,
4. High Blood Sugar,
5. Hyperglycaemia (Diabetes)

Rakta Dhatu Balancing Recommendations –

Factors that Disturb the Dhatu –

1. Acidic foods like Tomatoes, Vinegar,
2. Fermented foods,
3. Baking Soda,
4. Avoid toxins like Alcohol, Nicotine,
5. Powerful drugs & Chemicals,
6. Hot Spicy Foods,
7. Artificial Colours and Preservatives,
8. Pesticides,
9. Aged Cheese,
10. Frequent Anger & Frustration,
11.  Violent Movies, Stimulating & Exciting News shows or other programmes,
12. Sleeping late.

Lifestyle & Dietary factors to favour balance of Dhatu –

1. Eat neutral tasting foods,
2. Less spicy foods,
3. Plenty of water intake,
4. Good quantities of fruits & Vegetables,
5. Don’t Skip meals,
6. Maintain regular meal timings,
7. Drink 1/4th cup of Aloe Vera juice daily,
8. Include Rose petal water in your Diet,
9. Go to bed before 10 pm,
10. Reduce Anger,
11. 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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