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Rakta Dhatu Flashcards

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Where is the agni of Rakta dhatu made?

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Lining of endothelial cell of veins and arteries & spleen and liver sinuses and their enzymes

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Rakta dhatu Kriya sarira (physiology)

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  • Rasa/Rakta dhatu coexist
  • Sonu anu(RBCs)
  • Sveta anu(WBCs)
  • Chakrika(Platelets)
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What is the nature/function of Sonu anu(RBCs)?

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Globin–>Haem–>biliverdin–>bilirubin–>excreted into bile(happens in the liver)

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What are the functional systems of Rakta dhatu through rakta vaha strotas?

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Rakta(blood)
Pitta(bile)
Yakrut(liver)
Pliha(spleen)

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How many Anjali’s in Rakta?

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8 anjali’s

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How many days does it take to make Rakta dhatu?

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5 days

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What are the 3 causes to blood loss per Manibhai Brahma Bhatt?

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  1. Blood loss - bloody diarrhea, piles, purpura, hemoptysis, uterine bleeding, dysentery
  2. Destruction - immature productions by marrow, krumi(parasites), visha(poison), chemicals, toxins (mind/body), foreign blood cells
  3. Deficiency/Non-production - malnutrition, weak agni, poor absorption, bone marrow deficiency, diseases, metals, chemicals, over exposure x-rays, hereditary
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What is the Etiology of Rakta Srotas disorders?

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  1. Ahara(food) - sour, pungent, salty, hot, heavy
  2. Vihara(lifestyle) - extreme exposure to sun, fire, cold things, severe exercise, ETOH, tobacco
  3. Mansik(psychosomatic) - fear, anger, worry
  4. Krumi(worms) - microorganisms
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What are the increasing pathology of Vata Rakta Dhatu thru Sarakta meda (bone marrow), Yakrut/Pliha (liver/spleen) and Lasika grandhi (lmphatic nodes)?

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  1. Sarakta Meda(bone marrow) - emaciation, ruksha, decrease in quantity, erractic production
  2. Yakrut/Pliha(liver/spleen) - irregular function
  3. Lasika Grandhi(lymphatic nodes) - decrease size, fxn, decrease in immunity
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What are the increasing pathology of Pitta Rakta Dhatu thru Sarakta meda (bone marrow), Yakrut/Pliha (liver/spleen) and Lasika grandhi (lmphatic nodes)?

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  1. Sarakta Meda(bone marrow) - liquid, ulceration, pus, increased cell production
  2. Yakrut/Pliha(liver/spleen) - over functioning(pain, lethargic, swollen under eyes), inflammation, cirrhosis
  3. Lsika grandhi(lymphatic nodes) - inflammation, increased globlin, pus, abscess
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What are the increasing pathology of Kapha Rakta Dhatu thru Sarakta meda (bone marrow), Yakrut/Pliha (liver/spleen) and Lasika grandhi (lmphatic nodes)?

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  1. Sarakta Meda(bone marrow) - increased oiliness, solidification, white color, nodes, decrease productions
  2. Yakrut/Pliha(liver/spleen) - slow fxning, non-inflammatory enlargement
  3. Lasika Grandhi(lymphatic nodes) - increase in size, tumors
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What are example of pathology with Increase(vrudhi) of Rakta dhatu through rakta vaha srotas?

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  1. Red eyes and skin
  2. Hemorrhages
  3. Hematuria
  4. Ulcers in mouth, nose, rectum
  5. Spleen enlargement
  6. Bleeding tendancy, vagina
  7. Jaundice
  8. Gout
  9. Leprosy
  10. Mental confusion
  11. Darkness before eyes
  12. Dyspepsia(Indigestion)
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What are example of pathology with Kshaya(decrease) pathology of Rakta dhatu through rakta vaha srotas?

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  1. Rough skin
  2. Fissures and cracks
  3. Loss of luster
  4. Dryness
  5. Collapsed veins/arteries
  6. Desire for sour/cold food b/c of agni/manas habit, esp. in people with increased vata
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What are characteristics of Prakruta(normal) rakta?

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Red, fluid, unctuous, soft viscous, sluggish, warm, liquid, light, iron smell, slightly salty, clots within reasonable time

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What are characteristics of Vikruta(abnormal) Vata rakta?

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Bluish, liquid, dry, soft, non-sticky, quick flowing, warm, light, bad smell, astringent taste, slow to clot

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What are characteristics of Vikruta(abnormal) Pitta rakta?

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Yellowish, less liquid, oily, soft, non-sticky, quick flowing, hot, light, foul smell, bitter taste, slow to clot or doesn’t clot(due to bile in blood)

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What are characteristics of Vikruta(abnormal) Kapha rakta?

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Pale, less liquid, very oily, soft, very viscous, more sluggish, cold, more solid shape, heavy, sweet smell, sweet or salty taste, quick to clot

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What are the two outdated ways to test for Rakta?

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  1. Clothe loosing blood stain is normal vs stained clothe
  2. If dog or cow lick the small quantity of blood then normal vs rejection
19
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What is the seat/root of Rakta dhatu?

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Liver, spleen & bone marrow

20
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How do you treat rakta dhatu imbalances?

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Blood letting, fasting, remove bile, purgation

Ayurveda Dhatus & Srotamsi - Ayurved Sadhana (4 decks)

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