Rakta dhatu: Difference between revisions
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*'''Lohita''': The term indicates the coppery red color of blood. [Su. Sam. Sutra Sthana 14/5] | *'''Lohita''': The term indicates the coppery red color of blood. [Su. Sam. Sutra Sthana 14/5] | ||
*'''Asrik/Asra''': The term is derived from Sanskrit root ‘ashukshepane, srijvisarge'. It means to get ejected or expelled out. This synonym is used in the context of excessive bleeding. E.g.asrigdara | *'''Asrik/Asra''': The term is derived from Sanskrit root ‘ashukshepane, srijvisarge'. It means to get ejected or expelled out. This synonym is used in the context of excessive bleeding. E.g.menorrhagia(asrigdara), bleeding disorders(asrapitta/raktapitta) | ||
*'''Kshataja''': It means that which originates from trauma (kshata) or wound/ulcer (vrana). | *'''Kshataja''': It means that which originates from trauma (kshata) or wound/ulcer (vrana). | ||