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During the process of metabolism and formation of rakta dhatu, tendons(kandara) and veins(sira) are formed as the metabolic byproducts(upadhatu).[Cha. Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 15/17]. Sharangadhara opines menstrual blood([[artava]]) as the metabolic by-product. | During the process of metabolism and formation of rakta dhatu, tendons(kandara) and veins(sira) are formed as the metabolic byproducts(upadhatu).[Cha. Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 15/17]. Sharangadhara opines menstrual blood([[artava]]) as the metabolic by-product. | ||
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Various pigments and acidic secretions are formed as waste during this process. These are termed as malarupa [[pitta]].[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 15/5] | Various pigments and acidic secretions are formed as waste during this process. These are termed as malarupa [[pitta]].[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 15/5] | ||