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*'''Rudhira''': The term is derived from root ‘rudh’ meaning to stop or hold. The blood tissue sustains the life of human beings, hence it is called ‘rudhira’’. [Su. Sam. Sutra Sthana 14/39]
*'''Rudhira''': The term is derived from root ‘rudh’ meaning to stop or hold. The blood tissue sustains the life of human beings, hence it is called ‘rudhira’’. [Su. Sam. Sutra Sthana 14/39]
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*'''Lohita''': The term indicates the coppery red color of blood. [Su. Sam. Sutra Sthana 14/5]
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*'''Lohita''': The term indicates the coppery red color of blood. [Su. Sa. 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.menorrhagia(asrigdara), bleeding disorders(asrapitta/raktapitta)
*'''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)