− | Blood loss due to blood letting may cause aggravation of vata dosha, leading to deep swelling, stiffness, tremors, disorders of sirā and snāyu (blood vessels and ligaments), debility and constriction of the part. If there is excessive blood loss, the complications like limping and other vāta disorders and even death will occur. Hence one should let the blood out in proper quantity, after proper oleation. (39 – 40) | + | Blood loss due to blood letting may cause aggravation of ''vata dosha'', leading to deep swelling, stiffness, tremors, disorders of ''sira'' and ''snayu'' (blood vessels and ligaments), debility and constriction of the part. If there is excessive blood loss, the complications like limping and other vāta disorders and even death will occur. Hence one should let the blood out in proper quantity, after proper oleation. [39–40] |