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Now I will explain the chapter on "Characteristics of Shonita (Blood), its vitiation and disorders”. Thus said Lord Atreya. [1-2]

Now we shall expound the chapter "Vidhishonitiya" (Characteristics of Shonita (Blood), its vitiation and disorders). Thus said Lord Atreya. [1-2]

=== Formation of pure blood ===

=== Formation of pure blood ===

== Vidhi  Vimarsha (Applied Inferences) ==

== Vidhi  Vimarsha (Applied Inferences) ==

A person who is following a regimen or conduct suitable to a location (''desha-satmya''), time (''kala-satmya''), and habit or lifestyle (''oka-satmya''), when he takes food according to ''ahara vidhi visheshayatana'' (as described in the first chapter of Charak [[Vimana Sthana]] <ref>Pandit Kashi Nath Shastri, Dr. Gorakhanath Chaturvedi, Charak Samhita, 2nd part, Chikitsa sthana, Chap 15, shlok no.28 ,Reprint 2005, Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Varanasi, pp 457.  </ref>) - food having six ''rasaja'', taken at proper time, proper place, in proper quantity, and that which is wholesome in nature, will have pure (or healthy) blood. Pure blood formed after proper digestion of food is full of nutritional values necessary for life. Formation of pure blood takes place due to extrinsic and intrinsic factors. Extrinsic factors are obtained from dietary sources. On the other hand, intrinsic factors are generated inside the body, such as ''Ranjaka pitta'' and ''majjagata'' substances (bone marrow). The importance of pure blood is described in ''Sushruta Sutra'' <ref>Pandit Kashi Nath Shastri, Dr. Gorakhanath Chaturvedi, Charak Samhita, Ist part, Vimana sthana, Chap 1, shlok no.21 ,Reprint 2005, Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Varanasi, pp 680.</ref>15/7 and ''Charak Chikitsa'' <ref>Kaviraja Ambikadutta Shastri, Sushruta Samhita, Ist part, Sutra sthana Chap 15, shlok no.7 ,Reprint 2013, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi, pp 75. </ref>15/28.[3]

A person who is following a regimen or conduct suitable to a location (''desha-satmya''), time (''kala-satmya''), and habit or lifestyle (''oka-satmya''), when he takes food according to ''ahara vidhi visheshayatana'' (as described in the first chapter of Charak [[Vimana Sthana]]) - food having six ''rasaja'', taken at proper time, proper place, in proper quantity, and that which is wholesome in nature, will have pure (or healthy) blood. Pure blood formed after proper digestion of food is full of nutritional values necessary for life. Formation of pure blood takes place due to extrinsic and intrinsic factors. Extrinsic factors are obtained from dietary sources. On the other hand, intrinsic factors are generated inside the body, such as ''Ranjaka pitta'' and ''majjagata'' substances (bone marrow). The importance of pure blood is described in Sushruta Samhita Vidhishonitiya adhyaya (Sutra Sthana Chapter 14). [3]

Pure-blood is the basis of life as it nourishes ''dasha pranayatna'' (ten important “life areas” of the body: two temples, heart, head, bladder, throat, blood, semen, ''ojas'' and rectum <ref>Pandit Kashi Nath Shastri, Dr. Gorakhanath Chaturvedi, Charak Samhita, 2nd part, Chikitsa sthana, Chap 15, shlok no.28 ,Reprint 2005, Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Varanasi, pp 457.  </ref>, (Ch. Sha. 7/9) <ref>Pandit Kashi Nath Shastri, Dr. Gorakhanath Chaturvedi, Charak Samhita, Ist part, Sutrasthana, Chap 29, shlok no.3 ,Reprint 2005, Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Varanasi, pp 576. </ref>. ''Rakta'' increases the physical strength, complexion, immunity, and vitality of life (Su.Su. 15/7)<ref>Pandit Kashi Nath Shastri, Dr. Gorakhanath Chaturvedi, Charak Samhita, Ist part, Sharira sthana, Chap 7, shlok no. 9 ,Reprint 2005, Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Varanasi, pp 913. </ref>. [4]

Pure-blood is the basis of life as it nourishes ''dasha pranayatana'' (ten important “life areas” of the body: two temples, heart, head, bladder, throat, blood, semen, ''ojas'' and rectum, (Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 7/9). ''Rakta'' increases the physical strength, complexion, immunity, and vitality of life. [4]

Severe indigestion, eating leftover foods, and suppression of urge of vomiting can form vasoactive intestinal peptides and in turn lead to allergic diathesis. [5-10]

Severe indigestion, eating leftover foods, and suppression of urge of vomiting can form vasoactive intestinal peptides and in turn lead to allergic diathesis. [5-10]

The recommended therapies for the treatment of vitiated blood disorders – such as bloodletting - are not to be administered or applied in all diseases. Like in the case of any disease, treatment measures are to be selected according to the nature of the disease and condition of the patient. Bloodletting should be administered till the vitiated ''dosha'' are eliminated from blood. [18]

The recommended therapies for the treatment of vitiated blood disorders – such as bloodletting - are not to be administered or applied in all diseases. Like in the case of any disease, treatment measures are to be selected according to the nature of the disease and condition of the patient. Bloodletting should be administered till the vitiated ''dosha'' are eliminated from blood. [18]

Any line of treatment should be planned keeping in mind the basic principles of blood coagulation as described in Ayurvedic texts. [20-21]

Any line of treatment should be planned to keep in mind the basic principles of blood coagulation as described in Ayurvedic texts. [20-21]

After bloodletting is administered, the patient should be prescribed a nourishing diet and regimen that rejuvenates his blood, and thus, vitalizes his life. The diet shall not interfere with the coagulation process or vitiate his blood but should aid in the bodily processes to replenish blood.[23]  

After bloodletting is administered, the patient should be prescribed a nourishing diet and regimen that rejuvenates his blood, and thus, vitalizes his life. The diet shall not interfere with the coagulation process or vitiate his blood but should aid in the bodily processes to replenish blood.[23]  

Metabolic acidosis and alkalosis should be considered to gain an understanding of ''raktaja vikara''. Electrolyte imbalances should be evaluated for the keen diagnosis of ''mada, murchcha,'' and ''sanyasa''. [59-60]

Metabolic acidosis and alkalosis should be considered to gain an understanding of ''raktaja vikara''. Electrolyte imbalances should be evaluated for the keen diagnosis of ''mada, murchcha,'' and ''sanyasa''. [59-60]

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