Abstract

A CRITICAL STUDY STUDY OF RAKTADHARA KALA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ATHEROSCLEROSIS

Dr. Durgashankar Gurjar*, Dr. Mukesh Kumar Mahich and Dr. Shyoram Sharma

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Abstract

There are numerous Ayurvedic terms that are fairly discussed in numerous ancient sources compendia. In the fifth chapter of Sushruta Samhita, numerous terminology, including Kandara, Kurcha, Mansarajju, Sanghat, and Simanta, are described. One of the main topics Sushruta discusses in Sharirsthana is kala. Ayurvedists use a variety of fundamental Ayurvedic concepts, including Tridosha, Panchamahabhut, Dravyaguna, and others, to treat illnesses. However, the clinical importance of kalasharir has not yet been proven. To determine the relevance of Kalasharir as stated in Ayurveda in the context of modern science. Material & Methods: Ayurvedic and contemporary scientific literature on Kala was thoroughly reviewed and critically analysed.

Keywords: Atherosclerosis, Raktadhara Kala, Pleeha, Sira, Yakrut.