A REVIEW OF RAKTAPITTA IN RELATION WITH VASCULITIS

Abstract

In Ayurveda the bleeding disorder is considered under the raktapitta vyadhi. It is a disease entity wherein the bleeding occurs within the body without any evidence of injury or trauma. It is caused by the vitiation of rakta by pitta. As Aacharya Charak says pitta is a byproduct of rakta formed in the form of its mala. When pitta is disturbed it causes vitiation of rakta and both vitiated rakta and pitta cause bleeding from various orifices in the body. According to modern science vasculitis is approximetly similar condition to raktapitta. Vasculitis is an auto immune disorder, in this condition our immune system attacks our blood vessels by mistake that results inflammation of vessel walls. Vasculitis can affect specific organ and body systems.