The Evaluation of rakta dhatu dushti in yakrut dushti w. s. r. to garbhasya yakrut pleehanau shonit jau: : an observational study

Abstract

Liver performs vital functions of the body. Hence, liver damage leads to disability adjusted years of life. Liver damage can be reversed upto the stage of fatty liver. As per Ayurveda Rakta dhatu chikitsa is helpful in treating Yakrut dushti considering the concept of Avayav utpatti siddhant. Here, an observational Survey study was done to prove that Rakta dhatu dushti is seen in Liver Cirrhosis. A sample size of 57 patients, pre diagnosed with Liver cirrhosis, was examined. Their Radiological reports and cbc reports were collected, analysed and a statistical inference was drawn using the Chi square test. Observations were made from the statistical inference. This study proved a correlation between Liver cirrhosis and Rakta dhatu dushti (haematological indices – pancytopenia, mainly thrombocytopenia). Liver being the moola sthana of Rakta dhatu, in liver cirrhosis, symptoms are seen all over the body, leading to disability adjusted years of life, hereby, proving Rakta dhatu dushti in Yakrut dushti and hence Rakta dhatu chikitsa can be considered to prevent Liver damage.