1PG Scholar, Department of Samhita evum Siddhant, SNPA Govt. Ayurvedic College, Raipur, CG. Email: dkriti14@gmail.com
2HOD, Professor, Department of Samhita evum Siddhant, SNPA Govt. Ayurvedic College, Raipur, CG. Email: ratregunvanti64@gmail.com
3Reader, Department of Samhita and Siddhant, SNPA Govt. Ayurvedic College, Raipur, CG. Email: drupendrac@gmail.com
4Lecturer, Department of Samhita and Siddhant, SNPA Govt. Ayurvedic College, Raipur, CG. Email: drshwetasingh05@gmail.com
5PG Scholar, Department of Rasshashtra evum Bhaisaiva Kalpana, Patanjali Ayurvedic College, Haridwar, UK. Email: sssspppp.2011@gmail.com
The Dhatus, provide structure, nourishment, and support to the body. The health of an individual depends upon the dhatu and any variation in them leads to disease (Vikara). An imbalance in the Doshas can impact the development, functionality, and quality of the Dhatus during the pathogenesis of disease. Taking inappropriate or unhealthy food, lifestyle irregularities, environmental influences, emotional stress etc can cause the improper formation of first formed dhatu, Ras Dhatu. Prolonged exposure to the causative factors leads to pathological changes in Rasavaha Srotas and severe vitiation of Ras Dhatu, which in turn causes Ras Pradoshaja Vikara at various regions of the body. The Mula (root) of Rasavaha Srotas is the Hridaya (heart) and the Dasha Dhamani. For the distribution of Rasa Dhatu, these structures play a crucial role in maintaining the healthy circulation and nourishment of tissues. Disruptions or blockages in these channels can lead to a disorder known as Hridroga (heart diseases). Therefore, a holistic approach to maintaining the balance of Ras Dhatu is essential for preventing disease and promoting overall health.
KEYWORDS: Rasa Dhatu, Rasavaha Srotas, Hridroga, Rasa pradoshaja vikara
How to cite this article: Joshi K, Ratre G, Chandrakar R, Singh S, Pant S. Understanding Hridaya Roga (Heart Diseases) through the lens of Rasa Pradoshaja Vikara: An Ayurvedic Insight. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(12s): 275-280. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.12s.29.
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