CONCEPT OF SARA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO RAKTASARA
Gowda V. Kusuma*, C. H. Samarth, Kulkarni V. Pratibha
ABSTRACT
The saara is considered to be an important concept of Ayurveda because it reflects the overall health and well-being of an individual. Sara is one Among dashavidha pareeksha which is done to understand lifespan of an individual, degree of strength possessed by an person and to rule out morbidity. It is obvious that the views of ancient acharyas about the detection of status of rakta, directly in the person were very specific. They mentioned the organ specifically, the akshi, jihva, mukha, oshta, talu, panitala and padatala in the physical examination of rakta sara. Most of the rakta saara lakshanas in the body depends on the complexion of the skin. The knowledge of Saarata of a person will help in understanding physiology, psychology and susceptibility to diseases of an individual. A healthy Rakta Sara is essential for maintaining physical and mental vitality.
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