VATARAKTA AS DOSHA -DHATU PERSPECTIVE

Vatarakta, described in detail across the Brhat-trayi, is a disorder arising from the simultaneous vitiation of Vata dosha and Rakta dhatu. And considered a prime example of avarana janya vyadhi, where mutual obstruction occurs between the two. When Vata becomes aggravated by its nidanas and Rakta is vitiated by pitta-increasing or Rakta-dusti- causing factors, shows a progressive pathogenesis that moves from the superficial Uttana to deep Gambhira stage. Its description corresponds closely to modern ‘gout’. At first it confirms its root in hands and feet and then spread all over the body. This article explains Vatarakta through the lens of dosha-dhatu involvement, highlighting the dynamics of vitiation, obstruction, srotas involvement, circulation disturbance, tissue pathology. The aim is to establish a comprehensive understanding of Vatarakta as a systemic disease rooted in dosa-dhatu conflict.