The liver is truly the engine of the human body. It plays multiple roles, which include aiding the digestive system, metabolism and manufacturing the compounds that are essential to keep the body healthy. In fact, the liver is responsible for converting clear plasma (Rasa Dhatu) present inside the body into blood (Rakta Dhatu). It scans and identifies all the toxins that might be present in Rasa Dhatu and separately stores them in the body so that they do not enter the blood and cause impurities (ama) in it.
The liver also plays a vital role in producing and secreting bile so that it can be used to break down and digest fatty acids with ease. It also performs the complicated job of creating the blood clotting factors and the protective elements simultaneously to ensure that blood clots do not pose any blockage in the normal blood circulation inside the body. Besides, it acts as a storage hub for keeping the important trace elements such as copper, iron, Vitamins A, B12, and D.
In the books of Ayurveda, the liver is known as “Yakna” or “Takima”. In fact, there are many synonyms that are used to describe liver in the ancient literature which includes Raktadhara, Kalakhanda, Yakritkhanda, Raktashaya, Jyotisthana, Yakritpinda. Also, in AshtangaHridaya, the word used to describe the illnesses which are an indication for the lobes of the liver is Yakritkhanda.
Yakrit is a site that stores the blood in Rakta Dhatu. Hence, the words Raktashaya and Raktadhara are also used as a synonym for the liver in the Ayurvedic Samhitas.
As mentioned by Acharya Charaka and Sushruta in ShariraSthana, Yakrit is generated or developed from Matrijabhava as compared to the other body parts.
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