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@article{200486,
        author = {Dr Vaibhav Rameshrao Manjare},
        title = {A conceptual review of Rakta Stambhana (Hemostasis) in Ayurveda and Its Correlation with Modern Hemostatic Mechanisms},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {685-693},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=200486},
        abstract = {Rakta Stambhana, or hemostasis, is a vital physiological and therapeutic process aimed at arresting bleeding and preserving vascular integrity. In Ayurveda, Rakta (blood) is regarded as a primary Dhatu essential for life, and its excessive loss is considered a medical emergency. Classical texts, particularly the Sushruta Samhita, describe four principal methods of bleeding control – Sandhana (coaptation), Skandana (coagulation), Pachana
 (metabolic stabilization), and Dahana (cauterization) – each with specific indications and mechanisms. Modern science explains hemostasis as a finely orchestrated cascade of vasoconstriction, platelet plug formation, and coagulation pathway activation, culminating in a stable fibrin clot. This review critically examines the classical Ayurvedic concept of Rakta Stambhana, correlates each of its four methods with contemporary hemostatic mechanisms (e.g., surgical ligation, platelet aggregation, coagulation factors, electrocautery), and discusses the pharmacological actions of key Raktastambhaka (hemostatic) drugs such as Lodhra, Nagakeshara, and Laksha. The clinical relevance, particularly in trauma, post surgical bleeding, and bleeding disorders, is explored. The analysis reveals a remarkable convergence between ancient surgical wisdom and modern molecular understanding, supporting the integration of Ayurvedic hemostatic principles into contemporary practice.},
        keywords = {Rakta Stambhana, hemostasis, Rakta Dhatu, bleeding control, Sandhana, Skandana, Dahana, Ayurveda},
        month = {May},
        }