Ranjaka Pitta (रञ्जक पित्त)

Ranjaka Pitta is located in the liver (Yakrit) and spleen (Pliha). Its function is to 'color' or 'dye' (Ranjana) the nut.

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Sanskrit Verse

यत्तु यकृत्प्लीह्नोः पित्तं तस्मिन् रञ्जकोऽग्निरिति संज्ञा। स रसं रञ्जयित्वा रक्ततां नयति॥

— (Sushruta Samhita, Sutrasthana 21/11 - Interpreted)

Explanation

Ranjaka Pitta is located in the liver (Yakrit) and spleen (Pliha). Its function is to ‘color’ or ‘dye’ (Ranjana) the nutrient fluid (Rasa Dhatu), transforming it into blood (Rakta Dhatu).

Clinical Importance

This Pitta governs the formation of blood and hemoglobin. Its dysfunction leads to blood disorders such as anemia (Pandu), jaundice (Kamala), and other liver and spleen-related diseases.