In the hypotension samprapti described, which factor contributes to weak rasa dhatu?

• A. High salt intake
• B. Excess exercise
• C. Poor agni
• D. Excess sleep

Answer: (C)

Weak agni is the key factor here. In this framework, rasa dhatu depends on proper digestion and transformation of food by agni. When agni is weak, food is not digested and assimilated well, so rasa dhatu is not formed in adequate quantity or quality. Since rasa dhatu represents nourishment and the circulating plasma-like fluid that supports circulation, its weakness leads to diminished circulatory nourishment and reduced plasma volume, contributing to hypotension. The other factors don’t directly undermine rasa dhatu in this samprapti: high salt intake may affect fluid balance but doesn’t cause weak rasa dhatu via impaired digestion; excess exercise can strain tissues but isn’t the primary cause of weak rasa dhatu through agni; excess sleep tends to slow metabolism but isn’t the main driver of rasa dhatu weakness.