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• Dhatu term denoting any karyadravya (a product)[Cha. Sa. Sutra sthana 12/8]

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==Seven dhatu==

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 '''Seven dhatu'''

The term generally refers the seven structural components of body.

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The major functions of seven dhatus are listed as preenana(nourishment), jeevana(vitalizing), lepa(covering), snehana(moistening), dharana(supporting),poorana(filling), and garbhoptpadana(reproduction) respectively.[Ashtanga Hrudaya sutra sthana 9/4]

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~~Sl. No Dhatu Guna (qualities) Karma(functions)~~

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~~1 Rasa Drava, snigdha, sara, manda Tushti (satiety), Preenan(nourishment), Raktapushti (nourishing blood)~~

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~~2 Rakta Drava, sara, visra, laghu Jeevana (vitality), Varnaprasadana(complexion), Mamsapushti (nourishing muscles)~~

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~~3 Mamsa Sthira, guru, snigdha, pichila Dehapushti (nourishing body), Lepa (body mass) ,medapushti(nourishing adipose tissue)~~

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~~4 Medas Snigdha, guru,shlakshna, mrudu, Sandra Snehana (oleation) of eyes and body,drudhatwa(firmness), asthipushti (nourishing bones)~~

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~~5 Asthi Sthira,guru, kathina, khara Dharana(holding body frame)~~

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~~Majjapushti (nourishing bone marrow)~~

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~~6 Majja Sandra, drava, snigdha,shlakshna Snehana (oleation), Balakara(strength), Asthipoorana(filling up bones), Shukrapushti (nourishing reproductive tissues)~~

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~~7 Shukra Drava, sheeta, snigdha Harsha (pleasure), Bala (strength), Garbhotpadana(reproduction)~~

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Concept of Upadhatu and Dhatumala:

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'''Concept of Upadhatu and Dhatumala:'''

Upadhatu and mala are by-products formed during process of metabolism. The by-products are categorized into these two groups according to their functional importance. Dhatu supports the body and nourishes the subsequent dhatu. However,upa-dhatus do not nourish any further element. They only carry physiological functions and only support body.

The other by-products are dhatu-mala or excretory products. They can get easily vitiated by pathogenic factors; hence they are termed as mala.

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