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''Mamsa'' literally means meat or flesh. ''Mamsa dhatu'' is a body component similar to muscular tissue. Its important function is ''lepana'' (to cover body). It provides covering above the skeleton. (SAT-B.433)<ref>Available from  http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/sat</ref>

''Mamsa'' literally means flesh or meat. "Mamsa dhatu" is a body component that denotes flesh and includes similar to muscular tissue. Its important function is to cover body (lepana). It provides protective and structural covering above the skeleton. (SAT-B.433)<ref>Available from  http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/sat</ref>

As the name suggests, it is a bulky tissue and denotes status of nutrition. Due to its solid state, it provides proper size, shape and dimension to body.   

As the name suggests, it is a bulky tissue and denotes status of nutrition. Due to its solid-state, it provides proper size, shape and dimension to the body.   

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==Etymology and derivation: ==

==Etymology and derivation ==

The word is derived from Sanskrit root called “Mans” meaning flesh or meat.<ref> Monier Williams (1899), “मांस”, in A Sanskrit–English Dictionary, new edition, Oxford: At the Clarendon Press, OCLC 458052227, page 805</ref>  Mamsa dhatu is the component which enhances body mass, covers body parts, takes part in flexion and extension movements of joints with muscles and tendons attached to it.<ref>Jha Srujan. Amarkosha online application</ref>

The word is derived from Sanskrit root called “Mans” meaning flesh or meat.<ref> Monier Williams (1899), “मांस”, in A Sanskrit–English Dictionary, new edition, Oxford: At the Clarendon Press, OCLC 458052227, page 805</ref>  Mamsa dhatu is the component which enhances body mass, covers body parts, takes part in flexion and extension movements of joints with muscles and tendons attached to it.<ref>Jha Srujan. Amarkosha online application</ref>

==Synonyms: ==

==Synonyms ==

'''''Pishita''''': Found to be separated in single-single fibers (''Vibhakta'' in ''Peshi svaroopa'')

'''Pishita''': Found to be separated in single fibers (Vibhakta in Peshi svaroopa)

'''''Kravya''''' :Looks aggressive, fearful just be seeing it (''Kuyate anena iti kravyam'')

'''Kravya''': Looks aggressive, fearful just be seeing it (Kuyate anena iti kravyam)

'''''Palala''''': Wrapped throughout body and having functional potential. (''Kriya samarthyavaan'')

Palala: Wrapped throughout body and having functional potential. (Kriya samarthyavaan)

'''''Amisha''''' : Creates greed to achieve it or have it.

'''Amisha''' : Creates greed to achieve it or have it.

'''''Tarasa''''' :Which is responsible for strength within the body (''Bala'')

'''Tarasa''' : Which is responsible for strength within the body (Bala)

'''''Rakta teja, Raktodbhava''''' : Originated and developed from previous [[Rakta dhatu]]

'''Rakta teja, Raktodbhava''': Originated and developed from previous [[Rakta dhatu]]

'''''Medaskrut''''' : Involved in origin and development of next [[dhatu]] – [[Medas]]

'''Medaskrut''' : Involved in origin and development of next [[dhatu]] – [[Medas]]

==Meanings in different contexts: ==

== Meanings in different contexts==

• In physiology, the word denotes structural and functional components mainly of muscle tissue.

* In physiology, the word denotes structural and functional components mainly of muscle tissue.

• In the classification of dietary articles, a separate group named ‘''mamsa varga''’ (class of meats) is described. It includes properties of meat of various animals and birds recommended for specific dietary and therapeutic purposes.[Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 27/35-87/]

* In the classification of dietary articles, a separate group named ‘''mamsa varga''’ (class of meats) is described. It includes properties of meat of various animals and birds recommended for specific dietary and therapeutic purposes.[Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 27/35-87/]

• A dietary preparation of ''mamsarasa – Veshavara''(meat soup) is the best for nourishing body.[Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 25/40]

* A dietary preparation of "mamsarasa – Veshavara"(meat soup) is best for nourishing the body.[Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 25/40]

==Panchabhautika constitution and properties: ==

== Panchabhautika constitution and properties ==

The physical properties of ''mamsa dhatu'' are ''sthula''(bulky),''sthira''(stable),''guru''(heavy), ''khara''(rough),''kathina''(hard) and ''shlakshna''(smooth).<ref>Dwarkanath C. Introduction to Kayachikitsa. Chaukhambha Orientalia. Varanasi; 1996. Third edition.pg.322</ref> The biological properties of ''mamsa dhatu'' are moderately cold (''na ati sheeta''), heavy to digest (''na ati guru''), and moderately unctuous (''na ati snigdha''). [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 27/61]

 

The physical properties of "mamsa dhatu" are bulkiness (sthula), stable (sthira), heavy (guru ), rough (khara),hard (kathina) and smooth (shlakshna).<ref>Dwarkanath C. Introduction to Kayachikitsa. Chaukhambha Orientalia. Varanasi; 1996. Third edition.pg.322</ref>  

 

The biological properties of ''mamsa dhatu'' include moderately cold (''na ati sheeta''), heavy to digest (''na ati guru''), and moderately unctuous (''na ati snigdha''). [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 27/61]

==Formation and metabolism of mamsa dhatu==

==Formation and metabolism of mamsa dhatu==

Excessive consumption ''abhishyandi''(increasing secretions and causing obstruction), bulky, heavy to digest food and day time sleep are causative factor for vitiation of ''mamsavaha srotasa.'' [Cha. Sa. [[Vimana Sthana]] 5/15]

Excessive consumption ''abhishyandi''(increasing secretions and causing obstruction), bulky, heavy to digest food and day time sleep are causative factor for vitiation of ''mamsavaha srotasa.'' [Cha. Sa. [[Vimana Sthana]] 5/15]

'''Action of different ''rasa''(tastes) on ''mamsadhatu'''''[Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 26/43]

'''Action of different ''rasa''(tastes) on ''mamsadhatu'''[Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 26/43]

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'''Lifestyle management:'''

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'''''Vyayama'' (specific physical exercise):'''  

'''Vyayama'' (specific physical exercise):'''  

''Vyayama'' is intended towards bringing stability (in body) and an increase in strength. It can decrease the morbidities and improve the functions of [[''agni.'']] [Cha.Sa,Sutra Sthana 7/31]. Current researches recognized exercise as a primary strategy to control hyperglycaemic disorders, also it induces a coordinated immune-neuro-endocrine response that acutely modulates cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscle functions and the immune response to exercise are widely dependent on the intensity and volume.<ref>Ana E Von Ah Morano et al, The Role of Glucose Homeostasis on Immune Function in Response to Exercise: The Impact of Low or Higher Energetic Conditions,  Journal of Cellular Physiology ; Vol 235, No 4, Apr 2020 ; PP: 3169-3188</ref>

''Vyayama'' is intended towards bringing stability (in body) and an increase in strength. It can decrease the morbidities and improve the functions of [[''agni.'']] [Cha.Sa,Sutra Sthana 7/31]. Current researches recognized exercise as a primary strategy to control hyperglycaemic disorders, also it induces a coordinated immune-neuro-endocrine response that acutely modulates cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscle functions and the immune response to exercise are widely dependent on the intensity and volume.<ref>Ana E Von Ah Morano et al, The Role of Glucose Homeostasis on Immune Function in Response to Exercise: The Impact of Low or Higher Energetic Conditions,  Journal of Cellular Physiology ; Vol 235, No 4, Apr 2020 ; PP: 3169-3188</ref>