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Anjali is a personified measurement unit used to measure liquid and semi-solid components of body. One Anjali is equal to the quantity that can be filled in a space formed from joining one’s palms together. [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 7/15]
== Measurements of various components ==
#Udaka (Water): Ten anjali
#Rasa dhatu: Nine anjali
#Rakta dhatu: Eight anjali
# Purisha (feces): Seven anjali
# Shleshma : Six anjali
# Pitta: Five anjali
# Mutra: Four anjali
# Vasa: Three anjali
# Meda: Two anjali
# Majja: One anjali
# Mastishka: Half anjali
# Shukra: Half anjali
# Shlaishmic ojas: Half anjali [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 7/15]
== Current opinions ==
In an observational study, it is concluded that there is a volumic difference according to gender. Average measurement of one Anjali for a woman was found to be 100 ml & for a man was observed as 135 ml.<ref>Gadgil Neha, Kulkarni Akshar.An observational study to quantify the measure of Anjali Pramana - A pilot study.International Journal of Innovative Knowledge Concepts, 7(7) July, 2019</ref>
== References ==