− | These are major structural components of the body. The seven major structural components are [[rasa]], [[rakta]], [[mamsa]], [[meda]], [[asthi]],[[majja]] and [[shukra]]. These function as body tissues. They stabilize and sustain the body. (Code:SAT-B.425)<ref>National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic Portal by Ministry of AYUSH Available on http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/sat</ref>
| + | Dhatu are body constituents that build the basic structure and carry various physiological functions. They work as body tissues, stabilize and sustain the body. (Code:SAT-B.425).<ref>National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic Portal by Ministry of AYUSH Available on http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/sat</ref> The structural and functional integrity of the body depends upon dhatu. Therefore, it is important to understand the concept of dhatu. |
| + | In physics and chemistry, the term dhatu is applied to denote metals like iron, copper etc. In Sanskrit grammar, the term is applied to denote root verb and derivation. |