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| • Dhatu term denoting any karyadravya (a product)[Cha. Sa. Sutra sthana 12/8] | | • Dhatu term denoting any karyadravya (a product)[Cha. Sa. Sutra sthana 12/8] |
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− | ==Seven dhatu==
| + | '''Seven dhatu''' |
| The term generally refers the seven structural components of body. | | 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] | | 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: | + | |
| + | '''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. | | 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. | | The other by-products are dhatu-mala or excretory products. They can get easily vitiated by pathogenic factors; hence they are termed as mala. |