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Line 118: − Sr.No. Dhatu Upadhatu Mala+ − 1. Rasa Stanya (breast milk), Rakta(menstrual blood) Kapha − 2. Rakta Kandara (artery), sira (blood vessels), artava(menstrual blood)* Pitta − 3. Mamsa Vasa (muscle fat), six layers of skin Kha-mala (excreta in ear, nose) − 4. Meda Snayu (tendons) Sweda (sweat) − 5. Asthi Danta(teeth)*nakha(nails)# Kesha(scalp hair) and loma(body hair) − 6. Majja Kesha(hair)* Akshi-twacha-vit sneha(oiliness in eyes, skin and stools) − 7. Shukra Ojas*
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'''Functions of Dhatu'''
'''Functions of Dhatu'''
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]
'''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.
The following table gives information about upadhatu and mala. [Cha. Sa.Chikitsasthana 15/17], [Cha.Sa. Chikitsasthana 15/20]
The following table gives information about upadhatu and mala. [Cha. Sa.Chikitsasthana 15/17], [Cha.Sa. Chikitsasthana 15/20]
*As opined by Sharangadhara[Sharangadhara Sam. Purvakhanda chapter 5] #As opined bySushruta [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 46/529]
*As opined by Sharangadhara[Sharangadhara Sam. Purvakhanda chapter 5] #As opined bySushruta [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 46/529]