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.
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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.
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The other by-products are dhatu-mala or excretory products. They can get easily vitiated by pathogenic factors; hence they are termed as mala.
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The other by-products are dhatu-mala or excretory products. They can get easily vitiated by pathogenic factors; hence they are termed as [[mala]].
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The following table gives information about upadhatu and mala. [Cha. Sa.Chikitsa sthana 15/17], [Cha.Sa. Chikitsa sthana 15/20]
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The following table gives information about upadhatu and [[mala]]. [Cha. Sa.Chikitsa sthana 15/17], [Cha.Sa. Chikitsa sthana 15/20]