Ayurveda description of asthi dhatu ( Bones or Skeletal system )
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Ayurveda description of asthi dhatu ( Bones or Skeletal system )
According to texts of ayurveda asthis or bones are formed from the nutrients supplied by medho dhatu through asthivaha srothas. The nutrients in medho dhatu which is meant to nourish asthi dhatu are processed in asthivaha srothas by dhatwagnis. Dhatwagni and bhutagni (vayu, agneya and prithvi) bring about hardness and heaviness to these nutrients which form asthi or bone.
Functions of asthi according to
ayurveda:
In nature we observe that trees are supported by strong solid
stems. Same way human body is supported by strong bones. All
muscles (mamsa), tendons and ligaments are attached to asthis
(bones). Asthi supports these structures and gives shape to our
body.
Asthi Vriddhi Laxana:
When asthi dhatu increases more than normal , it
leads to formation of adhyasthi (hypertrophy of bone) and
adhidanta (formation of extra teeth).
Asthi Kshaya Laxanas:
When asthidhatu or nutrients of asthidhatu reduces the following diseases may surface.
Asthitoda : Inflammation of bones and joints (like arthritis)
Sadana : weakness
Dwija prapatana : falling of teeth
Srama : weakness
Bhagna : pathological fractures
Phakkaroga : rickets
Asthi Kshaya : thinning of bones like osteoporosis
Asthi Vrana : Osteomyelitis
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