Ayurveda description of medho Dhatu ( body fat )
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Ayurveda description of Medho Dhatu ( Body fat )
“Swatejombu gunaasnigdho drktam medhobhijayate”
Medho dahtu (body fat) is formed from
mamsa dhatu (muscles). The nutrients required to form medho
dhatu are present in mamsa dhatu. These nutrients get
metabolized with
water and form medho dahtu. Medho dahtu is snigdha (oily)
and soft .
Functions of medho dahtu
“medah snehaswedou pustimastnanncha karoti ”
Because of medhodhatu the body looks soft and
fair.
It gives a good shape to body.
It helps to produce sweat and keeps the body skin moist. It
prevents drying
of skin
It strengthens the body and provides energy
It nourishes the next dhatu
asthi ( bone )
It protects internal organs by providing them a cushioning
effect.
It controls body temperature.
What happens when medho dhatu
increases? ( Increase in body fat )
Increased medho dhatu causes tiredness
Even a slight exertion causes dyspnoea
Buttocks, breast and abdomen get enlarged and they become
pendulous.
It leads to athisthoulyata (obesity)
Effects of athisthoulyata ( effects of obesity )
Lifespan Reduces.
Body resistance to diseases reduces.
Erectile dysfunction: Inability to perform intercourse due to impotence.
Quantity of semen reduces.
Weakness
Increased sweating and offensive body odor
Increased appetite and thirst
Causes of athisthoulyata ( reasons for obesity )
Overeating
Increased use of sweets, oily foods and cold foods.
Sedentary work
Sexual inactiveness
Sleeping in afternoons
Stress free life
Hereditary.
How can we reduce body fat.
Consuming dry foods
Fasting
Eating very little quantity of food
Exercising well
Avoiding afternoon sleep
Old age and chronic illness cause reduction of body fat.
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