Related article – Ayurveda Description of 7 Tissues or Sapta Dhatu Table of content What is Mamsa Dhatu ? What are the functions of Mamsa Dhatu? Formation of mamsa dhatu or muscle tissue Mamsadharakala a sheath that holds muscle tissue. Mamsa saara purusha lakshana ( Features of persons with healthy muscle tissue ) Diseases that …
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Rakta dhatu or blood is one of the 7 dhatus or tissues explained in Ayurveda. Rakta dhatu performs vital activities needed for a healthy life. Related article – Ayurveda Description of 7 Tissues or Sapta Dhatu Table of content Formation of rakta or blood an ayurveda view Functions of Rakta dhatu or blood according to …
Rasa dhatu is formed when Agni digests food. When food is completely digested with the help of normally secreted digestive juices, the nutritive part of the digested food is called rasa. This nutritive juice nourishes all cells and tissues of the body. It is analogous to extracellular and intracellular fluids. Rasa dhatu has water element …
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In Ayurveda, Dhatus are important body tissues and are 7 in number (saptha dhatu). These support normal functions of the body. Functions of dhatus are controlled by tridosha or three body energetic forces (Vata dosha, Pitta dosha, and Kapha dosha). Hence saptha dhatus get imbalanced when there is an imbalance in doshas. To keep these vital …
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Majja Dhatu is the 6th tissue in the list of seven important dhatus ( Saptha dhatu ) described in Ayurveda. Majja dhatu is compared to bone marrow. This dhatu fills cavities of bones. Ayurveda acharyas consider the brain, as majja or mastulunga as it fills the skull. Even the tissue inside the eyes is called …
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Ayurveda explains Asthi dhatu or bone tissue and methods to nourish it. Knowing about these facts helps us to prevent diseases like joint pain, osteoporosis, inflammation of bone tissue, etc. Related article – Ayurveda Description of 7 Tissues or Sapta Dhatu Table of content Formation of asthi dhatu Functions of asthi according to ayurveda Asthi …
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According to Ayurveda Shukra is the 7th dhatu or tissue. It supports male fertility and sexual energy. Shuddha Shukra or the pure form of this tissue improves fertility and sexual function in men.
Medha Dhatu or Body Fat in Ayurveda Related article – Ayurveda Description of 7 Tissues or Sapta Dhatu Medha dhatu or meda dhatu is 4th among ayurveda dhatus. Dhatus are body tissues as explained in Ayurveda. Medha dhatu is body fat. “Swatejombu gunaasnigdho drktam medhobhijayate” Medha dahtu (body fat) gets nutrients from mamsa dhatu (muscles). …
