Anjali
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Anjali is a personified measurement unit used to measure liquid and semi-solid components of body. One Anjali is equal to the quantity that can be filled in a space formed from joining one’s palms together. [Cha. Sa. Sharira Sthana 7/15]
Measurements of various components
- Udaka (Water): Ten anjali
- Rasa dhatu: Nine anjali
- Rakta dhatu: Eight anjali
- Purisha (feces): Seven anjali
- Shleshma : Six anjali
- Pitta: Five anjali
- Mutra: Four anjali
- Vasa: Three anjali
- Meda: Two anjali
- Majja: One anjali
- Mastishka: Half anjali
- Shukra: Half anjali
- Shlaishmic ojas: Half anjali [Cha. Sa. Sharira Sthana 7/15]
Current opinions
In an observational study, it is concluded that there is a volumic difference according to gender. Average measurement of one Anjali for a woman was found to be 100 ml & for a man was observed as 135 ml.[1]
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References
- ↑ Gadgil Neha, Kulkarni Akshar.An observational study to quantify the measure of Anjali Pramana - A pilot study.International Journal of Innovative Knowledge Concepts, 7(7) July, 2019