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''Mamsa'' literally means meat | ''Mamsa'' literally means flesh or meat. "Mamsa dhatu" is a body component that denotes flesh and includes similar to muscular tissue. Its important function is to cover body (lepana). It provides protective and structural covering above the skeleton. (SAT-B.433)<ref>Available from http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/sat</ref> | ||
As the name suggests, it is a bulky tissue and denotes status of nutrition. Due to its solid state, it provides proper size, shape and dimension to body. | As the name suggests, it is a bulky tissue and denotes status of nutrition. Due to its solid-state, it provides proper size, shape and dimension to the body. | ||
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==Etymology and derivation | ==Etymology and derivation == | ||
The word is derived from Sanskrit root called “Mans” meaning flesh or meat.<ref> Monier Williams (1899), “मांस”, in A Sanskrit–English Dictionary, new edition, Oxford: At the Clarendon Press, OCLC 458052227, page 805</ref> Mamsa dhatu is the component which enhances body mass, covers body parts, takes part in flexion and extension movements of joints with muscles and tendons attached to it.<ref>Jha Srujan. Amarkosha online application</ref> | The word is derived from Sanskrit root called “Mans” meaning flesh or meat.<ref> Monier Williams (1899), “मांस”, in A Sanskrit–English Dictionary, new edition, Oxford: At the Clarendon Press, OCLC 458052227, page 805</ref> Mamsa dhatu is the component which enhances body mass, covers body parts, takes part in flexion and extension movements of joints with muscles and tendons attached to it.<ref>Jha Srujan. Amarkosha online application</ref> | ||
==Synonyms | ==Synonyms == | ||
'''Pishita''': Found to be separated in single fibers (Vibhakta in Peshi svaroopa) | |||
'''Kravya''': Looks aggressive, fearful just be seeing it (Kuyate anena iti kravyam) | |||
Palala: Wrapped throughout body and having functional potential. (Kriya samarthyavaan) | |||
'''Amisha''' : Creates greed to achieve it or have it. | |||
'''Tarasa''' : Which is responsible for strength within the body (Bala) | |||
'''Rakta teja, Raktodbhava''': Originated and developed from previous [[Rakta dhatu]] | |||
'''Medaskrut''' : Involved in origin and development of next [[dhatu]] – [[Medas]] | |||
==Meanings in different contexts | == Meanings in different contexts== | ||
* In physiology, the word denotes structural and functional components mainly of muscle tissue. | |||
* In the classification of dietary articles, a separate group named ‘''mamsa varga''’ (class of meats) is described. It includes properties of meat of various animals and birds recommended for specific dietary and therapeutic purposes.[Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 27/35-87/] | |||
* A dietary preparation of "mamsarasa – Veshavara"(meat soup) is best for nourishing the body.[Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 25/40] | |||
==Panchabhautika constitution and properties | == Panchabhautika constitution and properties == | ||
The physical properties of | [[Vayu]], [[jala]] and [[agni mahabhuta]] play major role in the formation of "mama".[Cha. Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 15/29] Aftre formation, ''Mamsa'' have predominance of [[prithvi mahabhuta]]. | ||
The physical properties of "mamsa dhatu" are bulkiness (sthula), stable (sthira), heavy (guru ), rough (khara),hard (kathina) and smooth (shlakshna).<ref>Dwarkanath C. Introduction to Kayachikitsa. Chaukhambha Orientalia. Varanasi; 1996. Third edition.pg.322</ref> | |||
The biological properties of ''mamsa dhatu'' include moderately cold (''na ati sheeta''), heavy to digest (''na ati guru''), and moderately unctuous (''na ati snigdha''). [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 27/61] | |||
==Formation and metabolism of mamsa dhatu== | ==Formation and metabolism of mamsa dhatu== | ||
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Excessive consumption ''abhishyandi''(increasing secretions and causing obstruction), bulky, heavy to digest food and day time sleep are causative factor for vitiation of ''mamsavaha srotasa.'' [Cha. Sa. [[Vimana Sthana]] 5/15] | Excessive consumption ''abhishyandi''(increasing secretions and causing obstruction), bulky, heavy to digest food and day time sleep are causative factor for vitiation of ''mamsavaha srotasa.'' [Cha. Sa. [[Vimana Sthana]] 5/15] | ||
'''Action of different ''rasa''(tastes) on ''mamsadhatu | '''Action of different ''rasa''(tastes) on ''mamsadhatu'''[Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 26/43] | ||
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'''Lifestyle management:''' | '''Lifestyle management:''' | ||
'''Vyayama'' (specific physical exercise):''' | |||
''Vyayama'' is intended towards bringing stability (in body) and an increase in strength. It can decrease the morbidities and improve the functions of [[''agni.'']] [Cha.Sa,Sutra Sthana 7/31]. Current researches recognized exercise as a primary strategy to control hyperglycaemic disorders, also it induces a coordinated immune-neuro-endocrine response that acutely modulates cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscle functions and the immune response to exercise are widely dependent on the intensity and volume.<ref>Ana E Von Ah Morano et al, The Role of Glucose Homeostasis on Immune Function in Response to Exercise: The Impact of Low or Higher Energetic Conditions, Journal of Cellular Physiology ; Vol 235, No 4, Apr 2020 ; PP: 3169-3188</ref> | ''Vyayama'' is intended towards bringing stability (in body) and an increase in strength. It can decrease the morbidities and improve the functions of [[''agni.'']] [Cha.Sa,Sutra Sthana 7/31]. Current researches recognized exercise as a primary strategy to control hyperglycaemic disorders, also it induces a coordinated immune-neuro-endocrine response that acutely modulates cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscle functions and the immune response to exercise are widely dependent on the intensity and volume.<ref>Ana E Von Ah Morano et al, The Role of Glucose Homeostasis on Immune Function in Response to Exercise: The Impact of Low or Higher Energetic Conditions, Journal of Cellular Physiology ; Vol 235, No 4, Apr 2020 ; PP: 3169-3188</ref> | ||