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==Formation and metabolism of mamsa dhatu==

==Formation and metabolism of mamsa dhatu==

The mamsa dhatu is formed from rakta dhatu. The nourishing portion of rakta dhatu and constituents of ahara rasa are transformed into mamsa dhatu by action of mamsa dhatvagni (metabolic factors of mamsa), vayu, jala and tejas  mahabhuta . [Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 15/29]  

The ''mamsa dhatu'' is formed from [[rakta dhatu]]. The nourishing portion of [[rakta dhatu]] and constituents of ''ahara rasa'' are transformed into ''mamsa dhatu'' by action of ''mamsa dhatvagni'' (metabolic factors of mamsa),[[ vayu]], [[jala]] and [[tejas  mahabhuta]]. [Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 15/29]  

It gets solid fleshy bulk due to prithvi mahabhuta. During embryogenesis, asthi and mamsa dhatu of embryo are developed from shukra. This mamsa dhatu is differentiated later into snayu (ligaments) during fetal development. [ Kas. Sam. Sharira Sthana 2/2]

It gets solid fleshy bulk due to [[prithvi mahabhuta]]. During embryogenesis, [[asthi]] and [[mamsa dhatu]] of embryo are developed from [[shukra]]. This ''mamsa dhatu'' is differentiated later into ''snayu'' (ligaments) during fetal development. [ Kas. Sam. Sharira Sthana 2/2]

The formation of mamsa dhatu is enhanced by anabolism in the fifth month of gestation.[Cha. Sa. Sharira  Sthana 4/21]

The formation of ''mamsa dhatu'' is enhanced by anabolism in the fifth month of gestation.[Cha. Sa. Sharira  Sthana 4/21]

Formation of layer during embryogenesis:  

'''Formation of layer during embryogenesis:'''

Seven layers of skin are formed during embryogenesis. Mamsadhara is the seventh and innermost layer. It is estimated to have thickness of 1 to 3 mm or two vrihi(grains of paddy). [One vrihi = 0.5 to 1.5 mm] This layer can be observed as deeper reticular layer of dermis.  

Seven layers of skin are formed during embryogenesis. ''Mamsadhara'' is the seventh and innermost layer. It is estimated to have thickness of 1 to 3 mm or two ''vrihi''(grains of paddy). [One vrihi = 0.5 to 1.5 mm] This layer can be observed as deeper reticular layer of dermis.  

This layer is affected in diseases like bhagandara(fistula), vidradhi(abscess) and arsha(hemorrhoids). [Su. Sam. Sharira Sthana 4/8]  

This layer is affected in diseases like ''bhagandara''(fistula), ''vidradhi''(abscess) and ''arsha''(hemorrhoids). [Su. Sam. Sharira Sthana 4/8]  

• Upadhatu and mala (metabolic byproducts and waste products):

• '''Upadhatu and mala (metabolic byproducts and waste products):

During the process of metabolism and formation of mamsa dhatu, vasa (muscle fat) and six layers of tvacha (skin)are formed as the upadhatu(metabolic byproducts). [Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 15/17] Sharangadhara considered vasa as the upadhatu of mamsa dhatu.[Sharangadhara Sa. Purva khanda chapter 5]Various secretions accumulated as wastes in external openings of ear and nostrils are waste products of metabolism of mamsa dhatu. [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 15/18]

'''Quantity of mamsa dhatu:'''

Quantity of mamsa dhatu:

The quantity of ''vasa'' (unctuous part of muscles or muscle fat) is three ''anjali''. [Cha.Sa. Sharira Sthana 7/15]. The structural component of ''mamsa dhatu'' is responsible for compactness of body and covers the skeleton properly with musclesand ligaments. There are 900 ''snayu'' (ligaments) and 400 ''peshi'' (muscles). [Cha.Sa.Sharira Sthana 7/14] Sushruta added 100 more ''peshi'' and thus enumerated them as 500 in male body and 520 in female body.[Su.Sa. Sha.5/37-39]

The quantity of vasa (unctuous part of muscles or muscle fat) is three anjali. [Cha.Sa. Sharira Sthana 7/15]. The structural component of mamsa dhatu is responsible for compactness of body and covers the skeleton properly with musclesand ligaments. There are 900 snayu (ligaments) and 400 peshi (muscles). [Cha.Sa.Sharira Sthana 7/14] Sushruta added 100 more peshi and thus enumerated them as 500 in male body and 520 in female body.[Su.Sa. Sha.5/37-39]

• The ''mamsa dhatu'' is formed on 3rd day from ''ahara rasa.'' [Cha.Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 15/20-21] However, Sushruta opines that the ''mamsa dhatu'' is formed in a time span of 6030 ''kala'' (ten days). [Su. Sa. Sutra Sthana 14/14]

'''Characteristics of mamsa sara (best quality of muscular tissue):  

 

The persons having essence of ''mamsa'' have their temples (''shankha''), forehead (''lalata''), nape (''krikatika''), eyes (''akshi''), cheek (''ganda''), jaws (''hanu''), neck (''griva''), shoulder (''skandha''), abdomen (''udara''), axillae (''kaksha''), chest (''vaksha''), hands (''pani''), feet (''pada'')and joints (''sandhi'') well developed with firm, heavy and good looking muscles. This essence indicates forbearance, restraint, and lack of greed, wealth, knowledge, happiness, simplicity, health, strength and longevity.[Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/105]

Characteristics of mamsa sara (best quality of muscular tissue):  

 

The persons having essence of mamsa have their temples (shankha), forehead (lalata), nape (krikatika), eyes (akshi), cheek (ganda), jaws (hanu), neck (griva), shoulder (skandha), abdomen (udara), axillae (kaksha), chest (vaksha), hands (pani), feet (pada)and joints (sandhi) well developed with firm, heavy and good looking muscles. This essence indicates forbearance, restraint, and lack of greed, wealth, knowledge, happiness, simplicity, health, strength and longevity.[Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/105]

==Existence of Mamsa dhatu in body: ==

==Existence of Mamsa dhatu in body: ==