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Meda dhatu is the body component which indicates fat in general and adipose tissue in particular.<ref>Available from https://ayurvedanetworkbhu.com/physiological-issues-related-to-medo-dhatu-with-special-reference-to-obesity/ cited on 18/05/2020 </ref> Its important function is to oleate or lubricate (snehana). <ref>Available from http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/sat</ref>(SAT-B.435)
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<p style='text-align:justify;'>Meda dhatu is the body component which indicates fat in general and adipose tissue in particular.<ref>Available from https://ayurvedanetworkbhu.com/physiological-issues-related-to-medo-dhatu-with-special-reference-to-obesity/ cited on 18/05/2020 </ref> Its important function is to oleate or lubricate (snehana). <ref>Available from http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/sat</ref>(SAT-B.435)
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It is present in two forms:
It is present in two forms:
#Fixed or bounded form is observed as stored fats in adipocytes.
#Fixed or bounded form is observed as stored fats in adipocytes.
#The free form is observed as circulating lipids like lipoproteins or free fatty acids.<ref>Kishor Patwardhan, ‘Human Physiology in Ayurveda’, Published by Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi (2005) Page No.19</ref>
#The free form is observed as circulating lipids like lipoproteins or free fatty acids.<ref>Kishor Patwardhan, ‘Human Physiology in Ayurveda’, Published by Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi (2005) Page No.19</ref>
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|data1 = [[Sharira]] / [[Dhatu]] / Mamsa Dhatu
|data1 = [[Sharira]] / [[Dhatu]] / Meda Dhatu
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|data3 = Basisht G.
|data3 = Basisht G.
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|data4 = [[Charak Samhita Research, Training and Development Centre]], I.P.G.T.& R.A., Jamnagar
|data4 = [[Charak Samhita Research, Training and Development Centre]], I.P.G.T.& R.A., Jamnagar
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|data6 = June 4, 2020
|data6 = [[Charak Samhita Research, Training and Development Centre]], I.T.R.A., Jamnagar, India
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|data7 = June 4, 2020
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|data8 = [https://doi.org/10.47468/CSNE.2020.e01.s09.016 10.47468/CSNE.2020.e01.s09.016]
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Sushruta opines that they originated from pelvic region(kati) and kidneys(vrikka).[Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 9/12].
Sushruta opines that they originated from pelvic region(kati) and kidneys(vrikka).[Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 9/12].
Vagbhata added mamsa dhatu to the origin with kidneys (vrikka).[Ashtanga Sangraha Sharira Sthana 6/26]
Vagbhata added [[mamsa dhatu]] to the origin with kidneys (vrikka).[A.S.Sharira Sthana 6/26]
Considering the above opinions, the origin of meda dhatu can be considered in pelvic region, omentum and kidneys. The sites of origin are important for knowing the source of nourishment in diagnosis and treatment.
Considering the above opinions, the origin of meda dhatu can be considered in pelvic region, omentum and kidneys. The sites of origin are important for knowing the source of nourishment in diagnosis and treatment.
The following structures can be considered as components of the transportation and transformation system of meda dhatu.
The following structures can be considered as components of the transportation and transformation system of meda dhatu.
=== Layer of meda dhatu (medodhara kala)===
=== Layer of meda dhatu (medodhara kala)===
It is the layer of fat present in the abdominal cavity, small bones and long bones. In the abdominal cavity, it is present in the form of visceral fats.
It is the layer of fat present in the abdominal cavity, small bones and long bones. In the abdominal cavity, it is present in the form of visceral fats.
Meda dhatu present in the long and big bones is known as marrow (majja).That present inside the small bones is termed as red marrow (sarakta meda). The unctuous portion of mamsa dhatu transforms into fat and is known as muscle fat (vasa). [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 4/13]
Meda dhatu present in the long and big bones is known as marrow ([[majja]]).That present inside the small bones is termed as red marrow (sarakta meda). The unctuous portion of mamsa dhatu transforms into fat and is known as muscle fat (vasa). [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 4/13]
===Role of meda dhatu in embryonic development===
===Role of meda dhatu in embryonic development===
[[ Vividhashitapitiya Adhyaya]], [[Snehadhyaya]], [[Langhanabrimhaniya Adhyaya]], [[Ashtauninditiya Adhyaya]], [[Santarpaniya Adhyaya]]
[[ Vividhashitapitiya Adhyaya]], [[Snehadhyaya]], [[Langhanabrimhaniya Adhyaya]], [[Ashtauninditiya Adhyaya]], [[Santarpaniya Adhyaya]]
[[ Grahani Chikitsa]],[[Prameha Nidana]],[[Prameha Chikitsa]]
[[ Grahani Chikitsa]],[[Prameha Nidana]],[[Prameha Chikitsa]]
=== Related articles ===
*[[Dhatu]]
*[[Rasa dhatu]]
*[[Rakta dhatu]]
*[[Mamsa dhatu]]
*[[Asthi dhatu]]
*[[Majja dhatu]]
*[[Shukra dhatu]]
==External links ==
==External links ==
*SAT = Standard Ayurveda Terminology
*SAT = Standard Ayurveda Terminology
*Cha. = Charak
*Cha. = Charak
*Su. = Sushruta
*Su. = Sushruta
*Sha. =Sharangadhara
*Sha. =Sharangadhara
*Sa. = Samhita
*Sa. = Samhita
*A. = Ashtanga
*S. = Sangraha
=== References from [[Charak Samhita]] ===
The list of references for meda dhatu in Charak Samhita can be seen [[Media:Meda_dhatu-_reference_list.pdf|here.]]
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