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→Eight dhatu
Dhatus are body constituents which build the basic structure and carry various physiological functions. They work as body tissues, stabilize and sustain body. (Code:SAT-B.425)<ref>National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic Portal by Ministry of AYUSH Available on http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/sat</ref>
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Dhatu means body constituents which build the basic structure and carry various physiological functions. They work as body tissues, stabilize and sustain body. (Code:SAT-B.425)<ref>National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic Portal by Ministry of AYUSH Available on http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/sat</ref>
The structural and functional integrity of body depends upon dhatu. Therefore, it is important to understand the concept of dhatu.
The structural and functional integrity of body depends upon dhatu. Therefore, it is important to understand the concept of dhatu.
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These are components of [[prakriti]]. [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/17]
These are components of [[prakriti]]. [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/17]
It consists of five [[mahabhuta]] (in their subtle form), ego (ahamkara), intellect(mahat), and primordial element(avyakta).
It consists of five [[mahabhuta]] (in their subtle form), ego (ahamkara), intellect(mahat), and primordial element([[Avyakta|avyakta]]).
=== Twenty four dhatu ===
=== Twenty four dhatu ===
==Importance in management of disease==
==Importance in management of disease==
*While treating the conditions like dhatukshaya or dhatuvrudhi, the principles of “samanya and vishesha” are applied.For example, the [[mamsa dhatu]] get increased predominantly with the consumption of meat,[[rakta]] by rakta, [[meda]] by fat, vasa by muscle fat, [[asthi]] by tarunasthi(cartilage), [[shukra]] by shukra(semen) and garbha(fetus) by ama garbha, like egg. [Cha. Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 6/10]
*While treating the conditions like dhatukshaya or dhatuvrudhi, the principles of “samanya and vishesha” are applied.For example, the [[mamsa dhatu]] get increased predominantly with the consumption of meat,[[rakta]] by rakta, [[meda]] by fat, vasa by muscle fat, [[asthi]] by cartilage(tarunasthi), [[shukra]] by semen(shukra) and fetus(garbha) by ama garbha, like egg. [Cha. Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 6/10]
*Acharya Sushruta says that dosha get sthiratwa(stability) and mahatwa(severity) when they invade the successive dhatu.It becomes difficult to manage them, when they have invaded the deeper dhatu as in case of a tree with deeper roots. [Su.sa. Sutra sthana 23/15-16]
*Acharya Sushruta says that dosha get stability(sthiratwa) and severity(mahatwa) when they invade the successive dhatu. It becomes difficult to manage them, when they have invaded the deeper dhatu as in case of a tree with deeper roots. [Su.sa. Sutra sthana 23/15-16]
*While planning the treatment of a particular disease, the stage of the disease in terms of involvement of dhatu is important. The concept of koshtha and shakha is important here. In some contexts, the term koshtha is used for [[rasa dhatu]] and shakha refers to the succeeding dhatu([[rakta]],[[mamsa]] etc.).
*While planning the treatment of a particular disease, the stage of the disease in terms of involvement of dhatu is important. The concept of koshtha and shakha is important here. In some contexts, the term koshtha is used for [[rasa dhatu]] and shakha refers to the succeeding dhatu([[rakta]],[[mamsa]] etc.).
Panchakarma procedures are indicated for the elimination of morbid [[dosha]] situated in shakha after bringing them back to koshtha. [Su.sa. Chikitsa Sthana 32/21]
Panchakarma procedures are indicated for the elimination of morbid [[dosha]] situated in shakha after bringing them back to koshtha. [Su.sa. Chikitsa Sthana 32/21]
*Among the benefits of snehana , the term “pratyagradhatu”(rejuvenation of dhatu)is mentioned.[Su.sa. chikitasa Sthana 31/56]
*Among the benefits of [[snehana]], rejuvenation of dhatu (pratyagradhatu)is mentioned.[Su.sa. chikitasa Sthana 31/56]
*Among the benefits of shodhana chikitsa , “dhatusthiratwam”(strength in terms of proper formation)is emphasized. [Su.sa. Chikitsa Sthana 33/27]
*Among the benefits of shodhana chikitsa, strength in terms of proper formation(dhatusthiratwam)is emphasized. [Su.sa. Chikitsa Sthana 33/27]
== Contemporary approach ==
== Contemporary approach ==
[[Grahani Chikitsa]]
[[Grahani Chikitsa]]
=== Related articles ===
*[[Rasa dhatu]]
*[[Rakta dhatu]]
*[[Mamsa dhatu]]
*[[Meda dhatu]]
*[[Asthi dhatu]]
*[[Majja dhatu]]
*[[Shukra dhatu]]
=== Abbreviations ===
*SAT = Standard Ayurveda Terminology
*Cha. = Charak
*Su. = Sushruta
*Ka. = Kashyapa
*Sha. =Sharangadhara
*Sa. = Samhita
*A. = Ashtanga
*Hr. = Hridaya
*S. = Sangraha
=== List of references in [[Charak Samhita]] ===
=== List of references in [[Charak Samhita]] ===
The list of references of dhatu observed in Charak Samhita can be downloaded [[Media:Dhatu-_List_of_references.pdf|here]].
The list of references of dhatu observed in Charak Samhita can be downloaded [[Media:Dhatu-_List_of_references.pdf|here]].
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