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These are major structural components of the body. The seven major structural components are [[rasa]], [[rakta]], [[mamsa]], [[meda]], [[asthi]],[[majja]] and [[shukra]]. These function as body tissues. They stabilize and sustain the 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 are body constituents that build the basic structure and carry various physiological functions. They work as body tissues, stabilize and sustain the 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 the body depends upon dhatu. Therefore, it is important to understand the concept of dhatu.
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In physics and chemistry, the term dhatu is applied to denote metals like iron, copper etc.  In Sanskrit grammar, the term is applied to denote root verb and derivation.
     

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