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Line 105: − Sl. No Dhatu Guna (qualities) Karma(functions) − 1 Rasa Drava, snigdha, sara, manda Tushti (satiety), Preenan(nourishment), Raktapushti (nourishing blood) − 2 Rakta Drava, sara, visra, laghu Jeevana (vitality), Varnaprasadana(complexion), Mamsapushti (nourishing muscles) − 3 Mamsa Sthira, guru, snigdha, pichila Dehapushti (nourishing body), Lepa (body mass) ,medapushti(nourishing adipose tissue) − 4 Medas Snigdha, guru,shlakshna, mrudu, Sandra Snehana (oleation) of eyes and body,drudhatwa(firmness), asthipushti (nourishing bones) − 5 Asthi Sthira,guru, kathina, khara Dharana(holding body frame) − Majjapushti (nourishing bone marrow) − 6 Majja Sandra, drava, snigdha,shlakshna Snehana (oleation), Balakara(strength), Asthipoorana(filling up bones), Shukrapushti (nourishing reproductive tissues) − 7 Shukra Drava, sheeta, snigdha Harsha (pleasure), Bala (strength), Garbhotpadana(reproduction) − + +
→Seven dhatu
• Dhatu term denoting any karyadravya (a product)[Cha. Sa. Sutra sthana 12/8]
• Dhatu term denoting any karyadravya (a product)[Cha. Sa. Sutra sthana 12/8]
'''Seven dhatu'''
The term generally refers the seven structural components of body.
The term generally refers the seven structural components of body.
The major functions of seven dhatus are listed as preenana(nourishment), jeevana(vitalizing), lepa(covering), snehana(moistening), dharana(supporting),poorana(filling), and garbhoptpadana(reproduction) respectively.[Ashtanga Hrudaya sutra sthana 9/4]
The major functions of seven dhatus are listed as preenana(nourishment), jeevana(vitalizing), lepa(covering), snehana(moistening), dharana(supporting),poorana(filling), and garbhoptpadana(reproduction) respectively.[Ashtanga Hrudaya sutra sthana 9/4]
Concept of Upadhatu and Dhatumala:
'''Concept of Upadhatu and Dhatumala:'''
Upadhatu and mala are by-products formed during process of metabolism. The by-products are categorized into these two groups according to their functional importance. Dhatu supports the body and nourishes the subsequent dhatu. However,upa-dhatus do not nourish any further element. They only carry physiological functions and only support body.
Upadhatu and mala are by-products formed during process of metabolism. The by-products are categorized into these two groups according to their functional importance. Dhatu supports the body and nourishes the subsequent dhatu. However,upa-dhatus do not nourish any further element. They only carry physiological functions and only support body.
The other by-products are dhatu-mala or excretory products. They can get easily vitiated by pathogenic factors; hence they are termed as mala.
The other by-products are dhatu-mala or excretory products. They can get easily vitiated by pathogenic factors; hence they are termed as mala.