IMPORTANCE OF 7 DHATUS ACCORDING TO AYURVEVED

INTRODUCTION

1. RASA DHATU – a closer look at PLASMA as Ayurveda perspective
2. RAKTA DHATU – a closer look at BLOOD as Ayurveda perspective
3. MAMSA DHATU – a closer look at MUSCLE from the Ayurveda perspective
4. MEDA DHATU – a closer look at FAT from the Ayurveda perspective
5. ASTHI DHATU – a closer look at BONES from the Ayurveda perspective
6. MAJJA DHATU – a closer look at NERVOUS SYSTEM from the Ayurveda perspective
7. SHUKR DHATU – a closer look at REPRODUCTIVE TISSUE from the Ayurveda perspective.

HOW DHATUS ARE MADE
whatever food we eat, after being digested by the digestive fire, goes through many processes and turns into dhatus. The food you eat is further broken down into two parts: the essence and the feces. Essence means the nutrients and energy from food, so that our body can function properly. On the other hand, feces means that the waste that is formed after digesting food, which does not contribute to the body, goes out of the body in the form of stool. This essence of food reaches the blood with the help of air and then through the blood it spreads throughout the body to form dhatus.

All these dhatus are in a sequence and each dhatu after being digested by fire gets converted into the next dhatu. For example, the food that you eat, after being digested by the digestive fire, first turns into rasa i.e. plasma. After this, the plasma is in the blood and then the muscles are formed from the blood. Similarly this sequence continues. Lastly, Shukra i.e. reproductive tissue like semen, sperm etc. is formed. That is why it is said that it is very important to cure the digestive fire in the body. Ras dhatu (plasma) is the basic element in the manufacture of all these dhatus. Let us know about each dhatu in detail.

1. RAS DHATU
the three doshas, ​​the seven dhatus, the five elements, the body, the senses and all the functions of the mind are done by this rasa dhatu. Rasa dhatu is formed in the digestive system and then this rasa spreads throughout the body through the blood. Due to disturbances in the doshas, ​​the level of dhatus also starts to change. If the imbalance in the dosha affects the dhatu, then disease arises. The disease which arises due to contamination of the dhatus, that disease is said by adding it to the name of that dhatu. Like Rasaj disease due to contamination of Ras Dhatu.
FUNCTIONS OF RAS DHATU
the main function of this juice is to satisfy. It gives satisfaction and happiness and nourishes the dhatu (blood) next to it.
SYMPTOMS OF RAS DHATU AGGRIVATION
With the increase of rasa dhatu, symptoms appear such as lack of digestive power, nausea, excessive salivation, vomiting, respiratory diseases and cough etc.

SYMPTOMS OF RAS DHATU DEFICIENCY
Like the increase in Ras Dhatu, deficiency is also injurious to health. It can be recognized by these only symptoms. Dry mouth, tiredness, dryness, pain in the heart and rapid heartbeat, fast breathing, etc. are the symptoms of deficiency in Ras Dhatu.

DISEASES CAUSED BY IMBALANCE OF RASA DHATU
Due to the increase of rasa dhatu in the body, many problems start occurring. The main problems among these are as follows.

• Loss of appetite,
• Do not feel good
• Bad taste in mouth
• Fever
• Fainting
• Impotence
• Decreased digestive power
• Wrinkled skin
  WHAT WE DO TO TREAT THIS
  It is considered beneficial to use rasayana and sedatives for the treatment of rasaja diseases.
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2. RAKTA DHATU

FUNCTIONS OF RAKTA DHATU
Blood is the most important part of our body. With its help, all the other organs get nourishment. This dhatu enhances the complexion and the knowledge that we get from the rest of the senses is also possible due to blood.
SYMPTOMS OF AGGRAVATED RAKTA DHATU
Redness appears in the skin and eyes when there is an increase in rakta dhatu.
SYMPTOMS OF DEFICIENCY IN RAKTA DHATU:
When there is a deficiency in Rakta Dhatu, the blood vessels become weak. Due to its deficiency, the glow of the skin fades and the skin becomes dry. If there is a deficiency of rakta dhatu, the patient likes acidic and cold things more.
DISEASES CAUSED BY IMBALANCE OF RAKTA DHATU:
The imbalance of rakta dhatu in the body leads to many problems. Some of the major diseases are as follows:

• Leprosy
• Blood cancer
• Bleeding from female genitals
• Sores in the mouth
• Penis ripening
• Enlargement of the spleen
• Knot in stomach
• Black mole and pimples on face
• Shingles
• White spot
• Jaundice
• Joint disease
  WHAT WE DO TO TREAT THIS
  Purification, nutrition and purgation of blood are the best remedies for diseases caused by rakta dhatu.
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  Pitta

3. MAMSA DHATU
FUNCTIONS OF MAMSA DHATU
The main function of medha dhatu is lepan, that is, the construction of our muscles. Just as cement or clay is coated in the construction of a house, in the same way the muscles are coated in the construction of the body. The body gets strength from muscles. It provides protection to the entire body structure.
SYMPTOMS OF AGGRAVATED MAMSA DHATU
Due to the increase of meat metal in the body, obesity increases due to increase in meat in the neck, hips, cheeks, thighs, legs, stomach, chest etc. This causes heaviness in the body.
Ghee, oil, fat and greasy things should not be consumed when the meat increases too much. Apart from this, include fasting, yoga and exercise in your lifestyle.
SYMPTOMS OF DEFICIENCY OF MAMSA DHATU
Due to the deficiency of mamsa dhatu, symptoms like weakness in the limbs, dryness in the body, some stinging pain in the body and weakening of blood vessels start appearing.
DISEASES CAUSED BY IMBALANCE OF MAMSA DHATU
the following problems occur due to the imbalance of meat dhatu in the body.

• Increase in thigh meat
• Increase in the size of the glands of the throat
• Lumps in tongue, soles, and throat
  DHATU MALA
• karna mala – ear wax
• Netra mala – eye wax
• Nasa mala – nasal secretion
• Asya mala – oral debris
• Roma kupa mala – sebum
• Prajanana mala – smegma

4. MEDA DHATU
Meda dhatu refers to the fat present in our body. Fat has an important role in our body.
FUNCTIONS OF MEDA DHATU
the main function of this metal is to bring lubrication and heat to the body. It gives strength, protection, firmness and stability to the body.
SYMPTOMS OF INCREASED MEDA DHATU IN BODY
Due to the increase of meda dhatu in the body, symptoms like enlargement of throat glands, increase in size of stomach are seen. Apart from this, getting tired after doing a little hard work, dangling of breasts and abdomen, body odor are the main symptoms of Meda Dhatu.
SYMPTOMS OF DEFICIENCY IN MEDA DHATU
some symptoms are seen even if there is a deficiency of meda dhatu in the body. Withering of eyes, dryness in hair and ears, thinning of stomach and other parts of the body, enlargement of spleen etc. are the main symptoms of meda dhatu deficiency. Due to the deficiency of Meda Dhatu, non-vegetarian patients feel like eating fatty meat.
DISEASES CAUSED BY IMBALANCE OF MEDA DHATU
with the increase of meda dhatu, the risk of many diseases increases. Some of these major diseases are as follows.

• Burning in hands and feet
• Tangle of hair
• Dry mouth, throat, and soles
• Laziness
• Being very thirsty
• Sweating profusely
• Body burn
• Body numbness
  WHAT WE DO TO TREAT THIS
  increasing fat dhatu simply means increasing body fat. For this, you should make efforts to reduce obesity by making the right changes in your lifestyle. For this keep fast and do yoga. If there is deficiency of fat dhatu, then eat fatty things like ghee, milk etc.
  DHATU MALA
  Sweda (sweating)

5. ASTHI DHATU
The structure of our body is made up of bones. On the basis of this the shape of the body and its parts is determined and the body remains standing.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF AGGRAVATION OF ASTHI DHATU
Due to the increase of Asthi Dhatu in the body, the size of the bones starts becoming thicker and elongated than normal. Its main symptoms are rapid growth of hair and nails, more than normal size of teeth, pain in bones and teeth, diseases of beard and mustache etc.
SYMPTOMS OF DEFICIENCY IN ASTHI DHATU
Due to the deficiency of Asthi Dhatu in the body, the bones start getting weak. Pain in bones and joints, cracking and dryness of teeth and nails, loss of hair and beard hair etc. are the symptoms of deficiency of Asthi dhatu.
WHAT WE DO TO TREAT THIS
when the asthi dhatu increases, a basti prepared with liquid substances should be given. Calcium-rich diet, milk, whey, cheese, buttermilk, dry fruits should be taken in case of weak bone. Apart from this, if there is weakness in bones, eat pulses like fresh fruits, green vegetables, gram etc. Walking in the sun for some time daily is also beneficial for bones. You can also take Muktashukti and Shankhabhasma etc. to strengthen bones.
DHATU MALA
Roma (body hairs)
nakha (nails)

6. MAJJA DHATU
The meaning of the majja dhatu is the bone marrow present in the body. Bone marrow is filled in the empty spaces and holes inside the bones present in the body. Majja dhatu acts as a lubricant between the joints of the bones and makes them strong.
SYMPTOMS AND DISEASES OF THE ENLARGEMENT OF MAJJA DHATU
Heaviness in the whole body, especially in the eyes, and the presence of large blisters in the joints of the bones are the symptoms of the growth of the majja dhatu.
The following diseases can occur due to the increase of majja dhatu.

• Bone cancer
• Blood cancer
• Pain and abscesses in the joints of the fingers
• Dizzy
• Fainting
• Darkness before the eyes
  SYMPTOMS OF DEFICIENCY IN MAJJA DHATU
  Deficiency of majja dhatu can also cause many problems in the body. The following are some of the major problems among them.
• Hollowness in bones
• Osteopenia
• Osteoporosis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Fracture of bones and joints
• Dizzy
• Darkness before the eyes
• Venus deficiency
  WHAT WE DO TO TREAT THIS
  If there is a deficiency of bone marrow in the body, diet containing marrow should be consumed.
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• Sebaceous secretion
• thick secretion from the eye
• mucus of faces

7. Shukra dhatu
it is considered to be the last, most powerful and important dhatu. It is directly related to the reproductive tissue present in our body. That is, all those things which help in producing children come under the Shukra dhatu.
FUNCTIONS OF SHUKRA DHATU
the main function of Shukra metal is to produce children. Attraction towards opposite sex, valor, fearlessness, discharge of semen during intercourse, etc. are governed by Shukra dhatu.
SIGNS OF INCREASE IN SHUKRA DHATU
Excess secretion of shukra dhatu, increased sex drive and stones in the path of shukra are the symptoms of increase in Shukra dhatu.
SYMPTOMS OF SHUKRA DHATU DEFICIENCY
Due to the deficiency of Shukra dhatu in the body, many types of symptoms start appearing. Weakness in the body, dry mouth, anemia, fatigue, impotence etc. are the symptoms of Shukra dhatu deficiency. Apart from this, severe pain in the testicles, burning in the penis are also symptoms of shukra deficiency.
DISEASES CAUSED BY THE IMBALANCE OF SHUKRA DHATU
the following problems occur due to the imbalance of Shukra dhatu in the body.

• Impotence
• Decreased desire for sex
• Chance of having a child
• Giving birth to an impotent child
• Giving birth to a young child
• Giving birth to a crippled or deformed child

WHAT TO DO TO TREAT THIS
If there is more shukra in the body, then fasting, worship and eat a balanced diet. If there is a deficiency of Shukra dhatu, take Shukra-enhancing medicines and Shukra affirming medicines with sweet rasa.
DHATU MALA
Smashrus