Review Article on Mamsa Dhatu - Ayurveda and Modern view

Dr. Mohit Kumar; Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agri

doi:10.21760/jaims.v4i01.575

Dr. Mohit Kumar 2nd year Post Graduate Scholar, Himalayiya Ayurvedic (PG) Medical College, Jeevanwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, INDIA.
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agri 3rd year Post Graduate Scholar, Rishikul Govt. PG Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, INDIA.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v4i01.575

Keywords: Mamsa Dhatu, Muscular tissue, Mamsadhatwagni, Mamsadhara Kala, Immunity

Abstract

In Ayurveda, there are three basic blocks upon which the human body stands, these are Dosha, Dhatu and Mala. Dhatus are the main which perform the function of holding together the bodily elements. There are seven Dhatu in person; these are Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja and Shukra. As Mamsa Dhatu is very important component of our body and its Moola Sthana are Twacha and Snayu. Mamsa is one of the seven constructive build icons of body namely Dhatus. It is widely accepted by all the Ayurvedic scholars who named it as Pishit, Taras, Palal, Raktateja, Medaskruta, Kravyam, Aamisha and so on. It helps in formation of Mamsa Dhatu in the body with its principle site in body as muscles, tendons and skin. According to Ayurveda, there are seven Dhatu in person; these are Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja and Shukra. These Dhatu are defined as per their function. These are important for healthy state of the body. Mamsa Dhatu is third one in the sequence of seven Dhatu.

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