Living body is continuously subjected to wear and tear process. Dhatus needs constant nourishment. Nourishment of the body or dhatu depends upon the quality of food. Food is converted to body constituents by the process of digestion. Panchabhautika food which consists of all six rasas is able to nourish Panchabhautika body.
Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, is known for its holistic approach to healthcare. It focuses on maintaining the balance of three doshas or energies – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha – that govern the human body’s functioning. According to Ayurveda, the human body is made up of seven dhatus or tissues, which are responsible for maintaining the body’s structure and function. In this blog, we will explore the concept of dhatus in Ayurveda and their significance in maintaining optimal health.
Moolasthanas are the sites of utpatti (formation) or vahana (transportation) of a particular substance to which the strotas belongs. They can also be the easiest sites for the examination of that strotas. Moolasthana of strotas controls all other organs related to that channel. Sometime the root of channel is the easiest one for its examination. Hence examination of the moolasthana is important for clinical examination.
Formation of dhatu is a continuous process. Charaka has compared dhatu formation to fetching of water with pulley from well. Charaka further elaborates that dhatu formation depends on activity of dhatu-agni.
The term ‘Strotas’ means channel or system in which some tissue or other material is formed, secreted or transported.
Dosha, dhatu and mala are the basic elements of human body. Amongst these doshas are more important. Principle of ‘Purusha-loka sammit nyaya’ (Theory of macro and micro cosmos) explains that Kapha, Pitta, Vata maintain body functions, same as the moon, the sun and the wind do it in the nature.
The pathways within the human body which communicates and links the different corners. The pathways which help in manufacture and transportation of essential ingredients which support the life entity, the basic amenities needed to manufacture and create the tissues of the body and to flush out the unnecessary things which contaminate the inner sanctum.
Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical system, emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between the body, mind, and spirit. One of the fundamental concepts in Ayurveda is Ayu, which refers to life, vitality, or longevity. Ayu is considered to be the essence of life and is essential for good health and well-being.