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Dhatu
That which holds together
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05/20/2017

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Term
Matter doesn't move without?
Definition
Energy
Term
Doshas represent _______ and dhatus represent ___________.
Definition
Energy & Matter
Term
How many upadhatus, or secondary tissues are developed as a byproduct of Dhatu digestion?
Definition
Seven
Term
How are the dhatus nourished?
Definition
By food.
Term
What are the Dhatus?
Definition
Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra/Artava
Term
Rasa is located where?
Definition
Plasma, lymph, Serum
Term
What is the function of Rasa?
Definition
Preenan (nourishment)
Term
What are the two upadhatus for Rasa?
Definition
Stanya (breastmilk) and Raja (menstrual fluids)
Term
Where is the location of Rakta?
Definition
Blood
Term
What's the function of Rakta?
Definition
Jeevana (Giving life)
Term
What are the upadhatus of Rakta?
Definition
Kandara (tendons)
Sira (blood vessels)
Term
Where is the dhatu Mamsa located?
Definition
The Muscle
Term
What is the function of Mamsa?
Definition
Lepana (plastering of the body)
Term
What are the signs of Rasa?
Definition
1. A person is happy, strong, healthy and has good memory.
2. Skin is soft, smooth and glowing.
3. The hair is oily soft and silky
Term
Rasa is responsible for what?
Definition
Lactation & menstruation.
Term
Where is Rakta dhatu located in the body?
Definition
The red blood cells.
Term
How many days does it take to form Rakta dhatu?
Definition
6 days
Term
What is the mala of the rakta dhatu?
Definition
Pitta
Term
How many days does it take for the Mamsa Dhatu to form?
Definition
11 days
Term
What are the upadhatus of of Mamsa dhatu?
Definition
Subcutaneous fat and skin
Term
What's the combination of elements for Mamsa dhatu?
Definition
Earth, Fire and water.
Term
What are signs of healthy Mamsa dhatu?
Definition
Muscular body with good tone, strong joints and coordination, great strength and stamina.
Term
Meda Dhatu represents what part of the body?
Definition
The fat, lipids, adipose tissue, and cholesterol
Term
Where is the Meda Dhatu located?
Definition
In the Omentum and kidneys
Term
How many days does it take for Meda Dhatu to form after food digestion?
Definition
16 days
Term
What is the upadhatu of Meda dhatu?
Definition
Ligaments
Term
What is the mala of Meda dhatu?
Definition
Sweat or called sweda
Term
Asthi dhatu is located where?
Definition
In the bones
Term
What is the function of asthi dhatu?
Definition
To support
Term
Signs of healthy Asthi dhatu?
Definition
Long and strong bones.
Strong nails, hair and teeth
Term
What are many bone disorders caused by?
Definition
Old age
Term
Where is Majja dhatu located?
Definition
In the bone barrow
Term
When does the nourishment of Majja being?
Definition
After 26 days of food ingestion?
Term
The upadhatu of Majja dhatu are what?
Definition
Lachrymal secretion & tears
Term
What are the signs of good Majja Dhatu?
Definition
Body is strong and supple
Skin and voice are soft
Joints are strong and well built
Eyes are big and lustrous
Term
Shukla/Artava dhatu are what?
Definition
The reproductive tissue
Term
What is Shukla in males?
Definition
Sperm
Term
Artava dhatu is what in females?
Definition
Ovum or female seed
Term
How many days does it take to form Shukla/Artava dhatu?
Definition
31 days
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