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The components which act as building blocks of the body are known as Dhatus.
Dhatus are substances which support the body physically as well as physiologically. The strength and normalcy of the body depends on the state and health of Dhatus. They are seven in number and have specific functions in the body. It is the perfect maintenance of the quantum of Dhatus which help in maintaining the structure and function of the body.
The following table explains the Dhatus and their respective characteristic function:
| Dhatu | Can be loosely correlated to | Function |
|---|---|---|
Rasa रस | Plasma | Preenan प्रीणन ( Nourishment) |
Rakta रक्त | Blood | Jeevan जीवन (Life and Revival) |
Mamsa मांस | Muscle | Lepan लेपन (Coating) |
Meda मेद | Fat | Snehan स्नेहन (Lubrication) |
Asthi अस्थी | Bones | Dharan धारण (Support) |
Majja मज्जा | Bone Marrow | Pooran पुरण (Filling) |
Shukra शुक्र | Sexual hormones, Sperm / Ovum | Garbhotpadan गर्भोत्पादन (Reproduction) |
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