Abstract

Vd. Apashchim Baranth*

ABSTRACT

The physiology of human body as per Ayurveda works around homeostasis of Dosha, Dhatu and Mala. These are described as roots of our body; Dosha acts as subtle entity that governs function of human body while Dhatu acts as structural components and give strength to the body. Ayurveda described seven Dhatus in human body namely; Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja and Shukra. Rasa Dhatu resembles plasma of body, Rakta Dhatu is referred to blood, Mamsa Dhatu correlated with muscular components of body, Meda Dhatu denotes adipose tissue. Among these Mamsa Dhatu is very important component in our body. It’s moola sthana are Twacha and Snayu. It is widely accepted by all Ayurveda scholars who named it as Pishit, Taras, Palal, Kravyam, Amish. It helps in formation of mamsa dhatu in the body with its principle site in body as muscles, tendons and skin. Mamsa Dhatu is third one in the sequence of sevevn Dhatu. Panchabhautik constitution of Mamsa Dhatu is Pruthvi Mahabhut when Mamsa Dhatu (Muscle) produces in excellence condition individuals known as Mamsasara purush. Any kind of deviation in Mamsa dhatu leads to pathogenesis. So it is very important entity for the substance of life.