CONCEPT OF STHANASTHA AND MARGAGA DHATU IN RELATION WITH MODERN VIEW: A REVIEW ARTICLE
Dr. Devanand Rupajirao Pawar* and Dr. Ashwini Balasaheb Galande
ABSTRACT
According to Ayurveda, basic constituent of body are Tridosha, Saptadhatu and Trimalas[1] Dhatu Samyata is important for maintaining health. Dhatu Samya is attended with the help of Dhatu Poshana. Each Dhatu is importanat for Deha Dharana and Poshana. Dhatus are of two kinds, Sthayi or Poshya and Asthayi or Poshak, corresponding to the seven Dhatus[2] Sthanastha Dhatu defined as Dhatus which are found in their respective Ashayas(place where they present) and Dhatu which are flowing through Dhamanis known as Margaga Dhatu[3] The concept of Sthanastha and Margaga Dhatu can be helpful in understanding the etiopathogenesis of various metabolic diseases. This concept is also helpful to understand the Samprapti of Anukta Vyadhi and its line of treatment.
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