The Sapta Dhatus Principle

-The Sapta Dhatus- 

When we say that tri doshas are only set of characteristics than a question arises, where do all these activity takes place in our body?

The answer is “Dhatus”. There are seven types of dhatus in our body according to ayurveda. This may be regarded as seven types of tissues based on the common functions they perform in our body.

	Dhatus	Analog	Functions
1.	Rasa	Fluid or plasma. Connective tissue	Provides contentment and saturation and it nourishes each and every tissue and cell of the body.
2.	Rakta	Blood cells	Blood generates clarity in complexion; it not only nourishes the body tissues, but provides physical strength and color to the body.
3.	Mamsa	Muscle issue	Its main function is to provide physical strength and support for the meda dhatu.
4.	Meda	Fats / adipose tissue	Medas gives rise to unctuous materials, it also lubricates the body.
5.	Asthi	Bones and cartilages	Asthi supports the body structure.
6.	Majja	Nervous tissue / bone marrow/ CSF	provides function, strength and regulates shukra dhatu
7.	Shukra	Reproductive tissue	Provides valour, discharge, pleasure, physical strength, exhilaration and is meant for reproduction or seed production.