Concept of Majja Dhatu and its significance in the Diagnosis and Management
Athira V1 , Mariya Husain2* and Atul P Ambadi3
12,3Department of Kriya Sharir, Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research, Parul University, Vadodara - 391760 (India) 1Email ID - drathiravenugopal@gmail.com 2Email ID- drmariya24@gmail.com 3Email: athulambadi007@gmail.com *Corresponding Author: Mariya Husain Email ID- drmariya24@gmail.com, Mob No: +918329771085.
ABSTRACT
The basic physiological constituent for the human body’s survival as per Ayurveda is Dosha, Dhatu, and Mala. The role of Dhatu is Dharana (giving support). Majja Dhatu is the sixth Dhatu among seven. According to Acharya Charaka, Majjadhatu is produced once Vata causes porosity in Asthi Dhatu and the unctuousness of Meda files in it. This finally is Majja Dhatu. It plays a significant role in the process of red blood cell production. Saraktameda and Majja are explained by Acharya Susrutha. The metabolic by-products (Malas) resulting from the transformation of Majja Dhatu are considered to be Netra (eyes), Twak (skin), and Vit Sneha (unctuousness of feces) The quantity of Majja Dhatu is one Anjali. According to Acharya Charaka, Majjavaha Srotas is a channel that facilitates the circulation of Majja Dhatu, which is crucial for maintaining the structural integrity and functionality of bones. As per Ashtanga Samgraha, Parva (joints) and Asthi (bones) are identified as the Moolasthana of the Majjavaha Srotas. Here is an attempt to conceptualize study Majja Dhatu, and its importance in the diagnosis of disease and management based on the description in Ayurveda classics.