Dhatu-Yoga as a Therapeutic Principle in Ayurveda: A Textual and Analytical Study Bridging Classical Theory with Tissue-Specific Medicine
1*Upasana S. Pawar, 2Yogita Mandle, and 3Dnyaneshwar M. Gadade
1-3Department of Ayurved Samhita and Siddhanta, Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research, Parul University, Vadodara - 391760 (India) 1Email ID: pawarupasana158@gmail.com, 9512578035 2Email ID: Yogitabm84@gmail.com 3Email ID: dnyaneshwargadade1252@gmail.com, Mob - 9890980760. Orchid ID: 0009-0004-7232-3463 1*Address of Correspondance : PG Scholar, Department of Ayurved Samhita and Siddhanta, Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research, Parul University, Vadodara - 391760 (India) Email ID: pawarupasana158@gmail.com, 9512578035
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda presents a comprehensive understanding of health and disease through the dynamic interplay of dosha, dhatu, and mala. Among these, dhatu represent the structural and functional basis of the body, and their involvement determines the clinical manifestation of disease. The present study explores the concept of Dhatu-Yoga as a therapeutic principle, emphasizing tissue-specific intervention based on the affected dhatu and its metabolic status. Classical texts highlight that disease expression occurs through doshadushya sammurchana, wherein vitiated dosha interact with susceptible dhatu, necessitating precise therapeutic alignment. This paper adopts a textual and analytical approach to examine the classical foundations of Dhatu-Yoga, with special reference to dhatvagni, avastha-vichara, and yukti-based treatment planning. The concept is elucidated through the management of vishama jvara, where distinct formulations are prescribed according to progressive involvement of rasa, rakta, mamsa, meda, asthi, and majja. The dual therapeutic strategies of dhatu-pachana and dhatu-bruhana are