The Se7en Body Tissues:
- Rasa ( Plasma ) – Nourishes the body. Plasma carries Chemicals ( Enzymes, Hormones )
- Rakta ( blood ) – Energizes the body. Blood carries Oxygen to and exchange Carbon dioxide from cells.
- Mamsa ( Muscles ) – Moves the body.
- Meda ( Fats ) – Collects and Store energy for the body
- Asthi ( Bones ) – Supports the body
- Majja ( Marrow ) – Nourishes the bones
- Shukra ( Reproductive tissues ) – For the next generation
| Dhatu | Definition | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa | The body fluids, including plasma, lymph, and intercellular fluids. | Rasa provides nutrition and hydration to all cells and tissues |
| Rakta | The blood components, mainly the red blood cells. | Rakta carries oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body and supports the immune system. |
| Mamsa | The muscular tissue, including the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. | Mamsa provides strength, movement, and protection to the body. |
| Meda | The adipose tissue, including the fat cells and fatty tissues. | Meda lubricates the joints, cushions the organs, and stores energy. |
| Asthi | The bony tissue, including the bones, cartilage, and teeth. | Asthi supports the body structure, protects the vital organs, and produces blood cells. |
| Majja | The bone marrow and nervous tissue, including the spinal cord, brain, and nerves. | Majja fills the cavities of the bones, produces blood cells, and controls the sensory and motor functions. |
| Shukra | The generative tissue, including the semen and ovum constituents, as well as stem cells. | Shukra is responsible for reproduction, vitality, and regeneration. |
Each dhatu has its own metabolic process (agni) that transforms it into the next higher dhatu or produces sub-tissues (upadhatu) and waste products (mala). The mala are the impurities or toxins that need to be eliminated from the body through natural channels.
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