Abstract

CONCEPT OF ASTHIDHATU- A REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Swati Vedpathak*, Dr. Sunil G. Topre and Dr. Ravindra Bhurke

Abstract

Doshas, Dhatus and Malas plays an important role in human body.The human body is composed of seven types of Dhatu called Sapta Dhatu. Asthi is one among the seven dhatu which gives structure and support to the human body. In this article, we are trying to collect the general information of Asthi dhatu regarding formation of nutrition, number, nature, distribution, character and effect on body when it deviates from its physiological condition of Asthi dhatu.

Keywords: Asthi Dhatu, Asthi kshaya, Asthidhara kala,Asthivaha Srotas, Asthi vriddhi.