Abstract

RELEVANCE OF MEDOSAARA IN PRESENT SCENARIO WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO LIFESTYLE DISORDER

Dr. Vijeyata Verma*, Dr. Seema Verma, Dr. Ashok Kumar and Dr. Gitanjali Sasmal

Abstract

Ayurveda defines health as a state of physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. According to Ayurveda Shareera is made from Dosha, Dhatu and Mala. There are seven Dhatus in our body and Medo Dhatu is one of them. Literally, the word Medo is derived from root “Trimida Snehana” and it stands for Sneha, Fat, and Oil etc. In our body the substance which has Snigdhatva property is called Medos. Strength of body depends on the excellent and finest quality status of Dhatu. Qualitative, quantitative and functional assessment of seven Dhatus is called Dhatu Sara. Person having maximum qualities of any of tissue excellence is called Uttam Saara. Person having symptoms opposite to Uttam Dhatu Saara is called as Asaara Dhatu. Person having moderate symptoms of Dhatu Sara is called Madhyam Sara. According to Ayurveda in treatment, Sara Pareeksha is essential. In modern scenario human have many diseases due to their lifestyle so there is need to study of this Medo Sara and also its relationship with Agni, Prakruti, Bala, so we can prevent or treat such diseases of Medo Dhatu. By this study we can blend our modern lifestyle and health oriented habits with the ancient knowledge of Saara Pareeksha to lead a healthy, happy, stress-free life.

Keywords: Medo Dhatu, Dhatu Saara, Medo saara, Saara assessment, Lifestyle disorder.