Abstract

MEASURES FOR ASSESSMENT OF SAPTA DHATUS: A COMPREHENSIVE AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Dr. Bhavya Pandey* and Prof. (Dr.) Srikanta Kumar Panda

Abstract

The concept of Dhatus—the seven fundamental tissues—forms the cornerstone of Ayurvedic anatomy and physiology. These include Rasa (plasma), Rakta (blood), Mamsa (muscle), Meda (fat), Asthi (bone), Majjā (bone marrow and nervous tissue), and Śhukra (reproductive tissue). Each Dhātu performs distinct physiological functions and serves as the basis for maintaining overall health and well-being. Imbalances in any Dhātu can manifest as various diseases, necessitating thorough assessment and diagnosis. Therefore, a detailed review of the measures for evaluating each Dhātu using classical Ayurvedic frameworks alongside modern diagnostic tools is need of present era. This article presents Innovative and integrative methods to comprehend Dhātu assessment supported by textual references which could also add on the to the knowledge of students regarding dhatus and help them with better understanding of the topic.

Keywords: Dhatu, Dhatu Assessment, Dhatu Poshan.