A REVIEW ON CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF UPADHATUS IN AYURVEDA
Dr. Vishal Kumar Sharma*
ABSTRACT
Dosh, Dhatu and Mala form the essential components of the body.
Ayurveda has explained the physiological functions of human body
under three elements viz. Dosha, Dhatu and Mala. Updhatus are
important physiological units and are derived from Dhatus and
resemble Dhatus in terms of structure, function and nature. Updhatus
are sub tissues or secondary tissues in the body which serve as
important components and have certain fixed functions to render.
Dhatus are closely related to the Updhatus. Updhatus are derived from
the first four Dhatus. Updhatus are end product of Dhatu metabolism.
Dhatavagni plays an important role in metabolism of Dhatus and
Updhatus. References about Dhatus are very less in Ayurvedic
literature. In this review article an effort is made to collect the information regarding the
concept of Updhatu which is being scattered in Ayurvedic samhitas. The basic concept of
Updhatu and various Updhatus mentioned by different Acharayas has been recollected in this
article.
Keywords: Dhatu, Updhatu, agni, Dhatavagni, Strotas.
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