AYURVEDA
Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of “INDIA” meaning “Science of Life”. According to Ayurveda the human body is composed of four basics are Dosha, Dhatu, Mala and Agni. These are called basic fundamentals of Ayurveda.
Dosha
Vata, Pitta and Kapha are the three vital principles of doshas, which together regulate and control the catabolic and anabolic metabolism. The main function of the three doshas is to carry the byproduct of digested foods throughout the body, which helps in growth & development of the body tissues. Any malfunction in these doshas causes disease or ailment.
Dhatu
Dhatu can be defined, as one, which supports the body. There are seven tissue systems in the body. These are Rasa (Plasma), Rakta (Blood), Mansa (Muscle), Meda (Fat tissues), Asthi (Bone), Majja (Marrow), Shukra (Semen)
Dhatus provides the basic nutrition to the body & helps in the growth and development of the body & mind. It is a chain system where each dhatu is developed or transformed out of the previous tissue layer, starting with the first dhatu i.e. plasma (rasa). So it is important that the first tissue, plasma should be healthy if it is not it will affect the other dhatus or tissues also. The main tissue Rasa is derived from food and is composed of vata, pitta and kapha molecules. It supplies nourishment to all the tissues. It does not contain cells. Dhatus mainly provide the nourishment to all the tissues. It contains no cells.
Mala
Mala means waste products. There are three types of malas, e.g. stool, urine and sweat. Malas are mainly the waste products of the body so their proper excretion from the body is essential to maintain the proper health of the individual.
Agni
Agni is responsible for all kinds of metabolic and digestive activity in the body. Agni can be termed as the various enzymes present in the elementary canal, liver and the tissue cells.
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