Significance of Saptadhatu
Saptadhatu refers to the seven fundamental tissues in Ayurveda that are essential for maintaining health and vitality. These tissues include Rasa (plasma), Rakta (blood), Mamsa (muscle), Meda (fat), Asthi (bone), Majja (marrow), and Shukra (semen). Each of these tissues plays a crucial role in bodily functions, supporting overall well-being. Understanding Saptadhatu is vital for grasping Ayurvedic physiology and the relationship between nutrition and health, emphasizing the importance of dietary choices in sustaining these tissues.
Synonyms: Seven metals, Seven elements, Seven materials, Seven substances
In Dutch: Saptadhatu; In Finnish: Saptadhatu; In Spanish: Saptadhatu
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
The concept of Saptadhatu in local and regional sources
Saptadhatu encompasses the seven essential bodily elements: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Majja, Asthi, and Shukra, which collectively form the foundational substances necessary for physical health and balance in traditional medicine.
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) The seven elementary substances of the body: Rasa (chyle), Rakta (blood), Mamsa (flesh), Meda (fat), Majja (marrow), Asthi (bone), and Shukra (semen).[1]