According to Ayurveda, Meda dhatu (Samskrit: मेद धातुः) is one of the 7 dhatus (धातु) present in sharira (शरीरम्). It is that body component which indicates fat or adipose tissue in …

Feb 23, 2024 · Meda dhatu is the body component which indicates fat in general and adipose tissue in particular. Its important function is to oleate or lubricate (snehana).

Jul 22, 2013 · Dhatus are the strata or base for Doshas to show Dosha action. As per Ayurveda, Dosha, Dhatu and Mala (waste products) form the root – Moola of the body. Organs – such as …

Meda dhatu is the fourth dhatu after the mamsa dhatu in the sequence. It mainly does oleation or anointing of the structures of the body like Twak (skin), Akshi (eyes), Kesha (scalp hair), Loma …

Aug 4, 2023 · Meda Dhatu acts as a reservoir of energy, providing insulation and cushioning to vital organs, and contributing to various physiological functions. Let’s explore its functions, the …

Jan 30, 2025 · Meda Dhatu, the fourth of the seven, is a tissue that is formed as a semi-solid form of Rasa Dhatu. We find overlap between Meda Dhatu and adipose (fat) tissue in the western …

Nov 3, 2016 · Medo dhatu or fat tissue is one among the 7 dhatus (tissues) explained in Ayurveda. It is the 4 th tissue in the sequence and is formed from Mamsa dhatu or muscle …

There are 7 seven Dhatus in the body and among these 4th Dhatu is Medodhatu. Medodhatu can be correlated with lipids in modern perspectives. This article is an attempt to give a detailed …

Dec 21, 2023 · Meda Dhatu refers to the fatty tissues of the body, in addition to their waste products, such as sebum (skin oil) and sweat. These tissues are found in the buttocks, …

From Anatomy point of view, dhatu refers to tissue. In Rasa Shastra, dhatu stands for the minerals. The seven tissues or more precisely, dhatus are important from anatomical point of …