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According to Ayurveda, the human body comprises Saptadhatus, which means seven constituent elements. The dhatus are responsible for the structure of the body. They maintain the functioning of various systems, orsgans, and important parts of the body and have a vital role in developing and nourishing the body.
The dhatus are responsible for the body’s protective mechanism. With the help of agni (fire), they handle the immune processes. Each tissue or dhatu is considered to be governed by one of the – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. When one dhatu starts malfunctioning, it affects the following dhatu. Here, let’s discuss the four dhatus.
Medas Dhatu
Otherwise known as the body’s fatty tissues, its key function is lubrication. These tissues store excess body fat in the abdomen. As the adrenal cortex is in charge of fat metabolism, keeping your stress levels under check is pertinent to avoid gaining weight. Also, this is where HDL cholesterol in the body, the good cholesterol provides structure and shape. The sure sign that the Medas is nourished is that you will have beautiful hair, healthy skin and complexion, well-oiled joints, moist lips, and healthy bowel movements.
On the contrary, a deficiency of Medas dhatu will make you sluggish, your metabolic fire repressed, and the metabolic activity slowed down. The digestion will become slow, and all dhatus will begin to increase. Furthermore, there will be soft tissue, especially around the abdomen. The signs of a deficit Medas dhatu include a gaunt face, dry hair or skin, and cracks over the lips and tongue point. One of the pragmatic ways to monitor Medas dhatu is done by Ayurvedic physicians by visually examining the body and checking if there is an even spread of body fat, hair, and skin.
Asthi Dhatu
In Sanskrit, Asthi means bones. This tissue gets nourished by Mamsa dhatu, and its key function is to hold your body erect. In old age, the bone tissue starts degenerating. Bones store minerals like calcium, magnesium, and zinc. When this tissue is nourished, your joints, bones, ankles, heels, nails, and teeth become healthy, and you will feel energetic and active. Your body will be strong too. If it is deficient, you will see cracking and inflexible joints, bone pain, nail issues, excessive hair growth, teeth issues, receding gums, sensitivity to cold and humidity, backaches, and spinal cord issues.
Majja Dhatu
The nervous system and bone marrow are treated as a single one in Ayurveda. Its key function is to increase the bone cavity. Balancing Majja dhatu comes from the stillness in your mind and body, while meditation and yoga are very effective practices to focus your mind and further reduce your stress level. A well-nourished optimal state of Majja means you will have soft organs, a good complexion, long rounded joints, an ability to fight ailments, and overall robust health and longevity. Signs of deficiency in asthi means you feel dizziness, lack of stability, swollen or painful joints, memory loss, fear and anxiety, shivering, ringing ears, dark circles around the eyes, stuttering, sensitivity to noise, and sleep disorders.
Shukra Dhatu
It is the final dhatu in the tissue formation cycle. It is also the male semen and the female egg, as it contains the essence of all the other dhatus of the body. Reproduction is its key function. The primary element in producing Shukra dhatu is water, the key nourishment of the body and dhatus. Rasa dhatu or lymph is the first level, and it contains micro-nutrients, while Medas dhatu is considered more refined and stores the energy of water as body fat.
Furthermore, only the most nourishing foods nourish Shukra dhatu, including milk, meat juice (bone broth), ghee, and nuts. A well-nourished Shukra means you will have delicate features, beautiful eyes, teeth, complexion, and overall appearance. Your body, too, will be strong and healthy. Suppose you have a deficiency in this dhatu. In that case, you will have trouble in conceiving (female), immature or painful ejaculation (male), sperm in urine, blood in sperm, enlarged prostate, or even may feel fear towards sex.
Now that you’ve understood the various dhatus and their roles, if you feel any imbalance, don’t hesitate to consult an Ayurvedic physician.
Ayurvedic consultant Ajesh M. BAMS earned his Bachelor Degree in Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery from Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College under Rajiv Gandhi University of Medical Science, Bangalore, Karnataka in 2011. He served in various Ayurvedic institutions in Kerala as an Ayurvedic Physician and has over 8 years of experience in Keraleeya Panchakarma Chikitsa.
allooparambil Joshy Lijo has a Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing & Panchakarma Therapy from Kuttielavil Ayurvedic Centre and Institute, Kottayam, Kerala (2006-2007). He has an experience of 12 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies. He is well-trained in Kalari Marma Therapy by Unnikrishnan Gurukkal, Anjaneya Kalari, Kottayam.
Anushiya graduated with a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Ayurveda College Coimbatore, India in 2007. She underwent an intensive training and clinical practice under the mentorship and guidance of her guru ayurvedic consultant L Mahadevan Iyer, who is a highly acclaimed physician, a great Sanskrit and Vedic scholar.
She has been practicing as Asst Medical officer and subsequently, Senior Medical officer in India. Currently she is been associated with Ayush Singapore since Jan 2019. Having specialized with In-Patients & Out-patients treatment with Ayurvedic methodologies & Medicine, she will be able to ensure that you are diagnosed and treated with utmost professionalism.
With almost decade of experience in diagnosing and healing in various medical conditions using pure natural Ayurvedic methods. She is highly skilled in Detoxification and Rejuvenation Therapy. she has a lot of passion and dedication to this profession.
Her interest towards Research Fields such as Panchakarma application according to different place, Ayurvedic awareness in the world and different modalities in disease are some of the highlight.
Issac Sunithamma has a Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing and Panchakarma Therapy from Srikrishna Ayurveda Institute, Alappuzha, Kerala (2007-2008). She has over 11 years’ experience in Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies. Her record includes working as Senior Therapist, Ayur Cure Ayurveda Hospital, Hyderabad (5 years); Senior Therapist, Samkkya Ishak Integrated Center, Malacca, Malaysia (2012-2013). She is currently a therapist at Ayush Ayurvedic Center, Yishun, Singapore since 2017.
Deepesh Damodaran holds a Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing and Panchakarma Therapy (2006-2007) from Parassinikadavu Ayurveda Medical College Kannur, Kerala. In his extensive 12 years as a Ayurveda therapist, he has worked as Senior Therapist, Samkkya Ishak Integrated Health Center, Malacca, Malaysia (2012 – 2013) and, Senior Therapist at the Ayurveda health club owned by Nimr Al- Gharbia Trade & Cont. Co. L.L.C, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman (2009 – 2011). Deepesh Damodaran is currently an integral part of Ayush Ayurvedic Center, Yishun, Singpore since 2017.
Ayurvedic consultant ARCHANA T.P,BAMS,MD(AYU),is having 9 years of experince in Ayurvedic Consultation since 2011. She secured Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (Ayurvedacharya) in 2011 from JSS Ayurveda Medical college, mysore,karnataka Thereafter she completed her Post Graduate (MD in Ayurveda – kayachikitsa) from Sri Kalabhairaveswara Ayurveda Medical College and Research Centre Bangalore, karnataka in 2015. She served as junior consultant at Poornayu Ayurveda Nikethanam , Meenangaadi, kerala,india in 2012-2013. NOW she was working as an Ayurvedic consultant at Ayush Ayurveda Pte Ltd, Yishun
Ayurvedic consultant. Sudev C. BAMS, MD(Ay) is an Ayurvedic consultant with a rich consulting experience of 10 years. He secured Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (Ayurvedacharya) in 2009 from ALN Rao Memorial Ayurveda Medical College (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka). Thereafter, he completed post-graduation in Ayurveda Vachaspati from the same college. His MD was in the subject of "Kayachikitsa". Ayurvedic consultant Sudev has presented papers in various National and International seminars. He trained under Ayurvedic consultant PMS Raveendranath (Disciple of Brahmashree Vaidyamadham Valiya Narayanan Namboothiri) in Poonthottam Ayurvedashram, Kerala for hands-on treatment and Keraleeya Panchakarma Chikitsa. He served in various Ayurvedic hospitals as Chief Consultant. Previously he was working as an Ayurvedic Physician in Ayush Ayurvedic Sdn Bhd, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
She studied Panchakarma Ayurveda Course at Centre for Indian Medicine in 2011 and secured Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing & Panchakarma Therapy from Bharat Sevak Samaj Government of India in 2013. She is having an experience of 8 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies in India and in Malaysia. She joined Ayush on 2019.
He secured Certificate in Spa Services from Singapore Workfoce Skills Qualificatios at Spatec Academy in 2015.He is having an experience of 18 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies in Singapore and Malaysia. He also secured Diploma in Medicina Herbalism from Royal Institute of Health Sciences Mumbai in 2000, Diploma in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies at Prasanthy Institute of Ayurvedic studies in 2000. Joined Ayush on 2015
Ayurvedic consultant Ram Prasad graduated with a degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Bharatiyar University, Tamil Nadu, India in 1990. Meanwhile he undertook private study of ancient treatises with V.V Vasudevan, Director Arsha Yoga Vidya Peetham, Coimbatore from 1986 till 1989, besides clinical study with Vaidyamadham Cheriya Narayanan Naboodiri, the esteemed Ayurveda Master, from 1990 till 1991. In 2005 he completed a Certificate in Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy with the Academy of Applied Hypnosis, Sydney. He is currently pursuing a course on Mind-Body medicine – Mind-Body Psychology with Greg Neville.
Ayurvedic consultant Raveendranath graduated from Ayurveda College Coimbatore with a Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) in 1988. In 1989 he founded Poonthottam Ayurvedasram. He was initiated into Ayurveda by his father who is a renowned Sanskrit scholar belonging to a family of ardent believers of Ayurveda. To know more about ayurvedic consultant Raveendranath and Poonthottam
Ayurvedic consultant Ramesh R Varier graduated in the first rank from Madras University with a degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) In 1985. After a brief stint as tutor at Ayurveda College Coimbatore, he joined AVN the family owned Ayurvedic institution. To know more about Ayurvedic consultant Varier and AVN click here
