Concept Of Rasadhatu In Ayurvedic Perspective In Comparison With Plasma / Lymph - A Conceptual Study Array Section Review of Article

Abstract

Dhatu's are of great importance in Ayurveda. Ayurveda gives specific treatment methods for diseases related to diffrent dhatu's. The human physical body is composed of Saptadhatu's namely Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra^1.  Dhatu are basically the body tissues which are responsible for the functioning of the system and organs and the structures of the body.

    According to Ayurveda Rasa is the first dhatu which is the primary constitution of human body is otherwise known as Plasma / Lymph. It basically represents the fluids of the extracellular and intracellular portions of the body and it mainly nourishes and strengthens the blood.