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Mansa dhatu (मांस धातु) is the 3rd dhatu in order of 7 dhatus described in Ayurveda. It is that structural unit or body tissue which performs the important function of covering and protection of body. The word 'Mansa' means flesh or meat. Thus, Mansa dhatu is fleshy body tissue which makes it equivalent to muscle tissue identified by western medicine.  

Mansa dhatu (मांस धातु) is the 3rd dhatu in order of 7 dhatus described in Ayurveda. It is that structural unit or body tissue which performs the important function of covering and protection of body. The word 'Mansa' literally means flesh or meat. Thus, Mansa dhatu is fleshy body tissue which makes it equivalent to muscle tissue identified by western medicine.  

== Etymology ==

== Etymology ==

The word is derived from Sanskrit root called “Mans” meaning flesh or meat. Mamsa dhatu is the component which enhances body mass, covers body parts, takes part in movements of joints and various parts of body.

The word 'Mansa' is derived from Sanskrit root called “Mans” meaning flesh or meat. Flesh in the body of any animal is present as a covering to main skeleton or bones. It takes part in the process of movements and protects the delicate structures inside the body by providing firm covering. Thus, Mansa dhatu is the component in humans, which covers body parts, takes part in movements of joints of bones and enhances body mass.

== Synonyms ==

== Synonyms ==

'''Pishita''': Found to be separated in single fibers (Vibhakta in Peshi svaroopa) '''Kravya''': Looks aggressive, fearful just be seeing it (Kuyate anena iti kravyam) '''Palala''': Wrapped throughout body and having functional potential. (Kriya samarthyavaan) '''Amisha''' :

Mansa dhatu is mentioned at various places in the treatises by various different synonyms. Pishita, Kravya, Palala and Amisha are some of the synonyms for mansa dhatu used in Ayurveda literature. Synonyms are used at places to specifically highlight mansa dhatus peculiar function in that context.  

== Formation of Mansa Dhatu ==

== Formation of Mansa Dhatu ==