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Shukra Dhatu is one of the body tissues as per Ayurveda. It is the 7th dhatu in Shariram according to Ayurveda. Since it is developed at the end of dhatu development and nourishment pathway it is called as 7th or the last dhatu. Shukra literally means semen, sperm, clear, lucid, white or spotless. Thus the dhatu which is generated at the end of rigorous metabolic transformations occurring during development of all 7 dhatus and therefore it is more clear or spotless.  

Shukra Dhatu is one of the 7 body tissues as per Ayurveda. It is the 7th dhatu in [[Sharira (शरीरम्)|Sharira]] according to Ayurveda. Since it is developed last i.e. at the end of dhatu development and nourishment pathway, it is called as 7th or the last dhatu. Shukra literally means semen, sperm, clear, lucid, white or spotless. Since Shukra dhatu develops at the end of rigorous metabolic transformations occurring during development of all 7 dhatus it is more clear or spotless.

== Etymology and definition ==

== Etymology and definition ==

The one that is ejaculated during the process of mating, which is responsible for fertilization of ovum and thus embryogenesis. This is semen in males.

In Ayurveda literature, 2 types of shukra dhatu can be found to be mentioned. One Shukra dhatu is that which is ejaculated at the end of mating and which is responsible for conception. The other form of shukra dhatu is also mentioned in treatises, which refers to the body tissue that is present in every part of shariram (physical body) and controls the rebuilding of body tissues, new cell/tissue generation and overall development. Thus the dhatu which controls the function of reproduction in the body is called as shukra dhatu.  

 

The one that is formed from predecessor the tissue that fills the bony cavities(majja dhatu). This in turn circulates all over the body both in males and females.

 

== Formation of shukra dhatu ==

== Formation of shukra dhatu ==