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The term Dhatu (Samskrit: धातुः, Plural: धातवः) is used in 2 different contexts in Ayurveda. With reference to the [[Sharira (शरीरम्)|Sharira]] (शरीरम् body), Dhatus refer to those vital body tissues that are responsible to hold and sustain life. These are the basic building blocks of the physical body and they are 7 in number. On the other side, with reference to the pharmacology, Materia medica and Iatrochemistry in Ayurveda, Dhatus indicate ‘Metals’ like gold, silver, copper.
−The term Dhatu (Samskrit: धातुः, Plural: धातवः) is used in 2 different contexts in Ayurveda. With reference to the [[Sharira (शरीरम्)|Sharira]] (शरीरम् body), Dhatus refer to those vital body tissues that are responsible to hold and sustain life. These are the basic building blocks of the physical body and they are 7 in number. On the other side, with reference to the pharmacology, Materia medica and Iatrochemistry in Ayurveda, Dhatus indicate ‘Metals’ like gold, silver, copper.
−== शरीर धातवः॥ Vital body tissues ==
== शरीर धातवः॥ Vital body tissues ==
Dhatus pertaining to the Sharira (physical body) are called as Sharira Dhatus (शारीर धातवः).<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam ([http://vedotpatti.in/samhita/Vag/ehrudayam/?mod=read&h=rasAsRu Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutram 13])</ref> They are also considered as the vital body tissues.
Dhatus pertaining to the Sharira (physical body) are called as Sharira Dhatus (शारीर धातवः).<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam ([http://vedotpatti.in/samhita/Vag/ehrudayam/?mod=read&h=rasAsRu Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutram 13])</ref> They are also considered as the vital body tissues.
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== References ==
== References ==
[[Category:Ayurveda]]
[[Category:Ayurveda]]
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