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Majja Dhatu is one of the 7 dhatus described in Ayurveda. It is 6th in order of dhatu sequence. The word majja literally means marrow. Thus majja dhatu in Ayurveda is equivalent to the soft bone marrow tissue described in western medicine. Also, majja (marrow) of animals is described in Ayurveda at many places especially where oleation (Snehana) therapy is described. There it refers to the marrow tissue of animals which possesses unctuous and nourishing properties. When the word majja is used in the context of pharmacology and herbs in Ayurveda it refers to the 'fleshy part of the fruit or seed'.  

Majja Dhatu is one of the 7 dhatus described in Ayurveda. It is 6th in order of dhatu sequence. The word majja literally means marrow. Thus majja dhatu in Ayurveda is equivalent to the soft bone marrow tissue described in western medicine. Also, majja (marrow) of animals is described in Ayurveda at many places especially where oleation (Snehana) therapy is described. There it refers to the marrow tissue of animals which possesses unctuous and nourishing properties. When the word majja is used in the context of pharmacology and herbs in Ayurveda it refers to the 'fleshy part of the fruit or seed'.  

== Majja sara characteristics ==

== Majja sara characteristics ==

Those who have supreme quality of majja dhatu in a body are identified by some characteristic features. These features are called as majja-sarata features (सारता लक्षणानि). Most of these features are manifested on various external body parts. Thus one can identify the quality of majja dhatu by assessing presence or absence of following signs in person.  

Those who have supreme quality of majja dhatu in a body are identified by some characteristic features. These features are called as majja-sarata features (सारता लक्षणानि). Most of these features are manifested on various external body parts. Thus one can identify the quality of majja dhatu by assessing presence or absence of following signs in person. <blockquote>मृद्वङ्गा बलवन्तः स्निग्धवर्णस्वराः स्थूलदीर्घवृत्तसन्धयश्च मज्जसाराः|</blockquote><blockquote>ते दीर्घायुषो बलवन्तः श्रुतवित्तविज्ञानापत्यसम्मानभाजश्च भवन्ति ॥ (Char. Samh. 8.108)<ref>Charaka Samhita ([https://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/ecaraka/?mod=read&h=majjasArA Vimanasthanam Adhyaya 8 Sutram 108])</ref></blockquote><blockquote>''mr̥dvaṅgā balavantaḥ snigdhavarṇasvarāḥ sthūladīrghavr̥ttasandhayaśca majjasārāḥ|''</blockquote><blockquote>''te dīrghāyuṣo balavantaḥ śrutavittavijñānāpatyasammānabhājaśca bhavanti ॥ (Char. Samh. 8.108)''</blockquote>Meaning: The persons having superior quality of majja dhatu are endowed with soft body parts, strength, unctuous complexion, and sweet voice. They have prominent (sthula), long (dirgha) and rounded joints.<ref>Available from [https://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/index.php/Majja_dhatu charakasamhitaonline.com]</ref>   

 

मृद्वङ्गा बलवन्तः स्निग्धवर्णस्वराः स्थूलदीर्घवृत्तसन्धयश्च मज्जसाराः|  

 

ते दीर्घायुषो बलवन्तः श्रुतवित्तविज्ञानापत्यसम्मानभाजश्च भवन्ति ॥ (Char. Samh. 8.108)<ref>Charaka Samhita ([https://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/ecaraka/?mod=read&h=majjasArA Vimanasthanam Adhyaya 8 Sutram 108])</ref>

 

Meaning: The persons having superior quality of majja dhatu are endowed with soft body parts, strength, unctuous complexion, and sweet voice. They have prominent (sthula), long (dirgha) and rounded joints.<ref>Available from [https://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/index.php/Majja_dhatu charakasamhitaonline.com]</ref>   

== Function ==

== Function ==

== Importance in the preservation of health and prevention ==

== Importance in the preservation of health and prevention ==

* Majja dhatu is specifically important for providing strength to bones and nourishment to reproductive tissues.

Majja dhatu resides inside bony cavities and provides strength to the bones. Hollow bones would undoubtedly be more susceptible for easy fracture. Thus majja dhatu reduce their susceptibility of fracture, add to their core weight and thus provide strong skeletal structure to the body. Moreover majja dhatu is responsible for nourishment of its successor Shukra dhatu. Shukra is the body tissue which is responsible for reproductive function. And nourishment of such shukra dhatu takes place through majja dhatu. Therefore indirectly majja dhatu also contributes in providing progeny and growth. The best quality of majja dhatu helps one to achieve Longevity, strength, learning ability, wealth, understanding, progeny, and social respect because of its superior function.

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