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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'.
== Etymol0gy and definition ==
== Etymology and definition ==
The word 'Majja' is derived from root word 'Majjan' which means to be immersed, drowned or submerged into something. Therefore in human body, the dhatu which is present inside the other i.e. Asthi dhatu is called as the 'Majja dhatu'. This has been explained in depth while describing the formation of dhatus in Charaka samhita. <ref name=":0">Charaka Samhita ([https://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/ecaraka/?mod=read&h=majjA Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 15 Sutra 31-32])</ref> Majja dhatu is thus defined as, the body component which fills the cavities of bones.
The word 'Majja' is derived from root word 'Majjan' which means to be immersed, drowned or submerged into something. Therefore in human body, the dhatu which is present inside the other i.e. Asthi dhatu is called as the 'Majja dhatu'. This has been explained in depth while describing the formation of dhatus in Charaka samhita. <ref name=":0">Charaka Samhita ([https://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/ecaraka/?mod=read&h=majjA Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 15 Sutra 31-32])</ref> Majja dhatu is thus defined as, the body component which fills the cavities of bones.
== Panchabhoutikatwam ==
== Panchabhoutikatwam ==