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Seven Dhatus (tissues) in Ayurvedic Medicine

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There are seven (sapta) primary dhatus: rasa (plasma tissue, lymph), rakta (blood, red blood cells), mamsa (muscle), meda (adipose tissue, fat), asthi (bone & cartilage), majja (nerve, marrow, connective tissue), and shukra/artava (male & female reproductive system). During the process of digestion each dhatu nourishes with nutrition to carry our physiological tasks in the body; […]

How to be Young Forever

Role of Stress, Digestive Fire, Ojas and Tejas What Are Ojas and Tejas? According to Ayurveda, ojas (pronounced oh-jus) is the vital sap that gives us vitality, resilience, and strong immunity. It also promotes creativity, mental clarity, compassion, and spiritual strength. In our youth, ojas is plentiful, giving us energy and vibrancy. As we age […]