Bone Marrow

Majja Dhatu refers to the marrow present in the empty spaces of bones. 

Majja Dhatu refers to the marrow present in the empty spaces of bones. 

The elements linked to Majja Dhatu from the five basic elements - Earth (Prithvi) and Water (Jala) ²

The dosha primarily linked to Majja Dhatu - Kapha ²

Functions of Majja Dhatu:

• It fills the bony spaces with nourishing fat
• Provides lubrication and oiling
• Provides strength to the body ¹

Symptoms of increase in Majja Dhatu:

• Heaviness in the body, especially in the eyes
• Boils on the joints
• Bone and blood cancer
• Pain and boils in the finger joints
• Dizziness, fainting and blackouts
• Oiliness of the skin increases ²
• Skin of the scalp also becomes too oily ²
• Increase in weight without any increase in the muscles or fat ²
• Deep seated abscess in the last stage ²
• Healthy cravings for bitter, pungent and astringent taste ²

Symptoms of decrease in Majja Dhatu:

• Hollowness in bones
• Osteoporosis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Brittle bones and joints
• Pain in joints ²
• Small body frame, weak and thin physique
• Dizziness and blackouts
• Deficiency of shukra dhatu
• Healthy cravings for sweet, salty and sour taste, non-vegetarian foods ²

Treatment: 

• Intake of protein rich substances
• Dosha balancing diet and lifestyle ²
  • In case of increase of Majja Dhatu - take Kapha pacifying diet
  • In case of decrease of Majja Dhatu - take Vata pacifying diet 
• Panchkarma treatment after proper Oleation and Sudation ²
  • Panchkarma recommended in case of increase of Majja Dhatu - Emesis
  • Panchkarma recommended in case of decrease of Majja Dhatu - Enema
  • Internal oleation will be especially helpful for one suffering from decrease of Majja Dhatu

Sources:

Primary Source: Acharya Balakrishna - A Practical Approach to The Science of Ayurveda - A Comprehensive Guide for Healthy Living

1. Susruta Samhita
2. School of Ayurveda and Panchkarma - Lectures and Notes