Mamsa Dhatu is the main cementing component of the body, holding body, limbs and organs together.
Mamsa Dhatu is the main cementing component of the body,1 holding body, limbs and organs together.
The element linked to Mamsa Dhatu from the five basic elements - Earth (Prithvi) 2
The dosha primarily linked to Mamsa Dhatu - Kapha 2
Functions of Mamsa Dhatu:
- Covers delicate vital organs
- Performs movements of joints
- Maintains sturdiness and physical strength in the body
- Provides protection to the complete skeletal system
- Involved in the production of meda tissue
- Helps in production of sub dhatus - Fat (Vasa) and Skin (Twak) 2
Symptoms of increase in Mamsa Dhatu:
Most of the symptoms of increase in Rasa Dhatu are similar to that of symptoms of increase of Kapha or decrease of Vata. 2
- Weight gain
- Heaviness in the body
- Accumulation of muscular tissue on neck, hips, cheeks, lips, thighs, legs, calves, arms, stomach and chest.
- Lethargy 2
- Mucous accumulation 2
- Unwanted growths (eg - tumours) - which are harder as compared to unwanted growths caused by increase of Meda 2
- Obstructions in channels caused by unwanted growths 2
- Healthy cravings for bitter, pungent and astringent taste 2
Symptoms of decrease in Mamsa Dhatu:
Most of the symptoms of decrease in Mamsa Dhatu are similar to that of symptoms of decrease of Kapha or increase of Vata. 2
- Weakness of muscles and decrease in their size
- Thinning of flesh
- Loss of weight
- Fatigue
- Dryness
- Prickling pain in bones, joints
- Weakness of blood vessels
- Stiffness in movements 2
- Reduced tolerance of cold 2
- Healthy cravings for sweet, salty and sour taste 2
Mamsaja Roga (The diseases caused by vitiation of mamsa dhatu):
- Accumulation of fat on thighs
- Goitre
- Enlarged cervical glands
- Cyst formation on tongue, palate and neck
- Tumours
- Warts
- Enlargement of abdomen
- Glandular swellings
Treatment:
- Localised treatments for issues such as unwanted growths - surgery to remove the growth (might not even be required if the issue is minor 2
- Localised treatments for issues such as muscle weakness or wasting such as bolus bag massage with Navara rice or even meat 2
- Dosha balancing diet and lifestyle 2
- In case of increase of Mamsa Dhatu - take Kapha pacifying diet
- In case of decrease of Mamsa Dhatu - take Vata pacifying diet
- Panchkarma treatment after proper Oleation and Sudation 2
- Panchkarma recommended in case of increase of Mamsa Dhatu - Emesis
- Panchkarma recommended in case of decrease of Mamsa Dhatu - Enema
- Udvartana (a type of sudation) might prove especially helpful in case of increase of Mamsa Dhatu
Sources:
Primary Source: Acharya Balakrishna - A Practical Approach to The Science of Ayurveda - A Comprehensive Guide for Healthy Living
- Susruta Samhita
- School of Ayurveda and Panchkarma - Lectures and Notes
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