Abstract

Dr. Bhag Singh Kushwah* and Dr. Nagendra Thakre

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is one of the greatest gifts given by the sages of ancient India to mankind. Ayurveda is designed for healthy and long life. Agni (digestive ire), Prakruti (constitution), Dhatusarata (tissue excellence), Doshas (bio energies) are the pillars of Ayurveda, which help in diagnosis, treatment and research. Ayurveda defines health as a state of physical, psychological, social and spiritual well being and is based on the theory of Panchamahabhoota (the five basic elements – Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth) and Tridoshas (three biological humors – Vata, Pitta and Kapha) which are present in each and every cell of the body along with mind and spirit. The equilibrium of doshas is called health and imbalance (Vikriti) is called disease (Ashtanga Hridaya, Sutra Sthana). Together these three doshas determine the physiological balance and constitution of the individual which is called as Prakriti in Ayurveda. Medo Dhatu is an important Dhatu among Saptadhatu. This has received equal importance as other Dhatu. Literally, the word Medo is derived from root “Jhimida Snehana”. This stands for Sneha, Fat, and Oil etc. It means the substance which has snigdhatva property is called Medos. There are so many oily substances in the body like Vasa, Majja etc. When Medodhatu is produced in excellence condition individuals known as Medosara Purusha.