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Seven Dhatu Topics:  Dhatu Intro | Dhatu Nutrition  |  Dhatu Structure (Dhara Kala)  | Dhatu Byproducts (Mala)  |  Disorders of the Dhatus

Dhatu Byproducts

"In this transformation of immature dhatu (asthayi dhatu) into mature dhatu (sthayi dhatu), three types of products are created for each dhatu. The first is sara, which means pure essence. This is the pure, stabilized, mature tissue (sthayi dhatu) itself. The other two are byproducts. The superior byproduct is called upadhatu, and the inferior byproduct is called mala. Mala is also known as kitta, which means inferior." (Lad - Textbook, V1 , 2001: p. 106)

"In the West we have translated mala as waste product. We do not have an understanding for the value of it. Mala is a process that we often try to reduce to one word. However, it is a series of events that enable nutrition as well as the elimination of waste. Mala is more than an impurity and each mala has a nutritive function." (Lad - Textbook, V1 , 2001: p. 106)

"As an example of the byproducts of a dhatu, the sara of rasa dhatu is the pure sthayi rasa; the superior byproducts of rasa are the top layer of the skin, lactation, and menstruation; and the inferior byproduct of rasa is poshaka kapha (kleda or mucus). Poshaka means nourishing, so poshaka kapha nourishes all kapha systems. Every dhatu has each of these three types of products." (Lad - Textbook, V1 , 2001: p. 106)

"When a person has a particular dhatu that is fully mature and of superior quality is it called dhatu sara. The concept of sara indicates the superior and obvious expression of that tissue’s presence. In other words, the superior qualities associated with a particular dhatu will clearly express themselves. Because form follows function, this physical manifestation of the tissue indicates that the function is quite strong in that area. "
(Lad - Textbook, V1 , 2001: p. 106)

 

 

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