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  ### Charaka Samhita — Sutrasthana: Sapta Dhatu (Seven Body Tissues)

  ## Introduction to Dhatu

  The word **Dhatu** comes from the Sanskrit root "Dha" meaning "to hold" or "to support." Dhatus are the seven fundamental body tissues that form the structural framework of the human body.

  [1] Sources: Charaka Samhita, Chapter 17 - Sapta Dhatu (Seven Body Tissues)

  ## The Seven Dhatus in Order

  ### 1. Rasa Dhatu (Plasma / Lymph)
  **Meaning:** Rasa literally means "juice" or "essence." It is the first and most refined product of digestion.

  Sources: Charaka Samhita, Chapter 17 - Sapta Dhatu (Seven Body Tissues)

  ### 3. Dhatvagnis (7 in number)
  One Agni for each of the seven Dhatus (body tissues). Each Dhatvagni processes the nutrients delivered to its respective tissue and transforms them into that tissue:
  - Rasa Dhatvagni — processes nutrients into plasma/lymph
  - Rakta Dhatvagni — processes nutrients into blood tissue
  - Mamsa Dhatvagni — processes nutrients into muscle tissue
  - Meda Dhatvagni — processes nutrients into adipose/fat tissue
  - Asthi Dhatvagni — processes nutrients into bone tissue
  - Majja Dhatvagni — processes nutrients into bone marrow
  - Shukra Dhatvagni — processes nutrients into reproductive tissue

  Sources: Charaka Samhita, Chapter 14 - Agni and Digestion

  ## The Four States of Agni

  The functioning of Jatharagni is classified into four states based on its relationship with the Doshas:

  [3] Sources: Charaka Samhita, Chapter 17 - Sapta Dhatu (Seven Body Tissues)

  ### 7. Shukra Dhatu (Reproductive Tissue)
  **Meaning:** Shukra means "pure," "bright," or "reproductive essence." It is the most refined of all Dhatus.

  Sources: Charaka Samhita, Chapter 17 - Sapta Dhatu (Seven Body Tissues)

  ## The Four States of Agni

  The functioning of Jatharagni is classified into four states based on its relationship with the Doshas:

  [4] Sources: Charaka Samhita, Chapter 17 - Sapta Dhatu (Seven Body Tissues)
  ```
  Food → Ahara Rasa (digested food essence, by Jatharagni)
    → Rasa Dhatu (by Rasa Dhatvagni)
      → Rakta Dhatu (by Rakta Dhatvagni)
        → Mamsa Dhatu (by Mamsa Dhatvagni)
          → Meda Dhatu (by Meda Dhatvagni)
            → Asthi Dhatu (by Asthi Dhatvagni)
              → Majja Dhatu (by Majja Dhatvagni)
                → Shukra Dhatu (by Shukra Dhatvagni)
                  → OJAS (the finest essence)
  ```

  This sequential transformation means that diseases affecting a Dhatu will eventually affect all subsequent Dhatus if left untreated.

  Sources: Charaka Samhita, Chapter 17 - Sapta Dhatu (Seven Body Tissues)

  ## Ojas — The Final Essence

  Ojas is the finest, most refined product at the end of Dhatu transformation. It is the essence of all seven Dhatus and represents the body's vital energy, immunity (vyadhikshamatva), and overall health.

  Sources: Charaka Samhita, Chapter 29 - The Ten Resorts of Life (Dasha-Prana-Ayatana)

  ## The Two kinds of Physicians

  5. Of two kinds, O Agnivesha ! are physicians. Saviours of life and destroyers of diseases are the one kind. The other kind are the votaries of diseases and destroyers of life.”
  6. Unto the worshipful Atreya thus discoursing, Agnivesha said, “O, worshipful one! how are they to be recognised by us?”

  Sources: Charaka Samhita, Chapter 29 - The Ten Resorts of Life (Dasha-Prana-Ayatana)

  Sources: Charaka Samhita, Sutrasthana: Sapta Dhatu (Seven Body Tissues)

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