Last updated: December 21, 2023
What Does
Dhatu Mean?
Dhatu is a Sanskrit word that refers to the seven building blocks of the physical body. Dhatu are collectively referred to as saptadhatu, meaning “seven dhatu.”
According to Ayurveda, dhatu are associated with the tissues of the body. As such, dhatu support the structure of the body and its function, aiding in both physical and psychological health.
Regular practice of yoga and meditation help balance and maintain dhatu.
Yogapedia Explains Dhatu
The saptadhatus and their function are categorized as:
- Rasa – Plasma – Nourishment
- Rakta – Blood – Circulation
- Mamsa – Muscle – Movement
- Medha – Fat – Lubrication
- Asthi – Bone – Support
- Majja – Bone marrow – Generation of blood cells
- Shukra – Sexual hormones – Reproduction
The tridoshas – vata, pitta and kappa – all regulate the dhatu. The seven dhatu draw energy from each other. Each dhatu can influence the health of the others. In Ayurveda, the health of the body and mind is linked to the health conditions associated with these seven dhatu.
During These Times of Stress and Uncertainty Your Doshas May Be Unbalanced.
To help you bring attention to your doshas and to identify what your predominant dosha is, we created the following quiz.
Try not to stress over every question, but simply answer based off your intuition. After all, you know yourself better than anyone else.