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शरीरधातु

noun

शरीरधातु meaning in English

A constituent element or tissue of the body in Ayurvedic medicine.

Detailed Explanation

In the context of Ayurveda and traditional Indian medicine, 'Sharir Dhatu' refers to the seven fundamental tissues that constitute the human body. These tissues (Dhatus) are essential for physical structure and function, including plasma (Rasa), blood (Rakta), muscle (Mamsa), fat (Meda), bone (Asthi), marrow (Majja), and reproductive tissue (Shukra). The term is used to describe the material basis of the body and its maintenance through diet and lifestyle.

📝 Cultural Context

This term is specific to Ayurvedic and traditional Indian medical contexts. In modern medical English, it is best translated as 'tissue' or 'bodily constituent,' but 'Dhatu' is often retained in transliteration within specialized literature. It is distinct from general anatomical terms used in Western medicine.

Example Sentences

आयुर्वेद में शरीरधातुओं के संतुलन को स्वास्थ्य की कुंजी माना जाता है।
In Ayurveda, the balance of the body's tissues (Sharir Dhatu) is considered the key to health.
डॉक्टर ने कहा कि इस बीमारी से शरीरधातु क्षतिग्रस्त हो रही है।
The doctor said that this disease is damaging the body's tissues (Sharir Dhatu).