ASTHI_DHATU

OVERVIEW OF AYURVEDA

ASTHI

CO-RELATION

Asthi can be co-related to the Skeletal

system or bones.
Asthi also includes teeth.

UPADHATU
[ACCESSORY TISSUE]

None
Dant [sharangdhara]

MALA [WASTE]

Nakha [Nails]
Roma [body hair]
Kesha [scalp hair]

DOSHA

VATA

MAHABHUTA

PRITHVI++ AAKASH+/ VAYU

FUNCTIONS

DHARAN [FOUNDATION/ STRENGTH]

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ASTHI_DHATU

OVERVIEW OF AYURVEDA

DECREASE OF ASTHI_DHATU
"Asthi nistod sadanam dant kesh nakhadishu"

ASTHI TODA

Inflammation of bones

SADANA

Weakness

DWIJ PRATAPANA *

Falling of teeth

BHAGNA *

Pathological fractures

PHAKKA ROGA *

Rickets

ASTHI KSHAYA *

Loss of bone mass [osteoporosis]

ASTHI VRANA *

Osteomyelitis

* This symptoms are described by Sushrut

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ASTHI_DHATU

OVERVIEW OF AYURVEDA
INCREASE OF ASTHI DHATU
"Asthi adhi asthi adhidantascha"

ADHYA ASTHI

Hypertrophy of bone

ADHI DANTA

Formation of extra teeth

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