Dhatus are the various tissues of the human body.
The following table helps us understand the functions of the Dhatus and problems
that arise in case of malfunctions.
| Dhatu |
Function |
An Increase Causes |
A Deficiency Causes |
| Saram |
Regulates growth and development.
Keeps spirits up and nourishes blood. |
Loss of appetite and other
complaints as in the case of increased Kapha. |
Loss of weight, fatigue, dry skin,
and diminished sense perceptions. |
| Chenneer |
Nourishes the muscles and intellect.
|
Boils and tumours, colic, high blood
pressure, jaundice, red eye and skin, hematuria. |
Tiredness, anaemia. |
| Oon |
Gives shape to body, enables
physical activity and nourishes fat. |
Tumours around the face, neck,
abdomen, thigh, and genitalia. |
Muscular wasting all over the body. |
| Kozhuppu |
Lubricates the different organs and
maintains the oily matter of the body. |
As in excess oon and
dyspnoea. |
Pain. |
| Enbu |
Supports the system responsible for
posture and physical movements. |
Bigger bones and dentures. |
Weak bones and brittle nails. |
| Moolai |
Fills bony cavity, nourishes semen,
increases endurance and a shining appearance. |
Heaviness, swollen eyes and fingers,
oliguria, non healing ulcers. |
Osteoporosis, and sunken eye. |
| Suckila or Sronitha |
Responsible for reproduction. |
Increased sexual activity. |
Failure to reproduce, pain in the genitals. |
