European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AN EXAMINATION OF THE IDEA OF DHATU SARATHA AND ITS PRACTICAL APPLICATION IN CLINICAL SETTINGS

Dr. Kapil*

ABSTRACT

Dhatu Saratha is a unique concept in Ayurveda, which accounts for the assessment of the Bala of an individual. Dhatu is an entity that is one of the pillars for the construction of the body along with Dosha and Mala. So, assessment of Dhatu is of utmost importance as far as health and treatment are considered. Dhatu Saratha examines the qualitative aspects of each Dhatu. This paves a path for the understanding of the Bala of the individual and treatment can be planned accordingly as Rogibala has to be assessed prior to treatment. Acharyas have mentioned eight types of Dhatu Saratha; seven in accordance with Saptha Dhatu and the eighth one being the Satva Sara, which assesses mental endurance. Acharya Kashyapa has also mentioned Ojo Sara, the total is nine. Apart from Bala assessment, Dhatu Saratha also has utility in the personal and professional life of an individual, since Sara tha can reflect in the character of the individual.

Keywords: Bala, Dhatu Saratha, Ojo Sara.