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Bodily constituent means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): (ayurveda)The Bodily Constituent are denoted by the Sanskrit term Dhātu, according to the Kāśyapasaṃhitā (Khilasthāna, verse 9.43-45ab) in a chapter on abdominal swelling caused by vitiation of the blood.—Accordingly, “Listen to the cause of that which produces the cravings [of a seemingly pregnant woman with raktagulma]. Generally, there is desire for those tastes which cause an increase of the bodily constituents (dhātu) because of the true similarity of their origin. [When] the vitiated blood has a Vāta or Pitta [imbalance] and is accumulating, it fuels desire for tastes such as [those which are] acrid, sour, salty and so on”.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+225): Saptadhatu, Dhatu, Tvac, Pushti, Seven bodily constituents, Paricchada, Seven constituents, Strengthening, Balancing, Paripaka, Rasavriddhi, Sarvadhatu, Vriddhi, Bhutagni, Vriddhihetu, Dhatuka, Samadhatuka, Vedha, Kam, Vedhaka.
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The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
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Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
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The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CLXXXIV - The Nidanam of Vomiting < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
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Philosophy of Charaka-samhita (by Asokan. G)
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The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 35 - Sadācāra (Conduct of the Good) < [Section 1 - Pūrvārdha]