Majjadhatu, Majja-dhatu, Majjādhātu: 2 definitions
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Majjādhātu (मज्जाधातु, “bone tissue”).—One of the seven fundamental tissues (saptadhātu).—Bones are packed with marrow in their empty spaces. Its function is to fill the bony spaces with nourishing fat and provide lubrication, oiliness and strength to the body. It also carries motor and sensory impulses.
Majjādhātu (मज्जाधातु):—Sixth of the seven basic Dhātus, whose function is to fill the bony cavities. It is predeminant of Jala Mahābhūta.
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.
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
The concept of majja dhatu < [2020: Volume 9, February issue 2]
Bmd in the perspective of ayurveda < [2023: Volume 12, February issue 3]
Review on malavstambha (constipation) and Ayurveda's role. < [2023: Volume 12, November issue 19]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Critical analysis of majjavaha srotas and majjadhatu < [2016, Issue VII July]
Management of gridhrasi with kupilu: a conceptual review < [2019, Issue 7, July]
Ayurvedic understanding and management of guillain barre syndrome - a case report < [2019, Issue 7, July]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Clinical evaluation of jatamansi siddha taila shirodhara on anxiety-neurosis < [Volume 4, issue 2 (2016)]
Efficacy of Ashwagandha tail and Mahavishgarbha tail in the management of Sandhivata (Osteoarthritis) - A Case Report < [Volume 11, issue 5 (2023)]
Huntington’s disease - a case study < [Volume 3, issue 3 (2015)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Conceptualizing Hyperprolactinemia and Ayurvedic Therapeutic Approaches < [Vol. 9 No. 11 (2024)]
The clinical aspect of Dhatu < [Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025)]
Critical review on pathogenesis of Vataj and Vatakaphaj Gridhrasi (Sciatica) < [Vol. 4 No. 05 (2019)]
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF SHUKRAVAHA SROTAS WITH ITS MULASTHANA < [Vol. 3 No. 2: Feb (2020)]
Majjagni < [Vol. 8 No. 5: may (2025)]
A Pathophysiological Aspect Of Asthi-Majjakshaya W.S.R. To Osteoporosis < [Vol. 3 No. 11: Nov (2020)]
The Role of Go Ghrita in Epilepsy - A Review < [Volume 10, Issue 3: May-June 2023]
Ayurvedic Management of Dry Eye < [Volume 11, Issue 2: March-April 2024]
Study of Mocharasa Siddhatail vs. Mahamasha Tail Nasya in Vishvachi < [Volume 2, issue 2: March - April 2015]