THE AYURVEDIC CONCEPT OF DHATU: UNDERSTANDING THE BODY’S NUTRITIONAL AND STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS-A NARRATIVE REVIEW

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the term Ayurveda literally means "knowledge of life."It encompasses the physical, psychological, spiritual, social, and subtle dimensions of life, along with the dynamic concepts of well-being, health promotion, and the prevention and management of diseases.Dhatus are the structural elements of the body.The metabolic process involves functions such as providing energy, nourishment, binding/covering, and shaping, allowing for the movement of structures, providing support, replenishing lost tissues, and facilitating procreation.These structural elements of the body that participate in these functions are collectively classified as Dhatus.In short, Dhatu is one of the chief components of Ayurveda, which nourishes, supports, and sustains the mind and vitality of the living body.Well-nourished Dhatus give strength to the body and maintain health.To fully understand the role of Dhatus in either strengthening or weakening