RELATIVE STUDY BETWEEN MAJJA DHATU, SHUKRA DHATU AND BONE MARROW WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO INFERTILITY.

Dr. Somya O. Singh* and Dr. Indrajeet S. Gadge

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda postulates the unique principle of Tridosha, Dhatu and Mala for homeostasis of the body. Dhatu nourishes the body, supply nutrients to other vital tissues, supports the body and keeps the body healthy. Among all the seven Dhatus Shukra Dhatu is considered as the Saar or best among all Seven Dhatus. Every Former Dhatu is responsible for the nourishment and formation of the successive Dhatu (Body tissue). Similarly, Majja Dhatu is responsible for nourishment and proper formation of Shukra Dhatu, it fills internal cavities of the bone (forms bone marrow) and is the chief source of body strength. Charak Acharya enumerates the Asthi (bones) and Sandhi (Joints) as the Mool of Majja vaha Srotasa. Majja dhatu Kshaya leads to Alpashukrata (Oligospermia) also Asthishaushirya (Osteoporosis). Human bone marrow contains Osteoblast derived hormone named Osteocalcin and Mesenchymal stem cells. Osteocalcin solely regulates the male fertility by enhancing the secretion of Testosterone production by Leydig cells, also the mesenchymal stem cells are multipotent that has got a capability to develop into precursors of sperm cells. Lower oestrogen level leads to Osteoporosis in females. Hence while diagnosing and treating Infertility it is important to consider not only Shukra dhatu but Majja dhatu, bone mass density, serum Osteocalcin levels as well. This concludes Skeletal endocrine control over reproduction.

Keywords: Dhatu, Tridosha, Shukra, Majja.