Mamsa Sharira Lecture Notes

Practice flashcards covering the properties, functions, and physiology of Mamsa dhatu (muscle tissue) as described in Ayurvedic texts.

Mamsa

A tissue characterized as picchila (slimy), ghanam (solid), slaksnam (unctous), and reddish in colour.

Panchabhautika constitution of Mamsa

The structure of Mamsa is predominant in the prithvi element.

Dehalepa

A function of Mamsa dhatu where it covers and protects the internal organs of the body.

Mamsadhatu Strength and Nourishment

Provides strength to the body and nourishes medodhatu.

Lepa

The specific function of Mamsa dhatu as considered by Vagbhata in the Astanga Hrdayam.

Upadhatus of Mamsa

Secondary tissues produced from Mamsa, specifically Vasa and Tvak.

Mamsavahasrotas

Channels involved in muscle metabolism that occupy the space between Raktavahasrotas and medovahasrotas.

Origin sites of Mamsavahasrotas

The Snayu (ligaments) and tvak (skin) according to Charaka Vimana Sthana.

Mamsam brimhaniyanam

A description of Mamsa as one among the nutritive foods.

Marma

Vital points in the body, of which Mamsa is identified as one of the types.

Dashapranayatana

The ten seats of life, of which Mamsa dhatu is one designated site.