Dhatu, Moola & Jeeva Divisions of planets and diseases.

Dhatu, Moola & Jeeva Divisions of planets

In chapter 3 of Brihat Parashara Hora Shashtra, the sage Parashara has provided a very detailed description of planets and their respective characters. The humanization of the planets is done in order to have an in-depth understanding about the role and activity of the planets in our life.

In verse number 47 - the sage Parashara has classified the planets on the basis of Dhatu, Moola and Jeeva.

Dhatu means metal and is basically related with the materialistic role of planets in the birth chart.

Moola means the roots; and Moola division is related with the existence of the self in the world.

Jeeva means the living beings and is basically related with the relationships of the native.

The Planets Rahu, Mars, Saturn and the Moon are lords of Dhatu in the birth chart.

The life giving Planet Sun and the Venus are the lords of Moola.

Remaining planets viz. Mercury, Jupiter and Ketu rule over Jeeva.

Planets	Dhatu/Upadhatu
Sun	Asthi (Bones)
Moon	Rakta (Blood)
Mars	Majja (Bone Marrow)
Mercury	Twacha (Skin)
Jupiter	Vasa (Adipuse tissue)
Venus	Shukra (Semen/Sperm)
Saturn	Snayu (Muscle)

Associated with planetary influences are the ailments affecting the portion of the body represented by the Sign position of the planet - at birth, in transit, or by direction; and by the Signs and Houses ruled by the planet.

Planets	Corresponding Ailments
Sun	Ailments of heart and upper spinal region; fevers and breaking down of tissues; fainting spells; diseases of the spleen.Circulatory deficiencies, Anaemia Indigestion
Moon	Endocrine imbalance resulting in inflamed glands and defective eyesight; functional ailments and irregularities; allergies; mental instabilities; female disorders; Lunacy,emotional depression
Mars	Constipation, Flatulence, Liver trouble, Blind piles, Skin Trouble
Mercury	Nervous Disease, Ulcers, Acidity, Blood Pressure, Restlessness, Irritation
Jupiter	Jaundice, Biliousness,chronic acidity, Colic Problems Palpitation, Toothache ,Insomnia
Venus	Bronchial disorder, Whooping Cough, Asthma, Dyspepsia, Sexual ailments, Delirium, Obsessions
Saturn	Neurosis, Neuralgia ,Sciatica, Rheumatism, Excretory disorders
Rahu	Hyperacidity ,Burning Sensations, Brain Disorders, Sexual Excesses ,Drinking Problems
Ketu	Skin Disorders, Nervous Debility,Small Pox, Urinary Tract Infections

Dhatu are basically the body tissues which are responsible for the functioning of the systems and organs and the structure of the body. Each of the Dhatus is built out of a previous one and they develop on the nourishment that comes from the digestive system. They are basically the result of the action of catalysts that convert one tissue to another. The sole purpose of metabolism is to assemble proper 'Dhatus' together in synchronization with which they carry out their role as the field of physiological activity.

Seven Dhatus Of Ayurveda

Dhatu is originally a Sanskrit word which means 'that which enters into the formation of the body'; the root Daa means 'support' or 'that which bears'.It is thus said to be the the base of growth and survival. According to Ayurveda, there are seven basic types of dhatus in a human body. These seven basic dhatus are composed of five mahabhutas. These dhatus remain inside the human body in a proper equilibrium so that the body can function properly. It is said that any kind of disturbance or imbalance in their equilibrium causes ailments and diseases. The seven dhatus are as follows:

Rasa (Plasma)

Rasa literally means 'sap' or 'juice'. The primary function of 'Rasa' is to strengthen 'rakta' (blood) and provide nourishment. Basically, the tissue fluids consist of lymph and blood plasma. Accessory tissues are the breast milk and the menstrual blood.

Rakta (Blood)

Rakta Dhatu is said to be constituted from the metabolic refinement of the Rasa Dhatu. The primary function of the Rakta Dhatu is the nourishment of the body. It is also said to be the preserver of life.

Mansa (Muscles)

It is formed from the rasa and rakta dhatu and said to be the basic cover of bone and structure of body.

Meda (Fat)

Meda Dhatu are the finer part of the mansa dhatu that are also known as fatty tissue. They keep the lubrication between the various body organs and help the body in maintaining right internal temperature.

Asthi (Bone)

Asthi i.e bones are the finer essence of the Meda Dhatu, which are converted into the most solid form of the Dhatus. They give the basic structure to the body.

Majja (Bone marrow)

Majja is the finer essence of the Asthi Dhatu. It is basically a semi- solid substance, yellow and red in color. Its primary function is filling the bone. It is also found inside the brain and spinal cord.

Shukra (Reproductive fluid or Semen)

Sukra is produced from the most refined essence of the Bone Marrow. It is the cause of Ojas, which is actually the essence of all the seven Dhatus. The Shukra is responsible for vitality and energy of the body.

Mars, Mercury, Moon	Rheumatism, musculo skeletal	Red coral, emerald, dark blue pearl,
Saturn, Sun	Problems and bone diseases	sapphire, ruby
Mars, Mercury	Digestive diseases, diabetes	Red coral, white coral,emerald
Saturn, Ketu	Diseases of the nervous system	Dark blue sapphire
Mercury, Mars, Ketu	Psychol0ogical diseases, including hysteria	Emerald in the night, red coral in the day
Mars, Saturn, Rahu	Skin diseases	White coral, yellow sapphire
Saturn, Mars, Moon,Venus, Mercury, Jupiter	Urinary and gynecological problems	Pearl, diamond, red coral, yellow sapphire, emerald, topaz
Saturn, Mars	Dental problems	Sapphire, red coral
Saturn, Mars	Ear nose, and throat problems	Yellow sapphire, white coral
Saturn, Mars	Blood-related problems	Dark blue sapphire, emerald, ruby