Functional Assessment of Dhatus and Upadhatus Using Modern Physiological Tools: An Integrative Approach to Understanding Ayurvedic Tissue Functionality in Contemporary Biomedical Context

Abstract

The ancient science of Ayurveda conceptualizes the human body as a complex interplay of Dhatus (fundamental body tissues) and Upadhatus (subsidiary tissues), which maintain structural and functional integrity. The Dhatus system forms the essence of the body’s nourishment, transformation, and homeostasis. However, the modern biomedical framework offers more quantifiable means to understand these entities through advanced physiological tools. This integrative paper attempts to correlate and functionally assess the Ayurvedic concept of Dhatus and Upadhatus using contemporary diagnostic and physiological parameters such as biochemical assays, imaging techniques, and molecular biomarkers. By bridging ancient wisdom and modern physiology, this study aims to validate traditional principles, enhance clinical applicability, and promote a comprehensive understanding of human physiology.

KEYWORDS: - Dhatus, Upadhatus, Ayurveda, Physiology, Functional assessment, Biomedical tools, Tissue correlation, Diagnostic integration