| Keyword | Meda |
| Type | S. |
| Etymology/ Definition | स्वतेजो अम्बुगुणस्निग्धोद्रिक्तं मेदो अभिजायते /च.चि.१५/३० |
| Reference | C.S.15/30, C.Su.28/15, C.Su.28/15, A.H.Su.11/18, A.H.Sha.3/80 |
| Literary Meaning | Adipose tissue M / W – fat |
| Implied Meaning | It is formed after Maamsa and in the Medovaha Srotas . It is nourished by Medodharaa Kalaa ( fat supporting membrane ), which is by and large distributed all over body . |
| Elaboration | It is the tissue that is responsible for lubrication of the body parts hence it exhibits unctuous , heavy , soft , slimy , smooth , and slightly dense attributes . It measures two Anjalee _ s in the body . It gives strength to the body as well as to the bones . Snaayu and Sandhi _ s ( joints ) are its tissue subtypes . Diseases due to the vitiation of adipose tissue are Sthaulya ( obesity ), Diabetes . Apart from these in various diseases where adipose tissue is involved it produces symptoms like excessive perspiration , stickiness of the body , bad smell to the body , tremors , oedema , pain in the joints etc . |
| Synonyms | Sneha |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Adipose tissue , fat |
Last updated on June 15th, 2021 at 07:05 am