Increased Majja Dhatu
Excess accumulation of majja dhatu leading to tumors, heaviness, excess sleep, and hydrocephalus.
Signs and Symptoms of Increased Majja Dhatu
Increased majja dhatu (majja vruddhi) manifests with the following signs and symptoms: pineal and pituitary tumors, neurofibromatosis (tumors on peripheral nerves), heaviness of the eyes, general heaviness and sluggishness, excess sleep, and hydrocephalus (accumulation of fluid in the ventricles of the brain).
Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Chapter Six: Dhatus Part II (Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra/Artava)
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