The word meda means the sense of oleation. It is forth dhatu of the body, derived from pruthvi and jala mahabhoota. Medovaha Srotas are the channels through which the Poshaka or Asthayi Medo Dhatu circulates in the whole body with Rasa & Rakta thereby nourishing the Sthayi Medo Dhatu.The cause of vitiation of kapha and meda are same as diet and external factors, showing their inter dependance.
