World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

CONCEPT OF VYADHIKSHAMATWA (IMMUNITY) AND FACTORS INFLUENCING IMMUNITY IN VIEW OF AYURVEDA - A REVIEW

Dr. Pradnya Ravindra Deshpande and Dr. Shilpa Kantilal Ingle*

ABSTRACT

Today’s era dealing with burden of diseases related to immunology. Immunodeficiency, hypersentivity and autoimmunity are the patho-physiologies tend to various communicable and non-communicable diseases. Immunological aspect plays an important role in prevention as well as cure of disease. Physical status and psychology of an individual reflect immunity to greater extent. Life style in present era including modified dietetic and behavioral regimen also give rise to neuro-endocrinal diseases which are complex to treat and may complicate in fatal conditions. So better to improve immunity and health. In Ayurveda, immunity is considered as Bala (strength) of an individual which is dependent on so many factors. Aacharyas quoted that, Bala (strength) and health is excellence of Dosha (3 bodily elemental humours), Dhatu (tissues), Mala (waste), Oja and Agni (fire). It is also said as Vyadhikshamatwa. In this review article, an emphasis is given on the establishment of inter-relationship between Bala, Vyadhikshamatwa, Kapha, Oja along with their role as immunological factors and influencing elements.

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