Correspondence Address:
Dr. Kshitiza Airi, Lecturer, Department of Rog Nidan Evam vikriti Vigyan, Govt Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Patiala {Pb}
Date of Acceptance: 2024-03-12
Date of Publication:2024-04-01
Article-ID:IJIM_295_04_24 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nill
Conflict of Interest: Nill
How To Cite This Article: Airi K , Pathak A. Conceptual Study Of Ojas And Its Importance In Vyadhikshamatva. Int J Ind Med 2024;5(2):23 -30 DOI: http://doi.org/10.55552/IJIM.2024.5205
Ojas is considered to be the Saara (essence) of all Dhatu which is responsible for the strength, vigor, and vitality of an individual. Any deviation or drop in the normal quantity and quality of Ojas leads to serious health complications and death. It is responsible for providing nutrition and enhancing the immune strength of the body. The concept of Ojas can be correlated to immune system of the body. The present literary work attempts to study the concept of Ojas critically and throw light on its significance in Vyadhikshamatva. The classic texts of Ayurveda and their commentaries, various references scattered through them were enlisted and careful consideration was done over it. Scholarly articles, books etc. were also referred wherever needed. Ojas is present in two forms as Para Ojas and Apara Ojas. These factors are responsible for immunity. Deficient and/or vitiated Ojas is an important factor in the Samprapti (pathogenesis) of many diseases like Rajayakshma, Abhinyasa Jwara, Sannipata Jwara, Madhumeha, etc. Oja Vyapat, Oja Visramsa and Oja Kshaya can be considered the three types of immune disorders. Thus, concept of Ojas given in major texts of Ayurveda can be utilized in Vyadhi-Pratibandha as well as Vyadhi-Chikitsa.
Keywords: Ojas, Vyadhikshamtva, immunity.
