Concept of Ojas and Its Clinical Importance
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Ayurveda is essentially the science of life. Ayurveda has scientific background and will provide stimulus to new and original renovation from the remodelling of theories and concept. One of the basic fundamental concept or view of Ayurveda is Ojas.Oja is the essence of dhatus, which gives strength to the body, improves immunity power and takes care of well being of the body.Ojas means “vigorand in ayurvedic literature, Bala, Prakriti and Kapha these types of words are used as synonym of Ojas. It is present throughout the body like, ghee exists in the milk or honey exists in the flower.Ojas is responsible for consciousness, purity in thoughts, health, and positivity in feelings in every situation, better immunity, longevity, intelligence and memory. So according to ayurveda oja is one of the most important elements for maintains and sustenance of life. All human beings are well nourished by Ojas and its decrease leads to the cessations of life. It controls and regulates the whole working system of the body, so it has more clinical importance. It provides strength in the form of physical, mental, immunological and resistance to the body. Due to stress, depression and other etiological factors, ojas gets affected. And it leads to the condition of ojakshaya , It is difficult to define Ojas as per modern methodology.This review article attempts to create certainty of Ojas understandable in scientific way and itsover all effects on human body which will be helpful for scholars in treatment of diseases and advising precautions
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Ramesh Madhavrao Bansode, Archana U Kalyankar
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