Abstract

OJAS: A CONCEPT UNIQUE TO AYURVEDA

Dr. Manjula*, Dr. Anubha Yadav, Dr. Ritisha and Dr. Mita Kotecha

Abstract

Ayurveda is a science of life with many concepts of its own. One such concept unique to Ayurveda is Ojas, which is the vital force helping in sustenance of the body and rendering the body to be capable of fighting with the diseases. It is the cause and ashraya of Bala which is the only one being capable of defying Dosha. Acharya Sushruta directs the physician to always try to maintain the Bala of the patient which checks the progress of disease if restored. In the present day scenario, stamina of the young generation is very less most of them having spectacles and various other health issues. Hence, an attempt has been made to understand the entity called ojas and suggest treatment for ojakshaya so that the principles may be utilized to enhance oja in the body. The information may be utilised to find out various ojavardhaka dravya and make various formulations out of them.

Keywords: Ojas, Bala, Ayurveda, Ojakshaya.