Abstract

A STUDY OF OJAS AND ITS PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE IN PANDU ROGA

*Vd. Anjali Nandwane and Vd. Siddharth Gaikwad

Abstract

Pandu roga is a very common disorder among female population than male and children and can be found in any group of age. Even though there are many etiological factors responsible for causing the disease, the most neglected factor is the Ojas. Pandu roga is mentioned as a disease of the Rasavaha Strotasa in the classical text.[1] It is a Pitta dominant tridoshaja disorder leading to Rasakshaya which affects the whole body. Ojas is considered as essence of seven Dhatus in the body. Ayurveda describes Ojakshaya as one of the Ojavikara which may be prevalent in various diseases. The pathogenesis of Pandu roga also describes this phenomenon. As Oja is located in Hridya which is also the place of origin of Rasavaha strotas. The vitiation of Oja manifests various abnormalities due to which Pandu roga is developed. So an attempt is made to study the Ojas and its pathophysiological importance in Pandu roga.

Keywords: Pandu, Oja, Hridya, Ojas, Rasa dhatu.