A REVIEW LITERATURE ON CONCEPT OF OJOVIKRUTI

Abstract

In Ayurveda, the superior most essential fraction of all bodily tissues is called ‘Ojas’. Oja is considered as an essential factor for survival of human. Overall it is responsible for the defence of human body against diseases and infirmity. Ojas is responsible for preventing contagious and communicable disease. As long as oja is in physiological status, human body remains in homeostatic condition. Any disturbance of any kind endangers life such status of oja is called ojovikruti (immunodeficiency disorder). A physician has to deal with three problems related to oja. Susrta-Samhita mentions abnormal conditions of oja. The following article “A review literature on concept of ojovikruti” is reviewed through Ayurvedic classics in integration with modern medical facts.