IMMUNOMODULATION AND CONCEPT OF RASAYANA IN AYURVEDA; A REVIEW
Dr. Waghmare Vikas Digambar* and Dr. Shirsat Ajit R.**
ABSTRACT
In the present day scenario of pandemic; immunity against any infection had gained attention of everyone. Immunity plays an important role in maintaining sound mind and body health. Modern day classification of immunity as innate and acquired immunity can be considered under the title of Rasayana and Vajikaran therapies. These therapies are been described as Swasthya urjaskar chikitsa – health promoting therapies. New infections like Covid or earlier infections of tuberculosis, herpes etc. have impact on one’s immune response. In immunocompromised disorders, Ayurveda emphasis on strengthening the host against any such disorders. Here Rasayana plays important role. Several drugs mentioned in Ayurveda classics have the immunomodulatory properties and works by altering immune response on systemic as well as cellular level.
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