Abstract

CONCEPT OF VYADHIKSHAMATVA (IMMUNITY) AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH BALA (VITAL STRENGTH)

*Dr. Vishal Sharma

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Abstract

When a group of people exposed to a particular disease, the affect seen is categorized in four categories mild, moderate, severe and unaffected. The pathogenic factors require some essential favorable conditions to flourish and create the disease. Ayurveda finds Bala and Vyadhi Kshamatava as profound explanations for this phenomenon. These are also necessary for prevention and rapid recovery from illness. Bala is the cause for the good defense mechanism and to carry out all the physical and psychological actions. The depreciation of Bala is a constant sign observed in various degenerative diseases and recurrent infections. It can be increased by intake of wholesome food, immune modulator drugs like Tinospora Cordifolia Wild. (family- Menispermaceae) etc. A regular routine of seasonal and daily regimens along with mild physical work out. So, Bala and Vyadhikshamatva have cause and effect relationship.

Keywords: Bala, Immunity, Vvyadhikshamatva.