European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

IMPORTANCE OF RASSHASTRA AND BHAISJYA KALPNA AS IMMUNITY BOOSTER W.S.R. KWATH & VATI

Dr. Vishal Shivhare* and Dr. Nitin Tiwari

ABSTRACT

Rasa Shastra is a specialized branch of Ayurveda dealing mainly with formulations containing minerals or metals known as Rasa dravyas which have important therapeutic value. They help in attaining optimal physical strength, qualities of Dhatus, longevity, Bala and mental competence. In Rasashastra different Ayurvedic formulations are used for the management of various diseases and these formulations are mainly prepared through classical procedures of Marana, Putta and Sodhana etc. Rasa Shastra enhances immunity and virility in a healthy person through administration of metallic and herbal drugs. The principle of Rasashastra helps in enhancing the therapeutic properties of Rasa drugs therefore these drugs nourishes the whole body, improves immune system and hence increases the natural resistance to infection. Ayurveda advocates that better nutrition, rich Ojas system, stronger Agni and good microcirculation are necessary factors for good immune strength. Rasadravyas helps in supply of micronutrients, boost metabolism and promotes microcirculation thus ultimately responsible for good defense mechanism of the body.

Keywords: Rasa dravyas, Rasashastra, Ojas, Bala, Ayurveda, immunity.