Abstract

Dr. Shabeen Ali*, Dr. Bandeppa Sangolge and Dr. Pavitra G.

ABSTRACT

Immune deficiency is a condition which impairs the immune system's ability to defend against foreign or abnormal cells that invade or attack it (bacteria, virus, fungi, and cancer cells). It can be due to extrinsic factors or may be due to mutations of specific genes. Most of the immune disorders are acquired (secondary). In Ayurveda vyadhi-ksamtwa is understood as “immunity” impling to resistance against loss of integrity, proportion and interrelationship of doshas and dhatus. In Ayurveda, various formulations are mentioned for the management of immunodeficiency disorders. Among these Vasanta Malati Rasa is a Herbomineral formulation containing Swarna, Mukta, Shu. Hingula, Maricha and Shu. Kharpara, which is a Kharaliya rasayana mentioned in Bhaisajya ratnavali having actions like pro active synthesis of enzymes and hormones, providing protein to replace tissue. Vasanta Malati Rasa[1] is a Kharaliya rasayana that induces organic quality in the final product for better therapeutic efficacy and least toxic effect, target specific action and for acceleration of drug activity inside the body. Thus helping to provide health in immune deficiency individuals.