WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

Dr. Nilsagar Pagare*

ABSTRACT

In present scenario children are exposed to several environmental threats like viruses and bacteria. Children are more vulnerable to infection because of underdeveloped immune system. Despite of high advances in immunization, the medical science is yet to reach a full proof mechanism against the virulent organisms. Better healthy life can be achieved by developing the body’s ability to adapt to new threats of environment and infirmity of the current era. This tolerance of one’s body is relying on immune status (Vyadhikshamatva) of an individual. In Ayurved text, immunity has been explained by acharya in term of Vyadhikshamatva. According to Ayurveda Ojas is considered as Bala or Prakrita Kapha attributed to immunity. An immunomodulator can be defined as a substance, which can influence any constituent or function of the immune system in a specific or nonspecific manner including both innate and adaptive arms of the immune response. The Ayurvedic system of medicine details the concept of immunomodulation by the term Lehana. The term Lehana means an act of licking or lapping up with the tongue. Kashyapa describes special formulation lehana to enhance growth and development of children along with provides immunity against infections.