Immunology today is one of the fastest growing disciplines in Medicine and Biology. Its significance has grown more because of the growing significance of immune strength and resistance against different diseases besides the emergence of a wide range of immunological diseases. It is interesting to observe that the ancient Ayurvedic texts show a vivid description of the foundations of immunology thousands of years in the past. The Ayurvedic immunology is essentially a unique pro-nature holistic science with inherent bonds with nutritional status, genetic constitution and the aging process. Ayurveda describes the bio-factor ojas which is the quintessence of all the seven dh tus of the body and is responsible for the immune strength of an individual classically known as Ojabala and Vy dhik amatva which refers to natural and acquired immunity. There are clear descriptions available in sa hit s about the three broad categories of immune disorders, namely Oja-vy pat, Oja-visra sa, and Oja-k aya. The texts describe Ras yana Tantra which is one of the eight branches of Ast ga Ayurveda. Ras yana remedies are known to sustain micro-nutrition and promote immune strength besides retarding the aging process. The present review critically examines the available literatures to evaluate the ancient concepts of early Ayurvedic Immunology in the light of recent developments.
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