Dhatusarata and its utility in the assessment of innate immunity: A review

Abstract

Acharya Sushruta says that the supreme essence of all the Dhatus beginning with Rasa and ending with Shukra is known as Ojas and that is the Bala (strenth) of the body. And strength is not depending only on physical build up but it depends on the Sara means the excellence quality of Dhatus. In the Ayurvedic text, this Dhatusarata is described with respect to Sapta Dhatu and Sattva (mind) i.e. Ashtavidhsarata which is helpful in determining the degree of strength. Examination of Dhatusarata is done at physical and psychological level. Thus biological immunity can refer to constitutive physical innate mechanisms, such as the physical protection afforded against infection by skin, the activity of natural killer (NK) cells against virus-infected cells, or the natural resistance power of the body. It is of two types innate and adoptive. Innate immunity, also known as native immunity. It is defined as the first line of defense against pathogens, representing a critical systemic response to prevent infection and maintain homeostasis, contributing to the activation of an adaptive immune response. Aim: To interpret the utility of Dhatusarata in the assessment of Innate immunity. Objectives: To take a review on Innate immunity as per Modern science to interpret the utility of Dhatusarata in the assessment of innate immunity.