Ojas (ओजः)

The term Ojas in Ayurveda indicates a body fluid which is the purest form of all the dhatus supporting body. Ojas performs the function of health promotion, disease prevention and overall well-being of body-mind system. The term Ojas literally means luster, energy, strength, power or vitality. Thus all these bodily aspects are controlled by Ojas. It is believed to be the essence of all the body tissues known as dhatus that perform various functions in a human body. Thus the visible outcomes of actions performed by Ojas like strength, luster etc are believed to be the indications for overall strength of body tissues.