Significance of Immunomodulation
Immunomodulation refers to the alteration of the immune response, which can either enhance or suppress its activity. This process is evident in various therapies, particularly within Ayurvedic practices, where substances like Ashwagandha and swarna prashan play a role in regulating immune functions. Immunomodulation is crucial in treating autoimmune diseases and enhancing the body's ability to fend off infections. Overall, it encompasses a range of dietary and therapeutic interventions aimed at optimizing immune system responses.
Synonyms: Immune modulation, Immune regulation
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The concept of Immunomodulation in scientific sources
Immunomodulation involves modifying immune responses and is crucial in Ayurveda for immunocompromised patients, influencing treatments like rasayana therapy, sauna bathing, and herbal medicines to enhance defense mechanisms and manage conditions such as asthma.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) The ability of a substance to modify or regulate one or more immune functions, as seen in the properties of Chlorophytum borivilianum.[1] (2) The alteration of immune responses, specifically attributed to substances such as piperinic acid from Piper longum.[2] (3) Immunomodulation is the process of modifying the immune response, in this context through the administration of medications like methylprednisolone to treat inflammatory conditions.[3] (4) The process by which Aloe vera influences the immune system, aiding in the enhancement or suppression of immune responses.[4] (5) The therapeutic use of agents or therapies that influence the immune response, beneficial in managing autoimmune conditions.[5]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) The process of modifying the immune response, an important aspect of treating allergic rhinitis in this study.[6] (2) The process of modifying the immune response, either by natural or human-induced means, to achieve a desired level of immune activity.[7] (3) The process of modifying the immune response in the body, which plays a role in reducing inflammation in allergic rhinitis.[8] (4) The process of modifying the immune response or the functioning of the immune system.[9] (5) The modulation of immune response through selective use of substances to improve health conditions.[10]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) A modification of the immune response through various means, either enhancing or inhibiting the immune system's functions.[11] (2) The alteration of the immune response, which can be correlated with the Rasayan properties of certain Ayurvedic drugs.[12] (3) Refers to the alteration of the immune response, which can be indicated by extracts that modulate lymphocyte proliferation and cytokine levels.[13] (4) The adjustment or regulation of the immune response, which is one of the purported benefits of rasayana preparations.[14] (5) The process by which substances can enhance or suppress the immune response, highlighting the potential of botanicals in modulating host immunity.[15]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) The regulation of the immune system, which may be enhanced by the routine practice of sauna bathing.[16] (2) The process of modifying the immune response or the functioning of the immune system, which is a primary treatment line in Ayurveda for immunocompromised patients.[17] (3) The alteration of the immune response, which can be enhanced by certain medications or treatments and is crucial in managing asthma.[18]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) The process through which a substance (like Arogya Kashayam) modifies the immune response, possibly enhancing the body’s defense mechanisms.[19] (2) The process by which herbal medicines can alter the activity of the immune function through regulation of inflammatory molecules such as cytokines.[20] (3) A parameter for evaluation that contributes to the effects of rasayana therapy by modulating the immune response.[21]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) The concept encircles all dietary and therapeutic interventions aimed at modifying the immune response.[22] (2) The alteration of immune system functioning by a substance, enhancing or suppressing immune responses.[23]
From: Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
(1) The regulation of the immune response, particularly the manipulation of macrophage phenotypes to enhance healing and reduce inflammation in periodontal therapy.[24]