CONCEPT OF COVID-19 IN AYURVEDA: A REVIEW ARTICLE
Dr. Jeuti Rani Das*, Dr. P. L. Bharati, Dr. Pallavi Das
ABSTRACT
Corona Virus or COVID-19 is creating a great havoc all over the globe. It is a worldwide epidemic. Since no medicine or vaccine has been discovered so various preventive measures should be followed to keep this vaccine at the bay. Ayurveda has mentioned about Janapadadhwamsa way before. It has been clearly mentioned that the four factors for causing epidemic are Vayu, Jala, Desha and Kala. The treatment principle are also mentioned in various classics like following the Sadvritta, taking Rasayana therapy as prophylaxis, performing Panchakarma. However Nidanparivarjana is the first thing that should be followed. The symptoms showed in COVID-19 can be correlated with the various diseases that come under Pranavahasrota that is Swasaroga, Kasaroga etc.Various single herbs are mentioned for Pranavahasrota which can be helpful in COVID-19.
Keywords: COVID-19, Ayurveda, Janapadadhwamsa, Rasayana, Pranavahasrota.
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