Prevention of Droplet and Air Born Infections w.s.r to Corona Virus Through Ayurveda – A Review

Authors

  • Manjunatha N S Principal, Shri Babu Singh Jay Singh Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Bhaupur, Bewar Road, Fatehgarh, Farrukhabad (UP) Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Coronavirus, Janapadodwamsa, Sankaramikaroga, Nasya Karma, PratimarshaNasya, Nasal therapy, Anu Taila

Abstract

respiratory  infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome such as Middle East  Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The  virus was identified as the cause of an outbreak of pneumonia of unknown cause  in Wuhan City in China in December 2019. The clinical presentation is that of a  respiratory infection with a symptom severity ranging from a mild common cold like illness, to a severe viral pneumonia leading to acute respiratory distress  syndrome that is potentially fatal. Nearly 2ooooo cases and approximately 9000  deaths have been reported globally (as of 20 March 2020). Global impact of  Ayurveda, the Indian medical system, in field of health and medicine, carries  sound background of scientific theories and applied therapies. Ayurveda explains  causes and treatments of epidemiological diseases and infectious diseases in the  context of Janpadodwamsa [the factors that destroys the health of the people  living in a specific area due to pollution of Air (Vayu), Water (Jala), Place  (Bhumi/soil) and Time (Kala). In modern science its called as  epidemics/Pestilence.] and Sankramikaroga (communicable/infectious diseases).  Nasal therapy is one among therapy which is very helpful in prevention of entry  & exit of microbes.So present paper enlightens effect of ayurveda in current  COVID pandemic. 

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2022-01-31

How to Cite

N S, M. (2022). Prevention of Droplet and Air Born Infections w.s.r to Corona Virus Through Ayurveda – A Review . International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga, 5(1), 171–174. https://doi.org/10.48165/