IJCRR - 13(9), May, 2021
Pages: 33-34
Date of Publication: 07-May-2021
Print Article
Download XML Download PDF
Build Immunity to Beat Corona Virus Infection
Author: Sunita Gupta, Sharda Tak, Ashsish Anjankar
Category: Healthcare
Abstract:Till there is no permanent solution in form of vaccination to this disease called CORONA VIRUS, we can take precautions and stop it from spreading. Since many people got infected from this virus but those who are safe from infection should take ayurvedic treatment daily to make their immunity strong and enable them to fight with virus strongly.
Keywords: Immunity, Corona, Decoction, Prevention
Full Text:
Introduction:
At the outset, we must understand Immunity & Corona. According to Ayurveda, Immunity depends on Ojas, the equilibrium state of Kapha and Udana Vata. There are two terminologies used in Ayurveda to discuss the concept of vyadhiksamatwa (immunity) namely Ojas and Bala. In biology, Immunity is the capability of multicellular organisms to resist harmful microorganisms.
Covid-19 is a disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus. ‘CO’ stands for Corona, ‘VI’ for virus and ‘D’ for disease. Let's not fear corona but face it. Because in Ayurveda, various Immunity Promoting Measures have been described. So, we have to build our immunity by taking ayurvedic remedies. It is also said in the textbooks that taking precautions is always better than cure.1,2
There is no permanent solution to this disease called coronavirus shortly, but we can take precautions and stop it from spreading. Since many people got infected from this virus but those who are safe from infection should take ayurvedic treatment on daily basis to make their immunity strong and enable them to fight with virus strongly. To overcome this pandemic situation, each and everyone should have strong immunity, and everyone should take precautions even to avoid cough & cold which arises due to change of weather.
We can keep ourselves healthy by following the proper diet and doing physical activity. The two main objects of Ayurveda are Caring & Curing i.e. to take care of a healthy person and curing the disease. If we follow the 1st aim properly by taking care of a person, we can easily help them to avoid un-wellness.3,4
Remedial Measures
To boost our immunity, we need to take decoction i.e. “Kadha”. The various type of Kadha are described hereunder.
Ayush Kadha I
5 almonds, 5 black pepper, 1 long pepper (after being kept in water overnight), 5-7 holy basil, 5-7 dry grapes (rinse in hot water and take out the seeds from them).
Ayush Kadha II
Grind all these and add 100 ml water, 1 cardamom, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon sugar and boil it properly and afterwards drink it just like tea.
These Kadha can be given to adults @¼ cup and 2 spoons to 5-10-year-old children twice a day.
Guduchi Kadha
The extract of Guduchi (Tinosphora cardifolia) or holy basil can be used by way of as decoction method. For this, 40-50 gm of Guduchi per person to be boiled with 50 ml of water.
Holi Basil Kadha
Take 5 to 7 leaves for each person and boil it with water, add sugar or jaggery. It is very useful when a person is suffering from fever or asthma.
Hot Liquids
All types of hot liquids like Lukewarm water, Milk plain or mixed with turmeric powder, Lemon tea or Ginger Tea etc. are very useful.
Lemon Tea
Take 5-7 holy basil leaves, 4 black pepper, 1 clove, 1 gm cinnamon, 10-15 gm ginger, and boil all these ingredients with 1 cup of water, then add half lemon before drink it.
Ginger Kadha
When the person is suffering from cough or cold, take 15-20 gms Ginger extract & boiled it for few minutes with 100 ml water. Then to add honey or jaggery when the water is lukewarm, then mix it well before drink. This is very useful for a healthy respiratory system.
This Kadha can be given to adults @¼ cup and 2 spoons to 5-10-year-old children twice a day.
Gargle
When the person is suffering from cough because of allergies, gargle with hot water added with one spoon of rock salt is very useful.
Oil-Massage
Boil sesame oil and add rock salt therein, then massage it on the chest gently.
Chayvanprash
Take 10 gm of Chayvanprash daily with 1 glass of plain milk or milk mixed with turmeric. It helps in preventing every type of cough and cold and is very helpful.
Healthy Diet
It is very important to take care of the whole day’s diet as it should be healthy and useful.
- Use fresh and seasonable vegetables.
Not to do
Don't use or drink cold & heavy food because they aren't good for health and according to Ayurveda, all of these are cough promoting.5,6
Conclusion
Ayurveda describes so many dravyas (substance) along with healthy food, to boost up immunity level. By using all these, immunity can be increased to safeguard ourselves from pandemic like Covid-19. Everyone should take necessary precautions, and no one gets afraid of this coronavirus.
Conflict of interest: Nil
Source of funding: Nil
References:
-
Yadav V, Trikam JI. Acharya Charak Samhita of Agnivesha. Charak and Dridbala. Chaukhamba Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanashi 11th Edition, 2000
-
Astang Sangrah of Vrddha Vaghbhata with Shashilekha Sanskrit. Chaukhamba Series Office, Varanashi 3rd Edition 2012
-
Kaviraj Ambikadutta. Susruta Samhita of Maharsi Susruta edited with Ayured-Tatva-Sandipika Shastri published by Chaukhamba Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanashi 11th Edition, 1997
-
Atharveda Samhita, PrathamaKhanda, ShwetaKushta Naashan Sukta – 23/ 99- 100.
-
Atharveda Samhita, Divtiya Khanda, Aastrva BhaishjyaSukta – 3/ 166- 168.
-
Atharveda Samhita, Divtiya Khanda, Kshetriya Roganashana Sukta – 8/ 195.
|