Abstract

COVID 19 – AN AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING

Dr. PVNR. Prasad*, Dr. K. J. Lavanya Lakshmi and Dr. P. L. Alekhya

Abstract

Corona Virus Disease – 19 (COVID – 19) is an infectious illness caused by novel Corona Virus – 2 now called Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus – 2 (SARS CoV 2). The symptoms range from the common cold to more severe diseases. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. It is known as Janapadodhwamsa in Ayurveda. The concept of Epidemic diseases and their management is dealt by Charaka in a much elaborated manner. Management is also very akin to modern Microbiology and include avoiding the responsible factors, Removal of the organism, limiting the spread by isolation, bringing change in the environment, strengthening the immune system, observing the cyclic occurrence. Ayurvedic treatment protocol is centered on Hetu Viparita Chikitsa, Vyadhi Viparita Chikitsa, Rasayana Chikitsa and Achara Rasayana.

Keywords: Corona Virus; Janapadodhwamsa vyadhi; Vyadhikshamatwa; Rasayana.