Ayurveda is a system of traditional Indian medicine which is based on sound therapeutic principles and has a proven history of empirical use. It is one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems. According to the Ayurvedic system of medicine, a healthy person should have a stable equilibrium (congenial homeostasis) of Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha—psycho-biological rhythms), Agni (metabolism/digestion), Dhatu (body tissues/elements that provide them nourishment) and Mala (excreta), and the well-being of senses, mind and soul. Every individual has a unique combination of these constituent elements, which is known as the individual’s Prakruti or unique mind-body constitution (Ashtanga Hridaya, Sharira Sthana, Chapter 3, Verse 83). When an imbalance occurs in this equilibrium, it causes disease, and the Ayurvedic system of medicine seeks to remove this imbalance, to regain a healthy state. Ayurvedic clinical profiling of COVID-19 is a pre-requisite to develop standalone and integrative treatment approaches. At present, Ayurvedic clinicians do not have access to COVID-19 patients in clinical settings. In these circumstances, a preliminary clinical profiling of COVID-19 based on review of modern medical and classical Ayurvedic literature with inputs from Allopathic clinicians treating COVID-19 patients assumes significance. It is extreme important for survival at this time to develop a body status with a good immune response for prevention and limiting severity of the disease. For this purpose the principle of daily regime, night regime and seasonal regime are to be followed. Special emphasis is to be given to healthy and nutritious diet, and immune boosting drugs should be incorporated as a part of life style in forms of various formulations like juice, lickables, decoctions, teas, tonics etc. The various examples of such immunoboosting formulations for general population are Chyawanprasha, Tulsi (Ocimum basilicum L.), green tea, Ginger tea, Cinnamon tea, Turmeric milk, etc. According to Ayurveda concepts, there will be Dhatu-Kshaya & Agnimandya Avastha Post-COVID 19 infection. Hence, Dhatuposhana and administration of Rasayana drugs like Draksha (Vitis vinifera L.), Amalaki, Gudhuchi, Vasa (Justicia adhatoda L.) for at-least 45 days and to combat the residual effects of the virus on the body – Vishaghna chikitsa with Shirisha (Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.) recovery. Deepana Pachana drugs like Shadanga Paneeya may be used in case of Diarrhoea, vomiting or loss of appetite. Depending on the condition of Dhatu and Dosha, Shamana in the form of Brimhana chikitsa can be adopted to restore the function of Tridosha beside this Satvavajaya Chikitsa (ayurvedic or Haridra churna (Curcuma longa) is suggested after clinical psychotherapy) Sadvritta, and Achara Rasayana (behavioural therapy) can play an important role to manage post covid symptoms these are the non pharmacological approach aimed to maintain mental health. Regular practice of yogasana and pranayama with achara rasayana is useful for mental stability.
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