How Ayurveda healing Deals with COVID-19 and its variants
- January 7, 2023
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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A little history about COVID: COVID-19 or corona virus disease 19 is a condition caused by a Virus named as SARS-CoV-2, discovered in in Wuhan (China) in December 19. It is contagious and deadly disease that spread like fire. From then it became global pandemic. Its first case in India was detected in January 30, 2020 in Kerala in a student who returned back from Wuhan. COVID-19 often causes respiratory symptoms that feel much like a flu, a cold or pneumonia. For some it was mild and for others it proved to be severe and deadly. Whole world suffered this dangerous situation due to the fear of covid-19. Therefore almost every country across the world has implemented lockdown and restricted the movement and advice people to stay at home to save their respective nations. As all we are well aware with the phrase “Prevention is better than cure” and Ayurveda has stood up and manages this situation really well.
Different variants of Covid-19
- Alpha: First detected in united kingdom and it is estimated to be 50% more transmissible with increased severity than Wuhan Stain.
- Beta: This variant was more severe than previous one and first seen in South Africa.
- Gamma: First detected in Brazil and this mutation is associated with increased binding with human cells which make virus to spread in faster pace.
- Delta: It was first detected in India, the virus evade by destructing immune cells and hence triggers severity. Vaccines are thought to be less effective to this stain.
- Omicron: Evidence shows that it is partially resistant to vaccines.
New COVID-19 variant:
BF.7 is the new omicron variant that is spreading even with much faster pace than previous variants. Indian has been reporting approximately 200 cases a day for several days now. Though the severity of the illness in case of BF.7 in not much but the number of people getting infected is really high. China is currently suffering from the biggest COVID outbreak. BF.7 mainly causes upper respiratory infection giving symptoms like chest congestion, fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose along with some stomach related symptoms like nausea and vomiting.
Ayurveda view point over COVID-19:
Ayurveda has mentioned a condition similar to COVID-19 hundred years back with the name Janapadodhwamsa vikara (Epidemic disease). The main reason behind is vitiation of the four major elements such as air, water, land and seasons over the period of time. This vitiation leads to stimulation of diseases among large population destroying human habitations. Ayurveda science believes that as long as our Agni (Digestive fire) is strong, illness will not happen. This concept is directly related to our immunity (oja) which is formed by the biotransformation of dhatus (body tissues) with the help of Agni acting upon the food we eat. The end product or essence of all dhatus is ojas (immunity).
How Corona virus spreads:
- The virus travels through respiratory droplets released in the air with the sneeze, cough, breathes of an infected person.
- Also through contact (touching, shaking hands) with infected person or infected metallic objects.
Symptoms of COVID-19:
- Fever and chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing
- Chest congestion
- Runny nose and watery eyes
- Tiredness
- Joint and muscle pain
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Severe back ache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- loss of smell and taste
- trouble breathing
- persistent pain or pressure over chest
- bluish lips or face
- inability to sleep
Concept of healing with Ayurveda:
- Rogpratirodhak kshmta (Immunity): low immunity leads to ailments. We get strong immunity from the food we eat. Eating healthy nutritious food leads to formation of strong dhatus (body tissues) which results in strong immunity. Including Cow ghee into your diet leads to enhancing Agni (digestive power). Also ancient Ayurveda has mentioned various herbs that increase immunity such as Giloy, amla, tulsi, haridra, marich etc.
Simple Ayurvedic Procedures:
- Nasya therapy: Adding drops of cow ghee or medicated oil drops in both the nostrils, morning or evening. This increases the respiratory immunity of a person and hence helpful in preventing covid-19.
- Oil pulling Therapy: Swish 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or sesame oil into your mouth for a minute or two, spit it off and rinse mouth with warm water. This procedure in Ayurveda is known as Gandhoosh or Kawal . It is being said that it activates salivary enzymes that absorb bacterial, chemical or environmental toxins from the blood. It is helpful in detoxification of the body as a whole.
General home remedies:
- Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water
- Includes spices like haldi (turmeric), jeera (cumin), dhaniya (coriander), garlic etc in everyday regime
- Daily practicising Yoga and pranayama (breathing exercises)
- Meditation to calm your mind and be free from stress
- Add neem leaves into your bathing water
- Add drops of cow ghee during sleep time into nostrils
- Sleep for 6-8 hours regularly
- Take Chyavanprash with warm milk during morning
- Take turmeric milk or golden milk at bed time
- For cough or sore throat take 1 tablespoon of ginger juice, a pinch of black pepper and honey
- Drink herbal tea like ginger tea, tulsi tea, green tea etc
- Take steam with added tulsi leaves in boiling water
- Bath with warm water
- Maintain hygiene
- Sanitize or wash your hands before eating
Managing COVID-19 with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:
IMMUNITY IS YOUR WEAPON
All the above symptoms are only because of weak immunity or when our immune system gets weak and having Strong immunity is the basis of Ayurveda on which all our medicines work that is to increase your immune power to fight against infections and Rejuvinate your body naturally. No virus is strong enough to attack you until your immunity is strong. So Ayurveda has answers to all your symptoms of Corono Virus.
Table of Contents
1. Active plus Tablet:
active plus Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for person mental and physical health, also helps to boost up the immunity. The herbal ingredients present in these tablets are used to maintain person’s health and refreshes the mind and body. These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain, acts as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
2. Curcumin Capsules:
CURCUMIN CAPSULE is a herbo-mineral capsule of size 500 MG which is 100% safe and is purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Curcumin Capsules helps in pacifying all three doshas. Curcumin Capsule is beneficial for variety of skin conditions like Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, and Dermatitis. This Capsule contains standardized extract of the herb Curcumin (Curcuma longa). Curcumin is the active ingredient in Turmeric having powerful Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-microbial and Antioxidant properties.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 capsule twice daily with normal water.
3. Immuno Booster Tablet:
It is a pure herbal combination that helps to build up immunity. It consists of effective levels of antioxidants. vitamin C and E circulate in the body to protect it against the damage caused by free radicals. It has natural immunity-boosting properties to prevent and ease cough, cold, headache, and infections. it provides quick relief from early signs of running nose, itching throat, body ache, and weakness.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
4. Detox Tablet:
Chandigarh Ayurved Centre Detox tablets are 100% natural & safe containing 1gm herbs extract. The herbs used for formulation of these tablets show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, & immuno-modulator properties.The herbs & minerals used for preparation of this churna shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator properties. Giloy satva increases immunity: Low immunity is not just one health issue, but it can disturb your entire health. Giloy satva helps in remove stress, both physical as well as mental, and helps in improving immune system to fight against many viral disease.
5. Amrit Tulsi Ras:
Amrit tulsi ras is Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) or tulsi is a powerful herb that has been used in Ayurveda and other traditional medical treatments in India for thousands of years. The small holy basil shrub with tiny flowers is considered a sacred plant in India. It was believed that the holy basil leaves had potent powers to flush out toxins from the body. People have tulsi water (water which has tulsi leaves soaked overnight) or chew on a tulsi leaf to improve overall health.
Recommended Dosage – 1 DROP of CAC Amrit tulsi ras in a glass of water/tea 4-5 times a day.
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.