A Conceptual Study on Prevention & Management of Covid -19 Pandemic with Special Reference to Janapadodwamsa

Authors

  • Anamika Khatana
  • Rakesh Khatana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14272

Keywords:

Vyadhiksamatwa, Janapadodwamsa, pandemic diseas, Coronavirus.

Abstract

Introduction: Ayurveda being one of the oldest surviving Medical Tradition, has a key role to play in
this crucial situation.Covid-19 it is not a simple infectious disease it is a pandemic disease caused by
Coronavirus which reflects in human but stay as a host in animals. These viruses contain seven different
strains; of which SARS-COV-2 is responsible for Covid-19. Its spread through droplets via air due
to sneezing, cough, talking and direct or indirect contact with an infected patient such as handshake,
touch surfaces contact by an infected person. This virus causes the severe acute respiratory syndrome.
Its incubation period varies between 2 to 14 days, the disease can transmit from symptoms less person
to person. Material & Methods: Covid-19research information was collected from the world health
organization, books, research papers, journals. Ayurveda literature from reference books, internet, and
opinions of experts utilize as a review. Observations and Results: COVID-19 can be provisionally
understood from the Ayurvedic perspective as v?takapha dominant sannip?tajvara of ?gantu origin
with pitt?nubandha. The asymptomatic, presymptomatic, mild, moderate, severe and critical stages of
COVID-19 with varying clinical presentations have been analysed on the basis of nid?na, do?a, d??ya,
nid?napañcaka and ?a?kriy?k?la. Conclusion: It will be good to take preventive measures which boost
our immunity in these times. Ayurveda extensive knowledge base on preventive care by which each
individual can achieve by uplifting and maintain his or her immunity. In Ayurveda, Immunity comes under
the heading of Vyadhiksamatwa. In Ayurveda, many single drugs or compound formulation were mentioned
as Rasayana to boost up Immunity (Bala or Vyadhiksamatwa).

Author Biographies

  • Anamika Khatana

    Assistant Prof. Department of Rog-Nidan, Shri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic Medical College & Research Centre,
    Chhata, Mathura (UP)

  • Rakesh Khatana

    PG Scholar Department of Kaumarbhritya, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved Collage Hospital
    & Research Centre, Salod Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra, India

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Published

2021-03-24

How to Cite

A Conceptual Study on Prevention & Management of Covid -19 Pandemic with Special Reference to Janapadodwamsa. (2021). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 15(2), 62-66. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14272