Open AccessEffect of immune-modulators (Rasayana Dravya) in Janapadodhwansa WSR to COVID-19
Author(s) -
Vaidya Pratigya Chauhan,
Bhawna Dutt,
M. Vyas,
Sandeep Gupta
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of ayurvedic and herbal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2454-5023
DOI - 10.31254/jahm.2020.6107
Subject(s) - pandemic , novelty , covid-19 , vaccination , medicine , disease , psychology , virology , social psychology , pathology , infectious disease (medical specialty)
Ayurveda provide a basic way of living to the people and mentioned the different “Charyas” to be done by the individuals in day to day life as well as this ancient science garlanded us with the knowledge and code of conducts to conduct different type of studies like experimental studies, survey studies etc. In this sequence, Janapadodhwansa, a chapter describes in Vimana Sthana by Acharya Charaka is considered as the chapter of epidemiological study. Where he explained the whole concept on handling the situation of pandemic state. Now, a days It is evident to notify the Pandemic state of China and different countries due to the virus knows as corona virus, which is responsible and causes pressure on societies and health care system. This is the first pandemic condition of 21st century which requires internationally unified cogent and collective actions by the individuals, communities, commercial bodies etc. Due to the novelty of the virus, there is no treatment known and no vaccination is available. Only social distancing and other preventive measures are tolls used to deal this emergency. And hence, this condition can be correlated with Janapadodhwansa. And Rasayana is one of them, which provide the strength against the viral condition and improve the immune response towards this pandemic disease. This article aims to provide information about role of Rasayana dravyas (Gudhuchi, Amalaki and Haridra) which can be in cooperated in day to day life and act as immune modulators.