Open AccessAyurveda and its Medicinal Plants: Halting the Surge of Covid-19
Author(s) -
Rohit Singh,
Shreshtha Kaushik,
Robin Badal,
Smrutimayee Sahoo
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of ayurvedic and herbal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2454-5023
DOI - 10.31254/jahm.2020.6215
Subject(s) - disease , medicine , traditional medicine , pandemic , medicinal plants , covid-19 , christian ministry , intensive care medicine , political science , infectious disease (medical specialty) , pathology , law
Meteoric and noxious outbursts of Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has shaken the health care systems worldwide. It rapidly transforms into a pandemic and affected the millions of people globally. The conventional system of medicine is combating the diseases with its full potential but owing to absence of any appropriate and certain treatment, it fell short enough to curb it. According to World Health Organization there are currently 62 novel corona virus vaccine candidates, all over the world. But, only two have crossed the stage of preclinical trials and reached the stage of clinical trial. In such scenario, it’s become imperative to develop multi dimensional strategies and inclusion of other effective medicinal system like Ayurveda. It possesses a plethora of medicinal plants having immunomodulatory, antioxidant, antiviral and antipyretic properties which can be utilized in the management of COVID-19. It also provides various daily life regimens that can enhance immunity and preserve health. The present study attempts to compile the huge number of medicinal plants mentioned in various ayurvedic treatises that can be effectively used in management of disease. Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India is efficiently putting forward this legacy and has taken many measures to combat the disease. Based on previous studies and time tested efficacy, it can be inferred that Ayurvedic medicinal plant and its advocacies can provide a potential breakthrough to combat COVID-19. Therefore, Trans disciplinary and Inter disciplinary researches should be initiated to explore more and effective options.