Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Ministry of AYUSH Ayurveda’s immunity boosting measures for self care during COVID 19 crisis



Ministry of AYUSH Ayurveda’s Immunity Boosting Measures for self care During COVID 19 Crisis

In the wake of the Covid 19 outbreak, entire mankind across the globe is suffering. Enhancing the body’s natural defence system (immunity) plays an important role in maintaining optimum health.
We all know that prevention is better than cure. While there is no medicine for COVID-19 as of now, it will be good to take preventive measures which boost our immunity in these times.



Ministry of AYUSH Ayurveda’s Immunity Boosting Measures for self care During COVID 19 Crisis /2020/04/Ministry-of-AYUSH-Ayurvedas-immunity-boosting-measures-for-self-care-during-COVID-19-crisis.html

Ayurveda, being the science of life, propagates the gifts of nature in maintaining healthy and happy living. Ayurveda’s extensive knowledge base on preventive care, derives from the concepts of “Dinacharya” - daily regimes and “Ritucharya”- seasonal regimes to maintain healthy life. It is a plant-based science. The simplicity of awareness about oneself and the harmony each individual can achieve by uplifting and maintaining his or her immunity is emphasized across Ayurveda’s classical scriptures.

Ministry of AYUSH recommends the following self-care guidelines for preventive health measures and boosting immunity with special reference to respiratory health. These are supported by Ayurvedic literature and scientific publications.

కోవిడ్ 19 వ్యాప్తి నేపథ్యంలో, ప్రపంచవ్యాప్తంగా మొత్తం మానవజాతి బాధపడుతోంది. శరీరం యొక్క సహజ రక్షణ వ్యవస్థను (రోగనిరోధక శక్తి) మెరుగుపరచడం ఒక ముఖ్యమైన పాత్ర పోషిస్తుంది.  వాంఛనీయ ఆరోగ్యాన్ని కాపాడుకోవడంలో నివారణ కోసం ఆయుష్ మంత్రిత్వ శాఖ ఈ క్రింది స్వీయ-రక్షణ మార్గదర్శకాలను సిఫారసు చేస్తుంది.  ఆరోగ్య చర్యలు మరియు శ్వాసకోశానికి ప్రత్యేక సూచనతో రోగనిరోధక శక్తిని పెంచడం ఆరోగ్యం. వీటికి ఆయుర్వేద సాహిత్యం మరియు శాస్త్రీయ ప్రచురణలు మద్దతు ఇస్తున్నాయి.

Recommended Measures

I. General Measures
  1. Drink Warm Water throughout the day.
  2. Daily Practice of Yogasana, Pranayama and meditation for at least 30 minutes as advised by Ministry of AYUSH (YOGA at Home StayHome StaySafe).
  3. Spices like Haldi (Turmeric), Jeera (Cumin), Dhaniya (Coriander) and Lahsun (Garlic) are recommended in cooking.

II. Ayurvedic Immunity Promoting Measures.
  1. Drink herbal tea/decoction (Kadha) made from Tulsi (Basil), Dalchini (Cinnamon), Kalimirch (Black Pepper), Shunthi (Dry Ginger) and Munakka (Raisin)-once or twice a day. Add jaggery (natural Sugar) and /or fresh lemon juice to your taste, if needed.
  2. Take Chyavanprash 10gms (1 tea spoon ful) in the morning. Diabetics should take sugar free chyavanprash.
  3. Golden Milk - Half tea spoon Haldi (Turmeric) powder in 150ml hot milk-once or twice a day.


III. Simple Ayurvedic Procedures.
  1. Oil Pulling Therapy- Take one table spoon sesame or coconut oil n mouth. Do not drink, Swish in the mouth for 2 to 3 minutes and spit it off followed by warm water rinse. This can be done once or twice a day.
  2. Nasal application - Apply sesame oil/coconut oil or Ghee in both the nostrils (Pratimarsh Nasya) in morning and evening.

IV. During Dry Cough/sore throat

  1. Steam inhalation withfresh pudina (Mint) leaves or Ajwain (Caraway seeds) can be practiced once in a day.
  2. Lavang (Clove) posder mixed with natural sugar/honey can be taken 2-3 times a day in case of cough or throat irritation.
  3. These measures generally treat normal dry cough and sore throat.However, it is best to consult doctors if these symptoms persist.
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