Covid-19 : Scope of Ayurveda to make Swastha Bharatha
Abstract
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 totally 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. In present situation of Covid-19, one has to take care of himself and his family by following simple precautionary measures explained in Ayurveda. Before that one has to understand what is covid-19, its causative organism, its incubation period, it's signs and symptoms etc, and it's precautions in general. In the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak, entire mankind across the globe is suffering. Enhancing the body's natural defense 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.
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