Applied understanding of Post Covid Coagulopathy Disorders through Ayurveda

Abstract

Blood is the only fluid connective tissue in the body, maintains life and plays vital role in the body, Acharya Vagbhata describes the function Rakta as Jeevanam and Sharkadhara explains it under ten Nanatmaja Vyadhi , and as per Acharya Sushruta Raktamokshana as Ardhachikitsa  and he had also described Rakta as the Chaturtha Dosha, hence all the Coagulopathy disorders can be understood under the disorders of Rakta Pradoshaja Vikara. Coagulopathy are caused by disruption in the body’s ability to control blood clotting. In the present situation i.e., Pandemic Covid-19, patients with Covid-19 pneumonia exhibits coagulation abnormalities, most commonly elevated D-dimer has been associated with a higher mortality rate. Covid-19 causes a spectrum of disease, with frequent involvement of the hemostatic system. Severe pulmonary inflammation causes activation and may trigger pulmonary thrombosis early in the disease course. So, when compared to other Post Covid -19 Complication, Coagulopathy plays a most important role.