To evaluate the relevance of Panchakarma Sutra “Jwarmukte Virechanam” by estimating the status of Doshas in post covid patients

Abstract

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is an infectious disease and is commonly called Covid-19. It affects the human respiratory system causing difficulty in breathing. It is a contagious disease and has been spreading across the world like wildfire. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, China. In March, WHO declared Covid-19 as a pandemic that has been affecting the world. Most of the infected patients have recovered from the disease. However, many cases are suffering from various symptoms after recovery from the disease which are different from covid-19 symptoms and can be called as post covid symptoms. Jwar is one of the major symptoms of covid 19 disease. A major treatment principle of Jwar is given by Acharya Bhava Prakash which is “Jwarmukte Virechanam” which means after the recovery of Jwar, Virechana should be given. Aim: To evaluate the incidence of Dosha Prakopa Lakshan and its relevance in post covid management. Objective: To evaluate the incidence of Dosha Prakopa Lakshana in patients recovered from Covid-19 and to perform Virechana Karma in 15 patients recovered from Covid-19 and assess the status of Dosha before and after administering Virechana. Methods: It is Interventional, Prospective, Single arm study. Total of 100 complete patients met the criteria of the clinical study, selected for observational study to find the Dosha Prakopa Lakshan and out of these 100 patients, 15 are selected randomly to perform Virechana Karma and to assess Virechana Karma effect in post covid condition. Result: Dosha Prakopa Lakshan were statistically analyzed and mean of Pitta Prakopa Lakshan in Post covid symptoms is significantly high. Virechana Karma shows significant improvement in Vata, Pitta and Kapha Prokopa Lakshan but results are more significant in Pitta Prakopa Lakshan. Conclusion: Patients recovered from covid - 19 exhibits symptoms of Pitta Pakopa Lakshan. Virechana Karma was found effective in reducing Dosha Prakopa Lakshan irrespective of Dushti in post covid patients.