Understanding of Infectious Disease as per Ayurvedic Perspective - A Simplified Review

Dr. Apexa G. Vyas

doi:10.21760/jaims.v5i01.822

Dr. Apexa G. Vyas Reader & Head of Department, Dept of Kaumarabhritya, Shri Gualabkunverba Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamanagar, Gujarat, INDIA.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i01.822

Keywords: Infectious disease, Aupasargika Roga, Sansargaja Roga, Janapadodhwanshaja Vyaadhi, Aagantuka, Vyaadhikshamatva, Immunity, COVID-19

Abstract

Infectious disease in a form of endemic or pandemic bears a great amount of burden on country as well as on the world. Viral infection in the form of Corona or COVID-19 is on destructive mode causing abundance death nowadays. Being an Ayurvedic professional, author wants to give some of basic concepts and descriptions about infectious disease from the view of Ayurvedic philosophy. Without indulging in comparison about both sciences, indisputable points are discussed with their clear and easy understanding. Interested scientists keen to work on this area may find key points for further comprehensive and advanced study.

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