What Ayurveda Has to Offer in the Fight Against COVID-19
A virus called Corona:
The entry of the not so very novel Corona with no novel antiviral has created a crisis situation today. A pandemic called COVID puts the entire humanity to rest in a lockdown stage. It is surprising to note that with over 20 million affected cases and over 1 lakh deaths across the globe, we are still reeling under the pressure to contain the virus, we are not able to create an antidote for a microorganism which has caused havoc. What a state of helplessness we are in.
The preventive steps:
We learned this when we were children, that ‘Prevention is better than cure’. Keeping in mind today’s current situation that seems to be the only solution to keep us safe as there is no drug and no success stories of any trial happening. Now even little children to grown-ups know what to do to protect from coronavirus. Most importantly from the global point of view, social distancing seems to be the only solution to contain the disease. What we can do is basically get strong with our immunity and care for ourselves through preventive measures.
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Ayurveda and its holistic approach:
According to WHO Traditional medicine is “the knowledge, skills, and practices based on the theories, beliefs, and experiences indigenous to different cultures, used in the maintenance of health and in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement or treatment of physical and mental illness”.
Herbal medicines, on the other hand, include herbs, herbal materials, herbal preparations, and finished herbal products, that contain as active ingredients parts of plants, or other plant materials, or combinations. These age-old tradition and use of herbs with medicinal properties are what make Ayurveda a holistic approach with fewer side effects, and better results.
How can Ayurveda help fight COVID?
Ayurveda in one way can help us combat COVID. To some extent, it can help build our immunity. As we are aware that strong immunity is necessary to fight any kind of foreign body or disease. Ayurveda always believes that herbs with medicinal value are good for many ailments such as turmeric, black pepper, tulsi amla to name a few. Some of the helpful solutions:
Giloy:
According to Giloy has major Phyto components which help immunomodulatory activities. It is believed that the rich tinocordiside extracts of Giloy can be another viable option for controlling COVID-19 entry into host cells and the general immunomodulatory nature of Giloy would enhance innate immunity against COVID-19 infections.
We have the following products with Giloy Herbs in store that may help you
Tulsi:
Holy Basil or Tulsi the healer plant again is a great ayurvedic ingredient for many seasonal ailments. Tulsi can be added in herbal tea along with ginger, honey is the type of tea we need to sip.
Try Aryan Tulsi Drops which is made of pure extracts from Panch Tulsi (5 types of Herbal Tulsi),
Amla:
The Indian gooseberry or Amla can really help boost our immunity as it is loaded with essential nutrients. A fruit with micronutrients like manganese, vitamin A and potassium, high in fiber, vitamin E and vitamin C. Amla can be consumed in powder or juice form.
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Neem:
Neem the magical herb with its active ingredients is known for its multiple medicinal properties like antibacterial, antioxidant. Believed to help promote a healthy immune system. Try the Aryan neem giloy juice.
Ginger/Dry ginger:
Ginger can be had as an immunity booster either in herbal, medicinal tea or eaten raw for its immunity quotient. Ginger in any form is a natural remedy for otherwise seasonal cold and coughs as well.
Try Aryan Ginger Honey Juice for a healthy immune system.
These ayurvedic herbs help build immunity and to some extend prevent infection. All this with exercise, eating fresh food and regular yoga or exercise are potent aids to increase the body’s immunity against harmful viruses.
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Let’s reflect:
With this lockdown let’s reflect upon a few things like: Look at the birds, the animals, they are free and happy. If we think of us, we humans have always had a destructive mind and maybe our insensitivity towards nature and its natural resources, our rapid thought of development causing harm to nature, adds pollution and has taken a major toll on our health, immunity, etc. We are so busy that we fail to give time to ourselves and look after our own wellness.
So this lockdown lets pledge towards healthy living, fight COVID, build strong immunity, follow Ayurveda as a holistic way of living.
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