Deep-rooted in Indian history and culture, Ayurveda is a worldwide renounced medical system typically based on complex herbal compounds, minerals, and metal substances that originate mostly from plant-based sources. Ayurveda is heavily applied in countries such as India and Nepal, where around 80% of the population have used it in their lifetimes. Other than medicinal outputs, several therapies have also been associated with Ayurveda such as special diets(plant-based and fasting), meditation, yoga, massage, laxatives, enemas, and medical oils(cannabis, argon, neem, etc.). Several rural and tribal areas in India use the medical practice of Ayurveda to date and rely on this science more than the pharmaceuticals available in the market. Many sciences and natural phenomenon in India have been associated with supernatural powers and Aayurveda is no exception. Dhanvantari, an avatar of Vishnu, is the Hindu god associated with Ayurveda.
Hindu god Vishnu
The Novel Corona Virus was first detected in India in the early months of 2020 and is a respiratory disorder that directly targets the immune system. In the initial days of the virus, many Indians stuck with boosting their immunity rather than turning to mass-produced chemical drugs. One of the most consumed items is a beverage or tea. Also known as the Agni Tea’. The definition of Agni is the element of Fire, it denotes the digestive fire which regulates temperature, performs digestion, absorption, and assimilation of ingested food, and transforms food into energy or consciousness and keep the vital organs boosted and well in shape.
The following is the recipe of the same:-
INGREDIENTS
1 quart water
1 pinch cayenne
2 handfuls minced ginger root
2 Tbs. sugar or other sweetener
1 to 2 tsp. rock salt
1 Tbs. lemon juice
PREPARATION
- Bring all of the above ingredients to a boil. Boil for 20 minutes.
- Take the pot off the burner and cool for a few minutes.
- Add the juice of 1/2 lime. Do not boil the lime juice.
- Pour into a thermos and enjoy throughout the day.
The Government of India gave the following easy-to-do at home remedies for prevention of Covid-19 under the “National Clinical Management Protocol based on Ayurveda and Yoga for management of Covid-19” report
General and Physical measures.
- Follow physical distancing, respiratory and hand hygiene, wear a mask.
- Gargle with warm water added with a pinch of turmeric and salt.
- Nasal installation/application of medicated oil (Anu taila or Shadbindu Taila) or plain oil (Sesame or Coconut) or nasal application of cow's ghee once or twice in a day, especially before going out and after coming back to home.
- Steam inhalation with Ajwain (Trachyspermum Ammi) or Pudina (Mentha spicata) or Eucalyptus oil once a day.
- Adequate sleep of 6 to 8 hrs.
- Moderate physical exercises.
Dietary measures
1.Use warm water or boiled with herbs like ginger (Zingiber oficinale) or coriander (Coriandrum sativum) or basil (Ocimum sanctum / Ocimum basilicum), or cumin (Cuminum cyminum) seeds etc., for drinking purpose.
2.Fresh, warm, balanced diet.
3.Drink Golden Milk (Half tea spoon Haldi (Curcuma longa) powder in 150 ml hot milk) once at night. Avoid in case of indigestion.
4.Drink Ayush Kadha or Kwath (hot infusion or decoction) once a day