Management of Neurological Manifestations in Covid 19 through Ayurveda

Ayurveda is a system of traditional Indian medicine which is based on sound therapeutic principles and has a proven history of empirical use. It is one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems. According to the Ayurvedic system of medicine, a healthy person should have a stable equilibrium congenial homeostasis of Doshas Vata, Pitta, Kapha-”psycho biological rhythms , Agni metabolism digestion , Dhatu body tissues elements that provide them nourishment and Mala excreta , and the well being of senses, mind and soul. Every individual has a unique combination of these constituent elements, which is known as the individual's Prakruti or unique mind body constitution Ashtanga Hridaya, Sharira Sthana, Chapter 3, Verse 83 . When an imbalance occurs in this equilibrium, it causes disease, and the Ayurvedic system of medicine seeks to remove this imbalance, to regain a healthy state. Ayurvedic clinical profiling of COVID 19 is a pre requisite to develop standalone and integrative treatment approaches. At present, Ayurvedic clinicians do not have access to COVID 19 patients in clinical settings. In these circumstances, a preliminary clinical profiling of COVID 19 based on review of modern medical and classical Ayurvedic literature with inputs from Allopathic clinicians treating COVID 19 patients assumes significance. It is extreme important for survival at this time to develop a body status with a good immune response for prevention and limiting severity of the disease. For this purpose the principle of daily regime, night regime and seasonal regime are to be followed. Special emphasis is to be given to healthy and nutritious diet, and immune boosting drugs should be incorporated as a part of life style in forms of various formulations like juice, lickables, decoctions, teas, tonics etc. The various examples of such immunoboosting formulations for general population are Chyawanprasha, Tulsi Ocimum basilicum L. , green tea, Ginger tea, Cinnamon tea, Turmeric milk, etc. According to Ayurveda concepts, there will be Dhatu Kshaya and Agnimandya Avastha Post COVID 19 infection. Hence, Dhatuposhana and administration of Rasayana drugs like Draksha Vitis vinifera L. , Amalaki, Gudhuchi, Vasa Justicia adhatoda L. for at least 45 days and to combat the residual effects of the virus on the body – Vishaghna chikitsa with Shirisha Albizia lebbeck L. Benth. recovery. Deepana Pachana drugs like Shadanga Paneeya may be used in case of Diarrhoea, vomiting or loss of appetite. Depending on the condition of Dhatu and Dosha, Shamana in the form of Brimhana chikitsa can be adopted to restore the function of Tridosha beside this Satvavajaya Chikitsa ayurvedic or Haridra churna Curcuma longa is suggested after clinical psychotherapy Sadvritta, and Achara Rasayana behavioural therapy can play an important role to manage post covid symptoms these are the non pharmacological approach aimed to maintain mental health. Regular practice of yogasana and pranayama with achara rasayana is useful for mental stability. Dr. (Vaidya) Ravi Sharma "Management of Neurological Manifestations in Covid-19 through Ayurveda" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd43778.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/ayurvedic/43778/management-of-neurological-manifestations-in-covid19-through-ayurveda/dr-vaidya-ravi-sharma