Ayurveda’s immunity-boosting measures amid COVID-19 outbreak

Words:- Kartikya Arora :- TMM

In the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has released an advisory offering Ayurvedic health measures that one can practise to boost their immunity while the lockdown is on. “Ayurveda’s extensive knowledge base on preventive care derives from the concepts of ‘Dinacharya’, which are daily regimes and ‘Ritucharya’ which is seasonal regimes to maintain a healthy life. It is a plant-based science,” reads the release that recommended self-care guidelines for boosting immunity with special reference to respiratory health.

In his latest Instagram post, PM Narendra Modi has talked about the magic and power of Ayurveda in Immunity-boosting of the human body. The measures mentioned in the post are recommended by the Ministry of Ayush. The preventive health measures are with special reference to the respiratory system, which is supported by Ayurvedic literature and scientific publications. His post read, “Let’s keep the focus on being healthy. After all, good health is the harbinger of happiness.

1. He suggests drinking warm water throughout the day to stay hydrated and flush out the toxins from the body.
2. He suggests using Haldi (turmeric), jeera (cumin seeds), dhania (coriander) and lahsun (garlic) in daily cooking for immunity-boosting.
3. He duly stresses on the power of Ayurveda and its power in boosting the immune system. In his guideline for self-care during COVID19 crisis, he suggests taking Chyavanprash 10 gm (1 tsp)in the morning.
4. He also suggests drinking herbal tea/ decoction (Kadha) made from tulsi, dalchini, kalimirch, dry ginger, munakka, which is mean to be consumed twice a day. You can add jaggery or fresh lime juice to enhance the taste of the drink.
5. He calls traditional Haldi Doodh as Golden Milk and suggests to consume it once or twice a day. All you need to do is add ½ tsp Haldi powder in 150 ml hot milk and consume it.
6. In case you are having sore throat/dry cough, he suggests taking steam inhalation with fresh pudina leaves and ajwain seeds. Practice it once a day. You can also use cloves powder with sugar or honey and consume it 2-3 times a day. He stresses it is best to consult a doctor if symptoms of dry cough and sore throat persist.
7. Nasal application – Apply sesame oil/coconut oil or Ghee in both the nostrils (PratimarshNasya) in morning and evening.
8. Oil pulling therapy- Take 1 tablespoon sesame or coconut oil in the mouth. Do not drink, Swish in the mouth for 2 to 3 minutes and spit it off followed by a warm water rinse. This can be done once or twice a day. Put two-three drops of sesame oil in each nostril and sniffing it in will not only lubricate the nasal passage and throat but also strengthen the inner mucus membrane to keep away foreign bodies.

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