Approach of Ayurveda in post COVID management

Abstract

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness global epidemic caused by “Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2”. Acute post COVID syndrome lasts longer than 3 weeks after the main infection, whereas chronic post COVID syndrome lasts longer than 3 weeks after the main infection. Fatigue, dyspnea, low-grade fever, cough, tastelessness, anosmia, chest pain, myalgia, and sleep and mental disturbances are common post-COVID manifestations. The cause of post-COVID syndrome is not well understood. According to Ayurveda concepts, the symptoms of Covid-19 are similar to Vatakapha pradhan Sannipataj Jwara and there will be Dhatu-Kshaya & Agnimandya Avastha in Post-COVID 19 infection. Hence in this condition agnideepana, amapachana, brimhana and rasayana chikitsa is indicated. A Post-COVID management strategy has been issued by the MHFW's Directorate General of Health Services (EMR Division) that include Ayush Kwath, Samshamani vati or Giloy powder, Ashwagandha vati or Ashwagandha powder, Amla fruit or Amla powder, Mulethi powder, Warm Milk with Haldi, Gargling with turmeric and salt, Chyawanprash and daily practice of Yogasana, Pranayama and Meditation. Many research evidences proved that all these drugs possess anti-inflammatory, antistress, antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties which help in management of post COVID syndrome.