MARMA THERAPY: A NEW APPROACH OF AYURVEDA IN POST-COVID-19 STRESS MANAGEMENT

Abstract

Introduction: Ayurveda is an ancient science of medicine and surgery, here many of the treatment procedures are described for combat diseases, i.e., Ksharkarma (procedure with the help of base), Agnikarma (procedure with the help of fire), Siravedhan (procedure with the help of puncturing blood vessels), Panchkarma (purification proce- dure) etc. In this science Marma (vital point) therapy is like a blessing to a human being. It is a stimulation therapy of specific points. Now these days, stress arises as a major problem in COVID-19 recovered patients. It is very common to all age groups. Major causes are lack of proper classes of students, unemployment, lack of social inter- action due to isolation and health status anxiety during COVID-19 infection. It arises during and post COVID-19 but especially in the post period of infection. In stress, Marma therapy has an important role because it helps to maintain the equilibrium of the body by working on body humour. Objective: To provide costless, chemical-free and effective treatment for post-COVID-19 patients. Data Source: Relevant various Ayurvedic literature, Samhitas (classical books), modern literature, journals, magazines and online available materials. considered. Review Method: Relevant various data source materials were considered for this. Result: stress will be relieved because this therapy acts directly on hormones secretion which is responsible for relieving stress. Conclusion: By this ther- apy, a patient gets relief without any expenses and the most important is that without using hormonal treatment. Marma therapy in stress can relieve stress by maintaining calmness in the brain, it helps to maintain the brain's proper functioning. By this therapy, not only the stress but stress-related other complications can be treated. Keywords: Marma therapy, COVID-19, post-covid-19, stress.