Role of Ayurved in Epidemic and its Prevention

Abstract

In Recent years the whole world has suffered from Epidemics . Epidemics will not have treatment until the symptoms are studied and drugs are thoroughly tested. In this case immunity plays an important role .In this article ,information from contemporary Ayurveda in view of vyadhishamatva and Janapadodwansa is discussed. Ayurveda has described about Janpadodwansa and Vyadhishamatwa already. Ayurveda has described about epidemic disease under the topic of Janapadodwansa. Vayu (Air ), Jala (Water) , Kala (Time) , Bhumi (region ) are included in Janapadodwansa . When these are vitiated they become more and more difficult to manage. Various types of regimens like Dincharya , Sadvritta and Rasayana with respect to Janapad (Community) should be adopted for control and prevention of Epidemics . The Prevention and management of Epidemics according to Ayurveda has become more relevant than before because of Covid Pandemic. It is possible to manage and prevent the epidemics through ayurveda as it focuses on boosting the immunity .Prevention is the key one should adopt . Healthy lifestyle ,diet and exercises are required to boost the immunity . All this are explained in Ayurveda.