Covid 19 an-ayurvedic perspective

1. See discussions, stats, and author profiles for this publication at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/345981849
COVID-19:An Ayurvedic Perspective
Presentation · November 2020
DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.36246.57922
CITATION
1
READS
96
3 authors, including:
Some of the authors of this publication are also working on these related projects:
Evaluation of siddharthakadi lepa in acne vulgaris View project
Suryanamaskar in Sthoulya View project
Pooja Raj
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
6 PUBLICATIONS 2 CITATIONS
SEE PROFILE
Kirti Bhati
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
64 PUBLICATIONS 10 CITATIONS
SEE PROFILE
All content following this page was uploaded by Kirti Bhati on 17 November 2020.
The user has requested enhancement of the downloaded file.

2. COVID-19:An Ayurvedic Perspective
Dr Pooja Raj, PG Scholar,
Under the Guidance :
Dr.Ravindra Patwardhan, Professor
Dr. Kirti Bhati, Associate Professor
Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga,
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
College of Ayurved, Pune, Maharashtra, India

3. Ayurvedic Concept Of Pandemic
JANAPADADHWANSA
VIKRUTA VAYU
VIKRUTA JALA VIKRUTA DESH
VIKRUTA KALA

4. Characteristics of Dushit (polluted) Vayu (air), Udaka (water), Desha (land) and Kala (season).
त॓तुखलुइम॓भावा: सामान्याजनपद॓षुभववन्त: तधथा-वायु,उदक
ं ,द॓श:,कालइतत। (CH.VI.3/6)
Vayu (air) Udaka (water) Desha (land) Kala (season)
Air that is not in
conformity with the
season
Water abnormal in
smell.
Land having abnormal colour, odour,
taste and touch
Kaal is called as abnormal if it
exhibit excessive or deficient
characteristics.
Totally calm or violently
blowing (Atistimitam
aticalam)
Water abnormal in
color. Excessively damp land
Like early rains, too little rain,
excessively hot summers or cold
winters etc
Exceedingly rough air
Water abnormal in
touch.
Land having abundance of serpents,
beasts, mosquitoes,
locusts, flies etc
Intensely cold air Water abnormal in
taste.
Land where people’s virtues like
religion, truth, modesty, custom,
character have either declined or
been given up
Intensely hot air Water having excessive
stickiness
Wind is smoky,
Excessive dry air Water source devoid
of aquatic animals
General atmosphere is of constant
confusion
Excessively humid air
Water source devoid of
birds
Herds of animals and flocks of birds of
various kinds are always in
a state of panic and pain
Winds blowing in
opposite direction
Drying up water
reservoir without
pleasantness
Where the water reservoirs always alter
and are over-flowing
Violently spinning Devoid of normal
attributes
Stars are frequently covered by dry,
coppery, ruddy and grey clouds
Associated with
unwholesome odour,
moisture, sand, dust and
smoke

5.  It is cleared by the above mention description by Charka and Shusruta Samhita(Su Ni5/33-34) that COVID-19 is
consider as Janapadaddhvamsa.
 This COVID-19 is also human self-made disaster due to our own sins. As told earlier to prevent
Janapadaddhvamsa, the usage of Rasayana therapy, Panchkarama procedures, Sadvritta (code of right conducts)
and Aachara Rasyana,Dhupana chikitsa,Vada chikitsa
 In Astang Hrudya the term”Sanchariroga”has been used for the disease that communicates from person to
person.

6. COVID-19:An Ayurvedic Perspective
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by newely discovered coronavirus which is single stranded RNA
genome and has a helical symmetry. Coronaviruses are zoonotic. A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that
has not been identified in humans previously.(Modern Science)
Acc to Ayurved,COVID-19 pathological blocks could be-
 Dosa:Kapha predominantely along with Vata-Pitta
 Dushya:Rasa Dhatu
 Agni:Mandha and Ama Avastha
 Srotas:Pranavaha,Rasavaha
 Srotodusti Prakara:Atipravrutti And Sangha
 Avasth:Atyayika
 Udbhava Sthana:Agnatuja,Amahaya
 Sanchara Sthana:Urdhwa Sharir
 Vyakta:Urdhwa Sharir

7. MODE OF TRANSMISSION
AYURVED MODERN SCIENCE
Prasanga Mutual Contact
Gatrasansparsha Skin to Skin Touch
Sahabhojana Sharing Food
Nihashwasa Exhaled Air
Shashaiya Sleeping Closely
Asana Sitting Close to Each Other
Vatra Clothes
Malya Using Hankerchief And Towels
Anulepana Using Paste of Chandana On The Body After Bath

8. SAMPRAPTI OF CORONA VIRUS : Ayurvedic Outlook
Adharma And Anity Hetu
Sevana
Dosha-Dushya-Samurchana
kapha along with vata &
pitta
Vitiating Agni & Rasa Dhatu
& formation of Ama which
effects disgestion &
metabolism
Pranavaha & Rasavaha
Srotodusti
causing Sanga And
Atipravriti
Sthana: Udbhava & Agantuja
Vyakta: Upper Body
Primerly in Kapha Regions

9. PREVENTIVE MODALITIES OFAYURVED FOR COVID-19:
.
Primary Preventive Measures :
1. Ashta-vidha Ahar-visheshayatana
2. Naimittika Rasyana and age specific Rasayana
Secondary Preventive Measures :
1. Nidan Parivarjana
2. Different types of therapies like Santarpana and Apatarpana
3. Avoiding different modes of transmission of Aupasargikaroga

10. Acharya Charaka has mentioned
Sadvritta for balance
Asatmyindriya
Samyoga,
Pragyapradha
Parinama.
Host Defence Promotion:
Dincharya,
Ratricharya,
Ritucharya,
Sadvritta, and
Acharasyan

11. TYPES OF SADVRITTA
Vyavaharika Sadvritta (Ethical codes of conduct)
Samajika Sadvritta (Social codes of conduct)
Manasika Sadvritta (Mental codes of conduct)
Dharmika Sadvritta (Moral codes of conduct)
Sharirika Sadvritta (Physical codes of conduct)

12. CONCLUSION (Take away message)
 Ayurved firms the belive that “Prevention is better than cure”. Ayurvedic literature
mentioned todays situation so many years back and in Janapadoddwansa clearly
indicates the clear benefits of sadvritta and other daily regimens mentioned to be
followed religiously along with Rasayan and Panchkarma therapy to gain helalth and
regain whats lost in disease.Because Ayurved is more than just a lifestyle,its
living.So,Role of Ayurved In COVID-19 proves to be boon for the society and
mankind.

13. View publication stats
View publication stats