The document discusses the relationship between COVID-19 and Ayurveda, emphasizing the disease's origins and the role of Ayurveda in promoting health through preventive care practices. It highlights dietary aspects and recommendations from the Ministry of AYUSH, including herbal remedies, detoxification therapies, and yoga exercises to support health during the pandemic. The national clinical management protocol integrates Ayurvedic principles and practices for managing COVID-19.

1. COVID 19 & AYURVEDA
Dr. Poornima Chhajer
B.A.M.S., M.S. (Shalakya Tantra – Netra Roga), CPK
Assistant Professor, CAMC, Rajanadgaon
Director, Shri Ayurved & Keraliya Panchkarma Centre, Durg

3. Introduction
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is
an infectious disease caused by severe acute
respiratory syndrome corona virus (SARS-CoV-
2). It was first identified in December 2019 in
Wuhan, China, and has resulted in an on going
pandemic.

10. AYURVEDA
Ayurveda, being the science of life, propagates
the gifts of nature in maintaining healthy and
happy living. Ayurveda’s extensive knowledge
base on preventive care, derives from the
concepts of “Dinacharya” - daily regimes and
“Ritucharya”- seasonal regimes to maintain
healthy life.

13. Diet According To Ayurveda
Ayurveda explain in detail 8 attributes related to the
food -
1. Prakrti –Qualitative characteristics of the food
2. Karana – Processing of food
3. Samyoga – Mixing
4. Rashi – The quantity
5. Desha – Habitat of the person
6. Kala – Time & seasonal variation
7. Upayoga Samstha – Variable digestibility of various
food articles
8. Upayokta – The person who takes the food.

14. 1. Prakrti –Qualitative characteristics of the food
Moong Dal Urad Dal

15. 2. Karana – Processing of food
Curd Butter Milk

16. 3. Samyoga – Mixing
Honey with warm water

17. 4. Rashi – The quantity

18. 5. Desha – Habitat of the person

19. 7. Upayoga Samstha – Variable digestibility
of various food articles

20. 8. Upayokta – The person who takes
the food

21. Recommended Measures (Ministry of AYUSH)
Warm Water Golden Milk
Gandoosha Nasya Steam inhalation
Kadha / Herbal Tea Chyawanprash

22. PANCHKARMA (Detoxification Therapies)

24. YOGASANA
Anulom - Vilom Bhramari Bhastrika Kapal - Bhati

25. National Clinical Management Protocol Based on
Ayurveda & Yoga For The Management Of COVID - 19