An Insight Review on the Prophylactic Effects of Ayurvedic Plants in the Global COVID-19 Pandemic | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Botany | ||||
| Article 2, Volume 63, Issue 3, September 2023, Page 693-714 PDF (4.57 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: Special Issue (Review) | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejbo.2023.200503.2281 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Priya Thapliyal1; Pallavi Dheer2; Indra Rautela3; Sandeep Kumar4; Shuchi Upadhyay5; Sheetal Tyagi6; Vanshika Saini3; Madhu Kaushik3; Manish Dev Sharma  2
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| 1Department of Biochemistry, H.N.B. Garhwal (A Central) University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India | ||||
| 2Department of Biotechnology, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Patel Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India | ||||
| 3Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied and Life Sciences (SALS), Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India | ||||
| 4Department of Physiotherapy, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, Shri Mahant Indresh Hospital, Patel Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India | ||||
| 5School of Health Sciences, UPES, Bidholi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India | ||||
| 6Department of Chemistry, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Patel Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Stringent adherence to WHO guidelines has been maintained to minimize the risk of COVID-19 infection and ensure safety. In addition, the AYUSH Ministry of India's recommendations, pertaining to the Ayurvedic approach to boosting immunity and lowering the risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 infection, have shown to be highly effective prophylactic measures. Ayurvedic methods have played a significant role in managing COVID-19 infections and symptoms during the pandemic. Key recommendations include maintaining hydration by drinking water, using herbs and spices in food, and practicing daily yoga poses, pranayama, and meditation. Ayurvedic medications such as Sudarsana Ghana Vati, Suvarna Vasanta Malati Rasa, Amrutadi Kasaya, and so forth are commonly used. Additionally, Ayurveda offers therapeutic modalities such as Panchakarma (five purifying processes), Rasanya Chikitsa (immune-modulator therapy), and Sadvritta (good conduct) to support overall well-being and promote recovery from the disease. This review intends to deliver the Ayurvedic approaches, including the use of medicinal plants like Withania somnifera and Tinospora cordifolia, as well as the implementation of daily guidelines and measures in daily routines for combating COVID-19. It further highlights the present scenario, the emergence of the virus and genetic variations in its genome, and the potential therapeutic applications of Ayurvedic medicinal plants to discover the immunomodulatory effects and their impending ways of fighting and treating the infection. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Ayurvedic; COVID-19; Medicinal plants; SARS-CoV-2; Therapeutic; Rasayana | ||||
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