AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON COVID-19, FUNGAL-INFECTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH DISEASE AND POSSIBLE MANAGEMENT: A REVIEW
Abstract
Ayurveda the fore front system of health care described terms Janapadodhwamsa or Maraka for epidemics. Ayurveda mentioned Nidana (causative factors) for Janapadodhwamsa. Host susceptibility (Nija) when get affected by external agent (Agantuja) then such types of diseases arises. COVID – 19 is one such type of condition occurs due to the viral infection. Anti-viral medications (Prativisha) and guideline suggested as per medicinal agencies can provide preventive and therapeutic benefits. Literatures revealed post COVID manifestation of fungal infections in some patients. This article reviewed Ayurveda perspective on Janapadodhwamsa and possible management of COVID–19 w.s.r. to prevalence and management of post COVID fungal infection.
Keywords:
Ayurveda, COVID – 19, Janapadodhwamsa, Epidemic, Fungal Infection.
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