AN APPROACH TOWARDS THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF COVID 19 AS PER AYURVEDA
The world community is facing an unprecedented pandemic of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV- 2). SARS CoV-2, a highly infectious causative agent of this disease is transmitted through droplets, contact routes and aerosols. Even the most developed nations are having trouble limiting its spread and the disease is still spreading at an alarming rate. For filling the gaps and lacunas in the healthcare system this is high time to integrate different healthcare systems available to meet the ever-emerging health challenges. Despite worldwide efforts to contain it, the pandemic is continuing to spread for want of a clinically proven prophylaxis and therapeutic strategy. Even though no system of medicine has any evi- dence-based treatment for COVID-19 yet, clinical interventions are required to be put in place. Ayurveda has documented the first reference of epidemics as Janapadodhwamsa (“Jana” means “people” whereas the word “Pada” means “place of habitation” of Jana, any disease or conditions like natural calamities or disasters affected a Janpad, it was called Janpandodhwansa) and has given a scientific insight into its causes, effect, and prevention along with management strategies. The clinical profile of COVID-19 matches with Vata-Kapha dominant Sannipataja Jwara (Fever caused by Tridoshas) for which detailed treatment guidelines and an array of pharma- ceutical preparations are described in Ayurvedic literature which is being practised by qualified Ayurvedic physi- cians effectively for a long. This paper highlights the Ayurvedic perspective of the COVID-19 along with its aeti- ology, prevention, prophylaxis, and management strategies through Ayurveda. Keywords: COVID-19, SARS CoV-2, Ayurveda, Vata-Kaphaja Jwar,Janapadodhwamsa.