AYUSH system is based on traditional health practices. Traditional Healthcare system of the country provides lifestyle advocacies to boost immunity which helps the prevention of various kind infectious diseases. Recently, the outbreak of corona virus has been noticed which mainly involve Respiratory system. The Ministry of AYUSH is issuing an advisory as preventive measure, not claiming to be a treatment advice for the Corona virus infection. The Research Councils under Ministry of AYUSH are involved in various public health activities and provide lifestyle advocacies time to time for the general public.
As per the Ayurvedic Practices the following Preventive Management Steps are suggested.
Drink Shadang Paniya (Musta, Parpat, Usheer, Chandan,Udeechya & Nagar) processed water (10 gm powder boiled in 1-liter water, until it reduces to half). Store it in a bottle and drink it when thirsty.
Prophylactic Measures/Immunomodulatory drugs as per the Ayurvedic practices.
Measures shall be taken to strengthen the immune system through a healthy diet and lifestyle practices.
Agastya Harityaki 5 gm, twice a day with warm water.
Samshamani Vati 500 mg twice a day.
Trikatu(Pippali, Marich & Shunthi) powder 5 gm and Tulasi 3-5 leaves (boiled in 1-litre water, until it reduces to ½ liter and keeps it in a bottle) keep taking it in sips as and when required.
Pratimarsa Nasya: Instill two drops of Anu taila/Sesame oil in each nostril daily in the morning.
As per the Homoeopathy Practices the following Preventive Management Steps are suggested-
The Group of Experts inter-alia has recommended that homoeopathy medicine Arsenicum album30 could be taken as prophylactic medicine against possible Corona virus infections, which has also been advised for prevention of ILI. It has recommended one doze of Arsenicum album 30, daily in empty stomach for three days. The dose should be repeated after one month by following the same schedule incase Corona virus infections prevail in the community.
As per the Unani Practices the following Preventive Management Steps are suggested.
Prepare decoction by boiling Behidana (Cydonia Oblonga) 3gm, Unnab Zizyphus (Jujube Linn) 5nos, Sapistan (Cordia Myxa Linn) 7nos in 1 litre water until it reduces to half. Store it in a bottle and take sips as and when required.
For prophylactic measures immune system need to be strengthen for this purpose Khamira Marwareed 3-5 gm once a day may be taken.
This advocacy is for information only and shall be preferably adopted in consultation with registered Ayurveda, Homoeopathy and Unani practitioners.
The outbreak of a mysterious new CoronaVirus is rapidly spreading. The whole world is going through the fear of this Corona Virus, the Research Councils under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India have issued advisory based on the Indian traditional medicine practicesAyurveda, Homeopathy and Unani.
As per the Ayurverdic Practices the following Preventive Management Steps are suggested.
Maintain personal hygiene.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available.
Drink Shadang Paniya (Musta, Parpat, Usheer, Chandan,Udeechya & Nagar) processed water (10 gm powder boiled in 1-liter water, until it reduces to half). Store it in a bottle and drink it when thirsty.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your face during cough or sneeze and wash your hands after coughing or sneezing.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Preferably, use an N95 mask while traveling or working in public places to avoid droplet transmission
If you suspect Corona Viral infection, wear a mask and contact your nearest hospital immediately.
Prophylactic Measures/Immunomodulatory drugs as per the Ayurvedic practices.
Measures shall be taken to strengthen the immune system through a healthy diet and lifestyle practices.
Agastya Harityaki 5 gm, twice a day with warm water.
Samshamani Vati 500 mg twice a day.
Trikatu(Pippali, Marich & Shunthi) powder 5 gm and Tulasi 3-5 leaves (boiled in 1-litre water, until it reduces to ½ liter and keeps it in a bottle) keep taking it in sips as and when required.
Pratimarsa Nasya: Instill two drops of Anu taila/Sesame oil in each nostril daily in the morning.
This advocacy is for information only and shall be adopted in consultation with registered Ayurveda practitioners only.
At the order of Ministry of AYUSH, the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) discussed the ways and means of prevention of Coronavirus infection through Homoeopathy in 64th meeting of its Scientific Advisory Board on 28th January 2020. The Group of Expertsinter-alia has recommended that homoeopathy medicine Arsenicum album30 could betaken as prophylactic medicine against Coronavirus infections, which has also beenadvised for prevention of ILI. It has recommended one doze of Arsenicum album 30, daily in empty stomach for three days. The dose should be repeated after one month by following the same schedule incase Coronavirus infections prevail in the community. The Expert Group has further suggested that general hygienic measures for prevention of air-borne infections suggested by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, for prevention of the disease should also be followed by the public.
Unani Medicines useful in symptomatic management of Coronavirus infection
SharbatUnnab 10-20ml twice a day
TiryaqArba 3-5g twice a day
TiryaqNazla 5g twice a day
KhamiraMarwareed 3-5g once a day
Massage on scalp and chest with RoghanBaboona/ Roghan Mom/ Kafoori Balm
Apply RoghanBanafsha gently in the nostrils
Take ArqAjeeb 4-8 drops in fresh water and use four times a day
In case of fever, take Habb e IkseerBukhar 2 pills with lukewarm water twice daily.
SharbatNazla 10ml mixed in 100ml of lukewarm water twice daily.
Qurs e Suaal 2 tablets to be chewed twice daily
Arq extracted from following single Unani drugs along with SharbatKhaksi is very useful:
S.No. Name of Unani Drug Common Name Botanical Name
Chiraita Indian Gentian Swertiachirata Karst
Kasni Common chicory Cichoriumintybus Linn.
Afsanteen Common sagewort Artemisia absinthium Linn.
Nankhawa Ajowan Trachyspermumammi Sprague
Gaozaban Borage Borage officinalis Linn.
Neem Bark Margosa Azadirachtaindica A. Juss.
SaadKoofi Cypriol Cyperusscariosus R. Br.
Decoction of the following single Unani drugs can be used:
Name of Unani Drug Common Name Botanical Name Quantity
Behidana Quince CydoniaOblonga 3gm
Unnab Jujubi Zizyphus Jujube Linn. 7nos
Sapistan Assyrian Plum CordiaMyxa Linn. 7nos
Darch Cinnamon Cinnamomumzeylanicum 3gm
Banafsha Sweet Violet Viola Odorata Linn. 5gm
Berg-e-Gaozabaan Borage BoragoOfficinalis Linn. 7gm
In case of sore throat use decoction of the following Unani drugs:
S.No. Name of Unani drug Botanical name Quantity
Khashkhash Papaversomniferum 12g
Bazrulbanj Hyoscyamusniger 12g
Post Khashkhash Papaversomniferum 12g
Barg e Moard (Habbulaas) Myrtuscommunis 12g
Tukhm e kahuMukashar Lactuca Sativa 12g
GuleSurkh Rosa damascena 12g
Dietary Recommendations
As per recommendations of Unani physicians, easily digestible, light and soft diets are advised.
