The outbreak of novel corona virus disease-19 (nCovid-19) provides an opportunity to
resume the ancient wisdom of the Ayurveda for its prevention and management. The
morbidity and mortality of novel corona virus is high at global level, which seeks attention of
Govt. and private sector along with society to attain healthy living by adopting appropriate
preventive measures. The previous publication reveals that most of nCOVID-19 patients were
having mild to moderate fever (Jvara), cough (Kasa), myalgia (Angamarda), fatigue
(Tandra), dyspnoea (shvasa), anorexia (Aruchi), sputum production (Kaphotklesha) etc.
Considering this fact in mind, it primarily affecting respiratory system and in due course of
time it involves other systems too. Initially, the nCovid-19 of modern medicine is correlated
with disorders related to Pranavaha Srotas as mentioned in Ayurveda, which is kind of
Aupasargika, sankramaka roga, that have pandemic in nature. Seeing the pathological
aspects, it is presumed that initially Kapha and Vata dosha are actively involved in the basic
matrix of diathesis of nCovid-19. Later on; it involves the other doshas, dhatus, mala and
srotas. It becomes fatal in persons who have minimal immune strength i.e. Oja, bala. The
authors searched all the relevant literatures including classical Ayurvedic texts with their
commentaries available for information related to the review article. For the assessment of
relevant information related to nCovid-19 and traditional medicine we have screened published articles, reports etc from major scientific databases (namely Pubmed, Lancet,
Science Direct, Springer Google Scholar). This is a review article; authors have trying to
emphasize the use of traditional Ayurvedic medicine based on scientific ground for feasible
management of enemies of respiratory system w.s.r. novel COVID-19.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Corona virus disease, COVID-19, Janapadodhvamsa, Pranavaha
srotas, Respiratory disease, Traditional medicine
Publication date: 01/05/2022
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