KLE B M Kankanwadi Ayurveda Medical College & Research Centre, Belagavi.
Excerpts of an interview with Dr. B Srinivas Prasad, M.D. P HD. (Kayachikitsa), Principal B M Kankanwadi Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi.
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of Medicine and a variety of products are easily available in every Indian household and needs to be consumed to boost immunity said Dr. Srinivas Prasad, Principal, BMK Ayurveda Medical College, Belagavi. In the absence of any potent drug, COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc globally. Indians are privileged to have a variety of time tested Ayurveda medicines who can act as a shield to COVID-19 stated Dr. Prasad. He is an astute physician and passionate teacher in Ayurveda science.
Ayurveda has a well-described variety of viral diseases, in particular the contagious diseases. Microorganisms are the cause for fever and umpteen number of potent Ayurveda anti-viral drugs are available to fight the fever highlighted Dr. Prasad.
Immune boosting ayurvedic medicines are available in the form of capsules, tablets, tonic which can be taken to promote immune-boosting and overall wellbeing. Amrutballi, tulsi, turmeric, sugarless chavanprash, black pepper, clove, ginger, ghee, honey, amla, etc are the holistic ayurvedic formulations which resist the disease and builds strengths are easily available in every Indian kitchen. These products along with ayurvedic medicines prescribed by ayurvedic specialists can easily bolster the immunity and shields the body against infections said Dr. Srinivas Prasad.
Replying to query on, are there specific precautions for COVID warriors like doctors, nurses, and paramedics, he advised glass of milk with turmeric twice a day, application of sesame oil or coconut oil to the nostrils, drinking of warm water, green tea, ayurvedic eye drops (twice), triphala gargle 3-4 times prevents the transmission from oral cavity. Further, he stressed all the Ayurveda formulations are easily available in BMK Ayurveda medical college or in any Ayurveda pharmacy he said.
The Rasayan out patients department at BMK Ayurveda hospital is open on all working days and those in need can take advantage of the same told Dr. Prasad.
He also gave a word of advice to those who are in isolation or quarantine to enjoy the warming and energizing exercise such as active yoga, meditation, breathing exercise these enhance blood circulation and build strength. Fresh lemon juice and jaggery can also help to build the immune system. To consume nutritious food, plenty of fresh green leafy veggies and fruits. In the free time, they can read spiritual or philosophical books. He firmly concluded by stressing the above suggested tips can boost the body’s immune system may help minimize the effects and hasten the recovery from the disease.
