The sudden outbreak of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) in Wuhan (China), in December 2019 raised the concern of the whole world towards the false sense of human achievements over nature. The influenza-like virus never became so dangerous previously. Starting from China, within months it spread all over the world and affected almost every country. For prevention of this disease, the Governments and health agencies all over the globe have focussed on maintaining hygiene, frequent hand washing, and social distancing. There are groups of People called as Corona warriors who are the true warriors in the battle against corona and work beyond their duty, work hard for the country, for the society and save the lives of other people.
Corona warriors: We all heard the literature of Ramayana and the description of Hanumana and its selfless efforts towards the victory of Shri Rama. He fetched the vaidya for Lakshmana treatment and also brought the sanjivani buti from the Himalaya after travelling thousands of kms. Just like hanuman, lord Shri Krishna’s efforts for the victory of truth. All of these are examples of selfless efforts for others or society. The same efforts were done by the corona warriors beyond their duty for the country as well as for the welfare of the society. They all are the real sankat mochan during the battle against Covid-19. First in the list are the health care workers including the doctor, nurses, ward boys, pathologists, technicians, pharmacists, and sanitation workers. They all are fighting against corona to save the lives of others day in and day out.
The second one in the list is the Policemen, who came to the frontline for the implementation of strict norms of lockdown. The third one is the group of people who are still ignored and no one talks about them during the havoc caused by SARS-COV-2. They are the providers of essential services like water, electricity, vegetables, milk, newspaper as well as banking services. The fourth group is the group of people of different organizations and NGOs who came to serve the society as well as feed the migrant labourers during these difficult times putting their own life is at risk.
Raising the immunity of corona warriors is an important area of concern as all these peoples fight for us and protect us from this dangerous virus by making their own life more vulnerable and susceptible. So the first step is to enhance the immunity of all corona warriors so that the country fight against these deadly diseases.
In the present pandemic, to improve the immunity of individuals, certain recommendations were made by the Ministry of AYUSH which included dietary measures based on Ayurveda as well as some prophylactic medicines used in general to improve immunity in Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathic systems of medicines. Ancient literature describes many promotive and preventive principles like Dincharya(daily regimen), Ritucharya(seasonal regimen), Prakriti(personalized approach), Achara Rasayana(good conduct) and Sadvritta(social conduct), etc. Thousands of years back, all these principles were followed by ancient people and scholars which enhance their vyadhi kashamatva or immunity and they lived a healthy and long life. In spite of all these measures, certain herbs or medicines are really helpful as an immunity booster for these frontline corona warriors.
Best Immunity Herbs/ Medicine for Frontline Corona Warriors:
- Sanshamni Vati: It is a herbal formulation prepared from Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia). It is also called amrita due to its so many properties like anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, immunomodulator, anti-viral, anti-diabetic, and anti-bacterial which make the herb best against SARS-Cov-2
- Ashwagandha Churna/Tab: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is the best Rasayana(rejuvenating herb). It is the best immune modulator as well contains anti-inflammatory activities.
- Bhunimba Kwath: also called as kalmegha (Andrographis paniculata) is one of the best drug mentioned in the classics for fever and cough. Its Kapha pitta shamaka. Due to its antipyretic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective action, it is the best herb among the several drugs for covid-19.
- Amalaki Churna/ Amla Juice– Amalaki(Emblica Officinale ) is a good source of vitamin C which is antioxidant and important for the normal functioning of the immune system.
- Braham Rasayana: It is the best Rasayana for stress factors in a current pandemic. Its herbal formulation contains around 45 ingredients and helps in the enhancement of immunity and gives strength and power.
- Amritarishta: It is a liquid formulation used in fever and digestive stimulants. Helpful to lower down the fever.
- Indukantam Kashyam: Liquid formulation acts on the digestive organs and is beneficial in abdominal disorders including abdominal spasms, and loss of appetite. It also provides strength and increases immunity.
- Ayush Kwath Powder/ Tab: It is a formulation launched after the guideline issued by the Ministry of AYUSH. It contains 4 ingredients Sauthi, Dalchini, Tulsi and Kalimirch which contribute to the enhancement of immunity.
- Honey: The use of honey 1Tps twice a day may be helpful in the current pandemic. Honey is Tridoshahara as well as antiviral, antimicrobial, antibacterial activity, useful in respiratory disorders, cough, and sore throat.
