A Systematic review on the Ayurveda concept of Immunity w.s.r. to Covid-19 and other viral infection

  • Dr. Swarnakant Jena 3rd Yr Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. Of Panchakarma, All India Institute of Ayurveda, Delhi, INDIA.
  • Dr. Diksha Kabra 2nd Yr Post Graduate Scholar, All India Institute of Ayurveda, Delhi, INDIA.
  • Dr. Prasanth Dharmarajan Asst. Professor, Dept. Of Panchakarma, All India Institute of Ayurveda, Delhi, INDIA.
  • Dr. Mahapatra Arun Kumar Asst. Professor, Dept. of Kaumarabhritya, All India Institute of Ayurveda, Delhi, INDIA.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i06.1147
Keywords: Immunity, Covid-19, Viral Infection, Vyadhikshyamatva, Janapadodhwansa

Abstract

System protect us from infections through various lines of defence is called immune system. If immune system is not functioning as it should, it can result in disease. This system is divided into two types: innate and adaptive immunity. First line of defence consists of physical, chemical and cellular defense against pathogen is innate immunity. Adaptive or acquired immunity is second line immunity against non-self-pathogen. In this article focus to give a way to understand the concept of immunology in Ayurveda and its role to prevent disease along with its type as Vyadhiutpada Pratishedhakatva (like as innate immunity) and Vyadhivala Virodhitva (like as acquired immunity), factors responsible for immunity and way to strengthen it naturally. Comparing the concept of Ayurveda with viral infections found now a days and how it interpreted for managing by using Ayurveda principle.

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v5i06.1147
Published: 2020-12-31
How to Cite
Dr. Swarnakant Jena, Dr. Diksha Kabra, Dr. Prasanth Dharmarajan, & Dr. Mahapatra Arun Kumar. (2020). A Systematic review on the Ayurveda concept of Immunity w.s.r. to Covid-19 and other viral infection. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 5(06), 231-239. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i06.1147
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Vol. 5 No. 06 (2020): NOV-DEC
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Review Article

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