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Principles of Rajayakshma management for COVID-19

Sarvesh Kumar Singh1, Kshipra Rajoria1, Sanjeev Sharma2

  • 1P.G. Department of Panchakarma, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
|September 1, 2020
PubMed

Insights

This review suggests Ayurvedic treatments for COVID-19, drawing parallels between the disease and the ancient concept of Rajayakshma. Ayurvedic approaches may offer preventive and curative benefits for coronavirus disease 2019.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Ayurvedic Medicine
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Background:

  • The global spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presents a significant public health challenge.
  • Currently, no definitive cure exists for COVID-19, necessitating exploration of alternative therapeutic strategies.
  • Ayurveda, a traditional Indian system of medicine, offers potential avenues for managing emerging infectious diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the potential of Ayurveda in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To explore the analogy between COVID-19 and the Ayurvedic concept of Rajayakshma (a wasting disease with suboptimum immune response).
  • To propose established Ayurvedic treatments for Rajayakshma as potential preventive and curative strategies for COVID-19.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and comparative analysis of COVID-19 pathophysiology with Ayurvedic principles.
  • Examination of traditional Ayurvedic treatments for Rajayakshma.
  • Assessment of the applicability of these treatments in the context of COVID-19.

Main Results:

  • The study identifies significant parallels between the clinical manifestations and underlying pathology of COVID-19 and Rajayakshma.
  • Established Ayurvedic treatment protocols for Rajayakshma demonstrate potential relevance for managing COVID-19.
  • Ayurvedic interventions may support immune function and address the wasting effects associated with severe COVID-19.

Conclusions:

  • Ayurveda offers a promising framework for understanding and managing COVID-19.
  • The principles and treatments for Rajayakshma can be adapted for the prevention and cure of coronavirus disease 2019.
  • Further research and clinical validation are warranted to confirm the efficacy of Ayurvedic interventions for COVID-19.

Keywords:
AyurvedaCOVID-19Rajayakshma

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