As of now, there is no medicine for
COVID-19. Keeping our natural immunity up is the only preventive measure we can
take. Here we are sharing -A guideline to boost immunity as a
preventive health measure for general immunity in reference to respiratory
health.
Ayurvedic Immunity
promoting measures
1.
Drink warm water throughout the day.
2.
Daily practice of Yogasana, Pranayama and Meditation
for at least 30 minutes.
3.
Spices like Haldi (Turmeric), Jeera (Cumin), Dhaniya
(Coriander) and Lahsun (Garlic) are recommended in cooking.
4.
Drink herbal tea/decoction made from Tulsi (Basil),
Dalchini (Cinnamon), Kali Mirch (Black pepper), Shunthi (Dry Ginger) and
Munakka (Raisin) - once or twice a day. Add jaggery (natural sugar)
and/or fresh lemon juice to your taste, if needed.
5.
Golden Milk- Half teaspoon turmeric powder in 150 ml
hot milk - once or twice a day.
6.
Nasal application - Apply sesame oil/coconut oil or
ghee in both the nostrils everyday.
7.
Oil pulling therapy- Take 1 tablespoon sesame or
coconut oil in mouth. Do not drink, swish around in the mouth for 2 to 3
minutes and spit it off followed by warm water rinse. This can be done once
or twice a day.
8.
For dry cough and sore throat, steam inhalation with
fresh mint leaves or ajwain (Caraway seeds) can be practiced once in a day.
9.
Clove powder mixed with natural sugar/honey can be
taken 2-3 times a day in case of cough or throat irritation.
10. These
measures generally treat normal dry cough and sore throat. However, it is best
to consult doctor if these symptoms persist.
Supported and recommended by AYUSH and by Ayurvedic
literature and scientific publications.
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