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CRITICAL EVALUATION OF HEMAGARBHA POTTALI IN COVID 19 PATIENTS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ITS IMMUNOMODULATORY ACTION

Dr. Megha V. Daberao* and Dr. Raman S. Belge

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Abstract

The Pottali rasayana is a unique preparation in Ayurveda as it is very compact in structure and quick acting due to its high potency. Hemgarbha pottali rasa is a medicine which is known as emergency medicine of Ras shastra. COVID-19 (initially named 2019 novel coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV disease, after the first reported outbreak in 2019) has become the most widely spread global pandemic in the past century. It has affected 189 countries and regions with nearly 185 million confirmed cases and about four million reported deaths worldwide as of current statistics. The novel coronavirus responsible for this disease was named by the World Health Organization the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2(SARS-CoV-2) for its genetic similarity to the coronavirus that caused the SARS outbreak in 2003 (SARS-CoV). In the current pandemic infection (COVID-19) it is clear that those with weak immune system are highly susceptible to this infection and its worst outcomes. In this regard, immunity enhancing Ayurvedic drugs may definitely be helpful for the body to fight COVID-19 infection. Hemagarbha Pottali (Bhaishajya Ratnavali) is one of the Ayurvedic preparations which is useful in the current pandemic situation for Acute Covid 19 Symptoms. Aim & Objectives: To critically evaluate the role of Hemagarbha Pottali in Covid 19 Patients w.s.r to Immunomodulatory Action. To & to study action of Hemagarbha Pottali Kalpa as an immunity modulator according to Ayurvedaic point of view. Material and Methods: An extensive literary search of different classical texts has been conducted to collect classical references along with multiple databases (PubMed and Google Scholar) available online for the related published works. Result and Conclusion: The holistic approach of Ayurveda in the form of curative and preventive medication, Rasayana Chikitsa etc., will be helpful to manage immunity to avoid post covid symptoms. This article is going to dig out the treasure of Ayurveda in the form of holistic approach.

Keywords: Covid 19, Immunity, Immunomodulatory Action, Rasayan Chikitsa, Hemgarbha Pottali Rasa.