Abstract

TAMAKSHWAS SYMPTOMS IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF COVID 19 IN MODERN MEDICINE AND IN THE CONTEXT OF AYURVEDA

Dr. Monali Waghchaure* and Dr. Minal Vaidya

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Abstract

This article explores COVID-19's origins, transmission, and devastating effects on global health and economies. In light of biomedicine's advances in symptomatic treatment, critical care, and vaccine development, the paper emphasizes the need for a systemic approach that incorporates traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) to strengthen the host defense mechanism for prophylaxis and prevention.[1] Mode of action details the virus's replication, hyperactive immune response, and pulmonary edema. By infiltrating cells, replicating, and activating the immune system, COVID-19 can cause respiratory failure and death. The Ayurveda and COVID-19 discussion emphasizes the importance of place, time, water, air, and nature in understanding epidemics. The article also discusses dosha vitiation and COVID-19 treatment based on symptom severity in Ayurveda. The Ayurvedic concept of Tamaka Shwasa is linked to COVID-19 symptoms, and treatment strategies are based on the dominant doshas. In conclusion, the paper proposes combining modern science and Ayurveda to understand COVID-19. Combining the strengths of both approaches can create a comprehensive and effective global health crisis management, prevention, and treatment strategy.

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