Chennai: The entire world is threatened by the spread of Covid-19. Countries around the world are taking different measures to combat the virus.
Even developed nations have not been able to find an immediate cure for this, because it is a new virus. However, our traditional Ayurveda and naturopathy systems can bring the spread under control, claims Ayurveda expert, Dr Gouthaman, chief doctor at Shri Varma Ayurveda Hospital.
Elaborating on it, he said, “The symptoms of Corona infection and Kapha fever are very much alike.”
Recommending steaming, he says, “number of traditional Ayurvedic herbs are added to this. Certain changes are made depending on the age of the patient and the severity of the infection.”
“As soon as you notice the symptoms, as first aid treatment, concoctions made with different kinds of herbs are given to the patient for the first eight days. If the symptoms persist, light food like gruel infused with the herbs is given. The concoctions and gruel differ based on the age and severity of the infection. Therefore, they should be given only as per medical advice.”
Since the symptoms exhibited by Corona and Kapha fever are very much alike, the treatment given for Kapha fever can be prescribed for Corona patients too, in combination with the modern medicines that are normally given for the infection. This can be done after consulting with trained Ayurveda experts.