The declared COVID-19 pandemic has brought in so many aberrations as well as certain compulsions for everyone to adhere to. The deadly pandemic has not just led to a global lockdown, but has also forced us to reboot our lives, our approach to health, our thoughts, the way we function and a red card cautioning us to respect and revere the laws of nature.

The role of Ayurveda Rasayana:

On a personal level, the pandemic has made mankind refocus on health, forcing many to create a new template for health & wellness. The focus is on holistic health where the driving force is the need to shore up one’s immune system. In a way, this was what India’s ancient traditional system of health — Ayurveda worked on – to prevent the onset of diseases by strengthening the immune system rather than waiting for diseases to step in. More so, to strengthen the immune system, the role of Ayurveda Rasayana (rejuvenation) herbs and in modern times Super  has been found instrumental.

Whether it is COVID-19 or no COVID-19, the virus has sent a direct message loud and clear – rework on your immune system; rethink the way you work, your food and sleep habits and, more importantly, to write these messages in our DNA for the future too. This is because – if one were to look at the run of the pandemic across the globe, populations that had weak immune system suffered the most.

Pathogens can evolve naturally or artificially and become resistant to various medicines, in fact there is no medicine for viral infection any way. The novel coronavirus is such an evolved pathogen of coronavirus group, which has brought catastrophe to mankind. To prevent such cataclysm in future and to survive in post COVID-19 times, we need to rely on the old dictum — ‘prevention is better than cure’ and build enough strong immunity — the new normal, as it is immunity alone, which has the ability to eliminate the virus. In this regard, Ayurveda also provides ways for evolving physiological responses to build immunity. Recently, we have seen how people with impaired immunity are found to be more susceptible to COVID-19 and thus immunity turns out as an important preventing as well as curing factor.

Ayurveda Rasayana (rejuvenating anti-oxidant and immunomodulatory) herbs, Yoga Asanas, Pranayama (special breathing exercise), Transcendental Meditation to be added in daily regimens and personal hygiene guidelines can be helpful strategies in controlling the spread of COVID-19. The role of immuno-modulator herbs (Rasayanas) — the significant gift of Ayurveda to increase the immunity especially in the current pandemic situation has been found instrumental. Rasayana herbs can be a strong effective tool in avoiding as well as fighting the ongoing and the post-COVID-19 pandemic.

Now with emphasis on immunity-boosting, one thing brings us to the question – how to fine-tune our immune system. Neither is there a quick-fix solution nor magic pills. Routine precautions and healthy lifestyle mantras are the basic templates, but, besides all these, the role of Ayurvedic Rasayanas has been also found to be pivotal in adding ‘muscles’ to one’s immunity levels. Let’s see how the Rasayanas unfold its lion’s share in boosting immunity.

Rasayana and Immunity: An Intrinsic Look

Ayurveda enunciates the characteristics features of Rasayanas, which have a vital impact on the immune system. These are key to prevent any illness. It is obvious that if the defence mechanism of an individual is enhanced with any effective Ayurvedic Rasayana, then he or she will be able to firstly prevent the infection and if somehow infected, cope with the infection faster and with much fewer damages. The role of Rasayanas in strengthening the immune system is immense at all levels —preventing COVID, during COVID and post COVID.

Of several Rasayanas galore, Maharishi Amrit Kalash with its niche characteristics features stands out superb. It is enriched with the goodness and synergistic combination of 53 time-tested natural herbs. It is proven through about 100 scientific studies conducted internationally to nurture mind, body and spirit for enduring youthfulness, boosting immunity and re-enlivening the innate intelligence of all the organs collectively as compared to other Rasayanas which work only on targeted organs. Besides its cascading effect on health and longevity, its role in immunity-boosting is squarely steely and categorically immense.

To boost immunity, it is vital to strengthen holistic health with a well-researched Rasayana. A well-researched Rasayana can also work in a multi-directional manner to help the bodily processes regain stability and maintain it for the long-term. It also helps maintain and guard mental bliss and physical balance with utmost care and sincerity to avoid mental stress, physical imbalances and to maintain immunity. Its role is ever-green in restoring holistic health whether it is COVID or post-COVID.

Ayurveda offers simple natural ways (daily regimens), herbal combinations, herbo-mineral formulations and Yogic practices for prevention of COVID-19. The curative role of Ayurveda needs to be realised and appreciated. Based on the comprehensive knowledge and precision in Ayurveda principles, it can be claimed that Ayurveda should have a cure for COVID-19 and there is a great need to find and establish it. Moreover, the development of vaccine may be the answer for COVID-19 virus, but what about the possibility of new viruses with entirely different properties? Ayurveda can prepare the humanity to handle any future recurrence of such pandemic without loss of millions of lives.

Mr Anand Shrivastava

Chairman, Maharishi Ayurveda.

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 One of the pioneering Science-based Ayurveda company — Maharishi Ayurveda has announced the expansion of its Ayurvedic Healthcare portfolio with the launch of its 100% Ayurvedic product AyurDefence-AV amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This is completely a herbal product made up of the combination of 19 herbs, possessing functional attributes of turning out to be the armour against viral infection & seasonal flu. It has the property to enhance the body’s innate intelligence, which works synergistically for more vitality, inner strength, stability and balance to strengthen immunity.

Announcing the launch, Maharishi Ayurveda Chairman, Mr Anand Shrivastava, says, “Given the COVID-19 pandemic situation, we are passing through the age of infection wherein protecting ourselves from this is utmost important for survival. In such a situation, recognising the non-availability of medicines for curing viral infections, and realising the fact that firstly not all the population gets infected, whilst most of those who do get infected also recoup, excepting a few who  pass-away, we have launched this product, which is the need of the hour.

“The launch of this product is a step forward in the direction of launching products based on the age-old knowledge of Ayurveda in modern-day convenient formats. We always try to introduce safe, effective and affordable health care products for all by marrying the traditional knowledge of Ayurveda with modern-day science& technology. The synergistic effect of the herbs in AyurDefence-AV helps the body strengthen its immunity”, added Mr Anand Shrivastava.

AyurDefence-AV will be effective for covid-19 virus also? 

Upon asking specific question whether AyurDefence-AV will be effective for covid-19 virus also? Mr Shrivastava further added that “Covid-19 is also a virus and like other viruses present in the atmosphere there is no medicine to kill this virus as well. Our body’s immunity is the only remedy to give appropriate response to covid-19 in the same way as, it deals with any other virus. Since AyurDefence-AV strengthens body’s immunity and defence mechanism, it will be definitely helpful to our physiology in getting rid of the virus very soon. If AyurDefence-AV tables are taken immediately upon seeing the initial symptoms like sore throat, headache, stiffness, etc. it will support the physiology in preventing further spread of the virus and one can be free from infection faster, without much damage”.

Viral infections or flu indicated by symptoms like runny nose, sore or strep throat, body ache, stiffness, headache, shortness of breath result in drowsiness, weakness, sluggishness and much more depending upon the type of virus or other pathogens involved. The symptoms differ and sometimes depending upon the comorbid conditions may become serious or even fatal.

“We have been passing through the time of viral infection. Usually, we get infected through bacterial infections as well as the viral infection. However, for bacterial infections, some antibiotic medicines are available, but for other pathogens, specifically in viral infections, antibiotic medicines do not work and neither is any medicine available for treating such viruses. Nowadays, people who are worried about the side effects of the medicines, this product – AyurDefence-AV will work wonders for them”, said, Dr Saurabh Sharma, Medical Superintendent, Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital.

AyurDefence-AV is made up of 19 herbs, which help the body to combat the viral infection and flu-like symptoms e.g. fever, runny nose, difficulty in breathing, cough, headache, stiffness. The synergistic effect of the herbs in it also helps the body to strengthen its immunity. As AyurDefence-AV is a combination of well-known, highly effective herbs like — Tulsi, Kali Mirch (Piper Nigrum), Ginger, Long pepper, Cumin, Licorice, Bilva ,Giloy, Sonth, Pippali, Mulethi and Lahsun.

And these herbs have the characteristics to strengthen the body’s guard against any external health threats including bacterial and viral infection. This product made up of herbs also works as Bronchodilator, Immuno-modulator, Antimicrobial, Anti-allergic, Antipyretic, Analgesic, Anti-viral, Anti-inflammatory and Antitussive.

It promotes balance in Dosha, Agni and Dhatu, eliminates Ama (improperly-digested impurities) that can block microcirculatory channels. This way Ama is reduced and does not reach the other parts of the body, especially the respiratory system, hence prevents creation of weak sites. This also helps decrease microbial load, balance mucus production and in building immunity. It also promotes Ojas, which further promotes the balance, provides vigour to the body and strengthens immunity.

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