Abstract

ASHWAGNDHA- AN OVERVIEW WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO COVID-19

Angial Tandup*

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is Upveda of Atharvaveda, completely dedicated to healthcare of mankind. It not only with deals with to cure the disease of an individual but also to maintain health of healthy individual that is the reason it is unique and superior to other healthcare system. In satvuga period people leads 400 years, than 300 years in Treta Yuga, 200 years in Dwapara Yuga and 100 Years Kell Yuga (present time). The long life of satvuga is due to healthy life style and lack of loba (greedyness), krodh (anger), ahankar (ego) and saying lie due to which with the time people started to collect materialistic things. This ultimately leads to both physical and mental problem and ultimately leads to Janpadovans (Pandemic) 20. Today Covid-19 is a Pandemic disease. Till date 21june 2020. 8525042 case confirmed cases, 456973death and 206 countries are affected and. These data is increasing continuously. No cure is or vaccine is available. The only solution of this pandemic is to find a drug which will increase the immunity of a person, Which is Ashvagandha. Ashvagandha is one of most beautiful gift of Ayurveda, because it solves both above problem. Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, Indian ginseng, and winter cherry. It has been an important plant in the Ayurvedic medical systems since 3000 years or more before. The roots of this plant is used as Rasayanas (Iummunomodulator or antioxidnt), which are reputed to promote health and longevity by promoting immunity against disease, slowing the ageing process, revitalizing the body in debilitated conditions, increasing the capability of the individual to resist adverse environmental factors and by creating a sense of mental wellbeing. Different Studies clearly indicate that Ashvagandha possesses antioxidant, anxiolytic, memory enhancing, antitumor properties. It is also immunomodulation, cardiovascular protection hypo-lipid emic; antibacterial, sexual behavior, anti-inflammatory and dependence have also been studied. These results are very encouraging but further study in needed both in vivo and in-vitro to open more therapeutic effect.

Keywords: Ayurveda is Upveda of Atharvaveda, completely dedicated to healthcare of mankind. It not only with deals with to cure the disease of an individual but also to maintain health of healthy individual that is the reason it is unique and superior to other heal