What Ayurvedic precautions can I take to avoid contracting COVID-19?
General and Physical measures for Covid 19
① Follow physical distancing, respiratory and hand hygiene, wear mask
② Gargle with warm water added with a pinch of turmeric and salt. Water boiled with Triphala (dried fruits of Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula,Terminalia bellerica) or Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) also can be used for gargling.
③ Nasal instillation/application of medicated oil (Anu taila or Shadbindu Taila) or plain oil (Sesame or Coconut) or nasal application of cow's ghee (Goghrita) once or twice in a day, especially before going out and after coming back to home.
④ Steam inhalation with Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi) or Pudina (Mentha spicata) or Eucalyptus oil once a day
⑤ Adequate sleep of 6 to 8 hrs.
⑥ Moderate physical exercises
⑦ Follow Yoga Protocol for Primary Prevention of COVID-19 (ANNEXURE-1) and Protocol for Post COVID-19 care (including care for COVID-19 patients) (ANNEXURE-2) - as applicable
Dietary measures
① Use warm water or boiled with herbs like ginger (Zingiber officinale) or coriander (Coriandrum sativum) or basil (Ocimum sanctum / Ocimum basilicum), or cumin (Cuminum cyminum) seeds etc., for drinking purpose.
② Fresh, warm, balanced diet
③ Drink Golden Milk (Half tea spoon Haldi (Curcuma longa) powder in 150 ml hot milk) once at night. Avoid in case of indigestion.
④ Drink Ayush Kadha or Kwath (hot infusion or decoction) once a day.
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