How to boost your immunity via Ayurveda

India is known for its unique and diverse traditions. Ayurveda happens to be one of them. It provides a remedy for a great number of ailments and helps in building your immunity. As they say “prevention is better than cure”, Ayurveda may assist you in doing that. Regular Ayurvedic therapies will help boost your immunity to fight against COVID-19.

What is Ayurveda?

The term ‘Ayurveda’ in Sanskrit translates to “knowledge of life”. It is an alternative system of medicine that originated in India more than 6000 years ago. Ayurveda has eight branches of treating a disease which includes: Internal medicine (Kaayachikitsa), Pediatrics (Baalachikitsa), Psychiatry (Bhuta Vidya), Ear, Nose, and Throat Treatment (Shalakya Tantra), Surgery (Shalya Tantra), Toxicology (Vishagra Vairodh Tantra), Geriatrics and Rejuvenation (Jarachikitsa/Rasayana), Aphrodisiac Therapy, Fertility, and Conception (Vajikarana). Ayurveda is an official alternative treatment in the AYUSH Ministry of India. It incorporates Yoga and Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Unani, and Siddha.

Immunity building techniques of Ayurveda

Here are some of the methods mentioned below that will build your immunity naturally through Ayurvedic procedures. They are as follows:

Herbal Medicine - One can practice ingesting ayurvedic herbs like tulsi, pippali, and neem to keep their respiratory organs clean. Consuming half a teaspoon of neem and pippali mixture every day will protect you from external threats. If you’re a fan of capsules add Viromune which contains all these essential herbs. You can also add tulsi on your regular tea.

Lukewarm Water - It is very important to drink warm water all through the day. Since our body is made of 60% of the water it requires sufficient levels of water to function correctly. Water provides oxygen to the cells and that is why it is strongly related to our immunity.

Yoga - Yoga is defined as a form of physical, mental, and spiritual exercise that has numerous proven benefits on your overall well-being. The term ‘yog’ interprets to ‘union’. The holistic approach of yoga connects you to the divine. As a medium of exercise, it builds better health and immunity, keeps your body and mind in control that helps you focus better.

Chyawanprash - Ayurveda recommends having 1 teaspoon of chyawanprash daily builds your immunity strong. It is a combination of various spices and antiviral herbs that possess unique curative properties. Chyawanprash is derived from two words ‘chyawan’ which means the sage who designed the formula and ‘prash’ which means to consume. It provides health benefits like building immunity, improves respiratory health, controls glucose and cholesterol levels, aids weight management, improves memory, and helps detoxify the body.

 Cleaning up nasal and oral passages - To avoid the entry of any germs and unwanted particles, it is important to keep your nasal passage clean. To do this take small portions of coconut oil/sesame oil or Ghee and apply it to your nostrils. For better results do this twice a day depending on your comfort levels.

You may also use coconut oil or sesame oil to clean your oral passage. You need to take 1 teaspoon of any of the oils and swirl it in the mouth for a couple of minutes. Rinse it with warm water and do this activity two times a day.

 These are five Ayurvedic ways to boost your immunity naturally.