Ayurveda for Corona - Six herbs that would protect you against COVID-19

 

that? If so, your next question would be how to increase immunity at home. Well, the answer is simple, you just need to know the remedies that Ayurveda offers.

 Neem - This is one of the well-known herbs in Ayurveda. It owns over 130 bioactive compounds that protect your body from different diseases. This Ayurveda herb is a powerful immuno-stimulant which makes it ideal to consume amid this pandemic situation. Besides, it also detoxifies your blood by washing out the harmful toxins and keep your immunity strong. You may consume neem in any form - raw, powder, or ayurvedic capsules like Viromune. It includes neem and other essential herbs like turmeric and tulsi that will help boost your immunity.

 Tulsi - Tulsi is another antiviral herb that is much appreciated by the traditional medicine system. This fragrant herb can be your natural immunity booster against COVID-19. Because of its phytochemical and antioxidant properties, tulsi qualifies as a powerful germicide. Hence, it effectively tracks down any germs, bacterias, and viruses the moment it enters into your system and destroys it. To add it to your daily routine you may simply chew a few leaves every day in the morning empty stomach.

 Turmeric - This herb may be the potential antiviral for corona. Since time immemorial this wonder herb has been extensively used to boost our defense system and also for it health benefiting qualities. Curcumin, an active compound of turmeric is known to possess anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anti-bacterial properties that shields your body from free radicals and external threats. According to a study conducted by KGMU (King George’s Medical University) both turmeric and neem are effective against coronavirus. Therefore, these two antiviral herbs could make the best herbal formulation for corona.

 Ashwagandha - A collaborative study by IIT Delhi and Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) found Ashwagandha can be a potent herb to prevent COVID-19. Being an adaptogen, it lowers down the stress levels. Too much stress can lead to weak immunity and expose your body to harmful pathogens. Consuming Aswagandha will lower your chances to get affected by viruses and bacterias.

 Garlic -  Garlic has been used for many years for both spice and herbal medicine. It contains allicin - a bio compound that acts as a germicide. Because of its unstable nature, it quickly converts into sulfur-containing compounds. These compounds have shown to uplift disease-fighting response when they come across viruses. To get the best results you may eat it raw or partially cooked.

  Black Cumin - Black cumin seeds are packed with antioxidants that protect your body from external threats and prevent oxidative damage to cells. Several compounds such as thymoquinone, t-anethole, carvacrol, and 4-terpineol aid symptoms of cholesterol, inflammation, liver damage, and the like.

 These are the things you need to know about improving your immunity. You may consult a physician and consume these herbs regularly to fight off coronavirus.