Making Ayurveda a Real Science
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What is Ayurveda?
- Ayurveda is an alternative medicine system that originated in India.
- Ayurvedic medicine system makes use of herbal medicines, oil preparations, massages, special diets, yoga, etc.
- Sushruta Samhita by the ancient Indian physician, Sushruta, is one of the foundational texts of Ayurveda.
How was Ayurveda used during the pandemic?
- Ayush hospitals were converted into care centre for COVID-19 patients.
- Formulations put forth by almost every Ayurvedic physician as a purported cure for COVID-19.
- Many Ayurvedic pharmacies launched their own patented and propriety ‘immune boosting’ formulation during the pandemic.
- Many lab reports suggested the use of A
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