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Fig. 14.6 Plastic as an additive issue of pandemic
government brought together these sectors for managing the pandemic of COVID19, several challenges stand at the forefront. The first is the general thought of modern
rationalists who reject the idea of traditional knowledge and the second is the development of a holistic ayurvedic system in conjunction with modern scientific approach
[21].
There was an advisory released as a precautionary measure for COVID-19 by the
ministry of AYUSH that led to remarks like “placebo” and “myths,” ludicrously criticizing the traditional healthcare approach as farce and baseless. The advisory focused
on boosting the immunity of every individual to be healthy and fit to combat any
disease. Even Siddha came up with management protocols for the pandemic including
economical herbal drinks and concoctions for different intensities of progression of
COVID-19 that were distributed in Tamil Nadu.
Asymptomatic or individuals at high risk of encountering the coronavirus need to
build a strong and efficient immunity [23]. To develop Vyaadhikshamatva, Ayurveda
emphasizes social distancing, building resistance against infection, and fumigation
of individual residents [22]. Using herbs like turmeric, garlic, carom, and loban
can aid in disinfecting inhabited areas while consuming home-made herbal drinks
and Rasayana which includes Brahma Rasayana, Chyavanprasha, or Amrit Bhallataka acts as antioxidant and helps in immunity building [24]. Another intervention
of ayurvedic treatment is for a group of home-quarantined individuals who have
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