Pandemic Scenario in India: A Review
Volume 3 - Issue 5
Somenath Ghosh*
Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Zoology, India
Received: December 11, 2021 Published: January 24, 2022
*Corresponding author: Dr. Somenath Ghosh, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Zoology, Coordinator, Department of
Biotechnology, Rajendra College, Jai Prakash University, Chapra-841301, Bihar, India
DOI: 10.32474/OAJCAM.2021.03.000173
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Abstract
The COVID-19 has made many a change in daily livelihood of us. We are the present generation who has witnessed a pandemic
in their lifetimes. In this context it is very much relevant to get an idea about any kind of remedial procedures were discussed or
mentioned in literature down the ancient history of India. India is mother of ancient civilization. There are various discoverers
which were made by Indian scientists in ancient times and now these are recognized by modern science. Amongst them most
important is ayurveda. In present years, the herbal ameliorating role of ayurveda in various kinds of diseases is accepted by the
modern scientific and/ medical personnel. In this quest I have made some survey of literature (both online and offline). Based upon
the available information the present review was designed. I divided my study in two parts. In the beginning, we will look into the
occurrence of pandemics in ancient India. Second, we will put some light regarding the remedial procedures and /measures taken
to stop the spread of pandemic mentioned in ayurveda. In this regard, I have got very interesting results. I noted occurrence of
pandemic in India times back to B.C.E and this was prevalent in 19th century as well. For prevention of this pandemic number of
measures are mentioned in ayurveda including quarantine, isolation, home isolation etc. As part of remedial measures, boosting
up of immunity, reframing and refreshing of metabolic systems of body, different tests and methods for enhancing lung capacity,
physical mobility (in forms of yoga and meditation) is prescribed as non-invasive methods. Thus, present study will encompass the
rich cultural as well as scientific heritage of ancient India.
Keywords: Ayurveda; ancient; India; occurrence; pandemic; prevention
Abstract|
Introduction|
Role of Customs, Culture & Traditions Of “Sanatan
Way of Life” in Disease Prevention|
Hand Washing|
No Spitting in Public|
Yoga & Ayurveda|
Namaste – The Indian Welcome Starts with
Namaskar|
Social Distancing – The Ancient Indian’s Had Social
Stratification|
Protection From Mask: Our Traditional Gamchha|
Indian Vegetarian Food: Sanatan Dharma’s Satvik
Bhojan|
Intake of Vitamin D|
Disposal Of Dead Bodies of COVID 19 Patients|
Conclusion|
References |