AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND THEIR MANAGEMENT THROUGH AYURVEDA DRAVYA (NATURAL DRUGS)
Dr. Pradyumna M. Pasarkar*, Dr. Shailendra K. Pund and Dr. Khemraj V. Pawar
ABSTRACT
Sankramaka Roga and communicable disease are very common now a day’s which arises due to the microbial transmissions. The infectious diseases can transmit from one to another person through various mode of transmission including biological, physical and chemical means, etc. These microbial agents affect specific tissues of body and utilize biological system of host for their multiplication; this way induces pathogenesis of specific diseases. The microbial toxins; endotoxins or exotoxins contribute significantly towards the pathological manifestations of diseases. Ayurveda mentioned various approaches for the management of such diseases including uses of antibiotics, enhancing fluid intake, lifestyle modification, uses of immune booster and purification measures; Raktmokshana as Shodhanupkramas etc. The concept of Dravyaguna provides way for the management of various diseases including infections.
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