Abstract

Dr. Pavitra G.*, Dr. Bandeppa Sangolge and Dr. Shabeen Ali

ABSTRACT

Ayurvedic treatment is based on two modalities i.e, Shodhana and Shamana therapy, Shamanaushadhi’s which helps to bring the disturbed doshas to normal without creating imbalance of other doshas in body. Ayurveda acknowledges that germs spread infective diseases, the treatment is based on the system of Tridosha’s. Ayurvedic medicines does not kill an infection like antibiotics do but instead it strengthens the body’s immune system to fight disease or infection. As there is a emergence of new pathogens and re-emergence of several diseases in the current situation, infectious diseases remain as the major causes of human morbidity and mortality. The country has experienced the outbreaks and epidemic of many infectious diseases. Our Acharyas have mentioned various Shamanaushadhi’s which balances doshas and strengthens immune system to fight diseases or infections, Shringarabhra Rasa which comprises an ingredients like Pippali, Twak, Haritaki, Vibhitaki, Amalaki, Abhraka bhasma etc indicated in Jwara, Kasa, Shwasa, Rajayakshma. So an attempt will be made to know the effect of ‘Shringarabhra Rasa’ in Viral Infections.