European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN CHILDREN W.S.R. TO PANDEMIC CONDITIONS; A REVIEW BASED ON CURRENT SCENARIO

Dr. Ajay Chavan* and Dr. Dipti Ajay Chavan

ABSTRACT

In Ayurveda, Balchikitsa has been placed in the foremost priority among the Ashtangas because it determines the physical, mental and behavioral well being across the lifespan. Children are very much prone to the infectious diseases as there are increased chances of transmission through schools. Socio-economic factors also play important role in transmission. Although children are considered as a high risk factor at the time of Pandemic but the situation gets worse when they have to deal with the socio-economic crisis also. This ultimately affects the physical, mental, behavioral health of the child. Ayurveda emphasizes on improving the immunity especially during Janapadodhwamsa (pandemic). Thus Vyadhiksamatva (immunity) plays important role in prevention as well as in recovery also. According to UNICEF, in this recent Covid-19 pandemic, approximately, 117 millions of children will be affected in various ways.

Keywords: Balchikitsa, Janapadodhwamsa, Immunity, Infectious diseases.