People have begun to take less conventional medical routes and acknowledge alternative medicine as a result of a paradigm change away from complete dependency on medical professionals and hospitals and toward greater flexibility. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) encompasses non-Western integrative remedies, such as pet therapy, acupressure, psyche practices, and reiki healing therapy, that aid patients with little to no side effects (Brewer et al., 2019). An excellent illustration of this type of medicine is Ayurveda, an old Indian system of traditional medicine that takes a holistic, “organic” perspective to both physical and mental well-being by primarily relying on the use of herbs (Chandran et al., 2020, p. 2). Since it has no adverse side effects and aids in the treatment of a wide range of conditions, Ayurveda alternative medicine is therapeutically beneficial and should be integrated more frequently.
Ayurveda has great potential to help people deal with the quickly expanding pandemic and lessen the impact of its negative effects in this modern age of increasing medical dangers and outbreaks. To combat the global spread of COVID-19, a virus that causes flu-like symptoms in mild to severe instances and acute respiratory distress syndrome-like manifestations, complementary and alternative medicines have proven to be highly effective. In one study conducted over a two-month period, Balkrishna et al. (2021) found that 83.33 percent of patients in the Ayurveda group experienced symptom alleviation within the first 13 days of therapy, while only 48.78 percent of patients in the Allopathic group experienced this result. Ayurvedic treatments depend entirely on natural oral dosages and nasal drops, in contrast to standard Allopathic medicines, such as Azithromycin, Vitamin-C, and antihistamines. In addition, no obvious negative impacts were found during the course of the research (Balkrishna et al., 2021). Therefore, it is clear that the use of Ayurvedic medications alone in managing Covid-19 results in a quicker and safer symptomatic resolve.
The use of medicinal plants and nanomaterials to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) has shown promise in recent Ayurveda therapy protocols. Traditionally, UTIs have been managed with antimicrobial treatment, which has long-term consequences due to the development of multidrug tolerance. There are Ayurvedic formulations and plants that can be used to cure and prevent UTIs, and their use has been shown to have a significant impact on the frequency with which these infections arise. For instance, one research found that the Ayurvedic plant Achyranthes aspera helped the kidneys process fluids more efficiently and provided additional protection against microbial infection. Likewise, Equisetum arvense and Tribulus Terrestris are both moderate diuretics and antimicrobials that help clear up the urinary tract. Hence, the primary benefit of Ayurvedic medicines is their ability to lessen vulnerability to the harmful bacteria that cause UTIs. There is a long list of extracts and herbs common in Ayurvedic methods that help with the therapy of UTIs. Given such findings, there is reason to be optimistic about Ayurveda nanotechnology, as there have been accounts of the successful use of nanostructures against uropathogens.
To help people live a life that is healthy, free of anxiety and illness, and joyful, Ayurveda combines contemporary living and health-oriented practices with the ancient knowledge of using natural remedies, drugs, and plants. It has been cited that, in contrast to traditional Allopathy, Ayurveda ensures a decrease in the growth of COVID-19 and reduces its symptoms. Additionally, Ayurvedic herbs and extracts are successful in healing UTIs, while standard antimicrobial therapy produces side effects. As Ayurveda has been proven to have no negative side effects, incorporating it into one’s therapy and expanding its use can have profound positive benefits and be truly life-changing.
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