{"id":3357,"date":"2021-05-20T15:19:17","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T10:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?p=3357"},"modified":"2022-11-09T09:03:27","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T04:33:27","slug":"an-immune-system-fit-for-the-pandemic-with-ayurveda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/20\/an-immune-system-fit-for-the-pandemic-with-ayurveda\/","title":{"rendered":"An Immune System Fit for the Pandemic with Ayurveda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our immune systems are constantly at work, fighting off disease and keeping us healthy. During this global pandemic, they have all been put to the test. To help our body do its magic during this crucial moment is definitely a priority. In Auroville, we take an Integral Health approach to healing. This means that there are many schools of medicine and types of healing incorporated and offered for the residents, Ayurveda being one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine based on the philosophy that for the body to be healthy, a balance between mind, body and spirit is very important. Every body is made up of different energies, and Ayurveda uses natural remedies to realign the imbalances, for when the body\u2019s energies are imbalanced, according to Ayurveda, that\u2019s when a person falls ill. The natural remedies are made up of all kinds plants, using the fruits, leaves and roots to create pastes or powders for different purposes. Here we share with you some recommendations on immune boosting from our very own Ayurvedic practitioners at Sant\u00e9, one of the healing clinics in Auroville. Making the following remedies fresh with the plants and the roots is preferred, however for those who don\u2019t have the possibility, we have listed them all in supplement form for easier use!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ayurvedic Immune Boosters<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Guduchi or Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia)<\/strong> : This plant is famous in Ayurvedic literature and is widely used in India since ancient times. Most commonly known as an immune booster, it has a wide range of benefits. It\u2019s anti-inflammatory, it detoxifies the liver, aids in digestion and helps prevent respiratory infections (an important one for Covid!). It is suggested that one take 1tsp of powder twice daily with some juice, water, or mixed with a bit of honey. You can find a dried supplement from Aurospirul here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n