Ayurveda fights against H1N1 virus

August 13 2009 02:38 PM

The founder of the Art of Living Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says not to panic over H1N1 virus. He said independent studies conducted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (AIIMS) and National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore (NIMHANS) have proved that practices such as pranayama and meditation boosts immunity at least three-fold.

''If we can integrate these practices in our daily lives along with the simple Ayurvedic remedies, we can effectively counter swine flu,'' Sri Sri Ravishankar said.

Dr Manikantan and Dr Nisha Manikantan, senior ayurvedic doctors at Sri Sri Ayurveda centre said,''To counter air-borne swine flu viruses, Sambarani dhoop (loban stems) should be burnt in the house twice a day. Sambarani is a very potent atmospheric sterilser."

Swine flu invades the body because of a breakdown in immunity and Ayurveda offers simple and effective remedies to boost immunity and build resistance.Tea made from Laxmi Taru (botanical name Simarouba) leaves, Tulsi, Amla and Amrut (Giloy) acts as an immunity enhancer.Ginger and Turmeric powder mixed with either lime juice or honey can also be taken twice a day.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, "India has a wealth of knowledge from Ayurveda to counter swine flu."

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