UPSC Articles
The National Clinical Management Protocol released
Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Medicine
In news
- The National Clinical Management Protocol based on Ayurveda and Yoga for the management of Covid-19 was released.
- Ministry: Jointly by Ministry for Health and Ministry for AYUSH.
- Prepared by: Experts and other national research organizations
- According to: Report & Recommendations of the Interdisciplinary Committee
Key takeaways
- The protocol contains the details self-care guidelines for preventive health measures to help protect against COVID-19 pandemic.
- Clinical studies have established some Ayurveda interventions like Ashwagandha, Laung & Giloy as anti-inflammatory, antiviral & immunity-modulating which help protect against COVID-19.
- Measures: Drinking herb-infused warm water or turmeric milk, steam inhalation, gargling, moderate exercise and a set of medicines to be used for prophylaxis and treatment.