“Tulsi and Pepper (kali mirch) key to the approach of tackling Covid & the advisories of Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India needs to be updated as more research takes place in this area”, says Prof (Dr.) R K Goyal, Vice Chancellor, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University (DPSRU).

No.PR-196 August 7, 2020 New Delhi “Tulsi and Pepper (kali mirch) key to the approach of tackling Covid & the advisories of Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India needs to be updated as more research takes place in this area”, says Prof (Dr.) R K Goyal, Vice Chancellor, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University (DPSRU). PHD Chamber, AYUSH Committee organized second series of the webinar on Ayurveda Rasayana-Immunomodulators in Restoring Holistic Health, Series- II. The eminent panellists were Professor (Dr.) R.K. Goyal, Vice Chancellor, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), Dr. Pradeep Dua, Scientist- ‘C’ Medical Equipment and Hospital Planning Department (MHD), Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Dr. Gopesh Mangal, Associate Professor, PG Dept. of Panchkarma National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur and Dr. Rakhi Mehra, Prof. & HOD, Shalya Tantra, Dr. Anar Singh Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital. Professor (Dr.) R.K. Goyal, Vice Chancellor, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU) thanked all the panellist for joining the today’s webinar on Ayurveda Rasayana-Immunomodulators and shared a presentation with everyone about the overall benefits from these Immunomodultors and how these could be useful in building up the immunity. He also explained the immense mechanism and significant role of Rasayana-Immunomodulators in Restoring Holistic Health. Dr. Goyal also talked about the Target immune cells and their significant roles and functions. Dr. Pradeep Dua, Scientist- ‘C’ Medical Equipment and Hospital Planning Department (MHD), Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) also shared a presentation about severe acute respiratory syndrome and common symptoms related to COVID-19. Dr. Dua also highlighted about the following guidelines issued by Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India to tackle the ongoing pandemic. He also explained about the classification of Rasayanas in Ayurveda and how Yoga plays an important role in improving body flexibility & relieves mental stress. Dr. Dua also talked about the concept of Immunity in Ayurveda and said how Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India has immensely worked on the AYUSH system and there is phenomenal growth in terms of AYUSH Practitioners, adding Govt. Hospitals, Ayurveda colleges and private manufacturing units. Dr. Rakhi Mehra, Prof. & HOD, Shalya Tantra, Dr. Anar Singh Ayurvedic Medical College & Hosptial thanked all the panellist and delegates for joining today’s webinar. Dr. Mehra told about the radiation exposure and AYUSH system of medicine. She talked about the natural remedies like ginger, Chyavanprashand and luke warm water and use of Indian herbs like haldi and other ingredients could be very beneficial in increasing the immmunity of an individual to fight against any disease. She also talked about one should follow a holistic approach and explained the role of Ayurveda Rasayana-Immunomodulators in enhancing immunity. Dr. Gopesh Mangal, Associate Professor, PG Dept. of Panchkarma National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur also shared a brief presentation about how to boost immunity with certain other factors. Dr. Mangal also explained the concept of Ritu Shodhan and how these could be useful in detoxification of Tissues and hep in preventing from various diseases. He also explained about the Panchkarma treatment as a part of Dincharya and shared the various benefits from the panchkarma treatment. Dr. Mangal explained the concept of Abhyanga and how this massage therapy slows down the Aging process and beneficial for the skin. He also shared the role and function of these Immunomodulators to help in increasing the overall immunity in the body. Mr. Pradeep Multani, Vice President, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in his presidential address welcomes all the eminent panellists and mentioned that the role of immunomodulators in modern medicine is yet to be fully appreciated or perceived as our understanding of immune system is changing at a rapid pace. He said that Immunomodulators are considered now as one of the most potent tools in the management of health and disease by modern medicine. The role of immunomodulators in modern medicine is yet to be fully appreciated or perceived as our understanding of immune system is changing at a rapid pace. Mr. Arvind Varchaswi Chair, AYUSH Committee, PHD Chamber in his industry remarks mentioned about how the entire AYUSH system has grown very rapidly during last few years. He also talked about the role of mental and physical health and how the AYUSH system of medicine played a very significant role in getting the recognition in the world. He also talked about the various new opportunities emerging towards the traditional system of medicine. Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General, PHD Chamber gave a vote of thanks by thanking all the Panellist and delegates for joining today’s webinar. He said the today’s webinar focuses on Ayurveda Rasayana-Immunomodulators and how these could be beneficial in developing Immunity. The session was moderated by Mr. Vivek Seigell, Principal Director, PHD Chamber. The webinar was sponsored by Multani Pharmaceuticals Ltd and was attended by more than 150 delegates. Ends Media Division PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry