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Conclusion

To live a long healthy life, it is necessary that we do not fall ill and not get infected by

various diseases. Strong immune system keeps away such infections and helps to

fight against such disorders. In the present times, the whole of the world is under the

grip of COVID-19 pandemic spreading at a fast rate. It seems that this situation is not

going to be diluted in near future and will prevail for a longer time till the invention

of an effective vaccine or drug. We have to learn how to live with the virus by

adopting preventive measures. The right way of lifestyle, adoption of idle food

habits as per Ritucharya, practicing Yoga, and use of selected herbal preparations

as described in Ayurveda may help to build a strong immunity system to fight

against the disease.

Acknowledgments I, deeply convey my thanks to Dr. Pankaj Palsra, M.D., Dravyaguna, P.I.,

Centre of Excellence in Dravyaguna and Medicinal Plants (COEDG&MP), and Research Institute

in Indian Systems of Medicines (RIISM), Joginder Nagar, Dist. Mandi, HP, for the inputs provided

of Ayurveda-related contents of the article. I also convey my sincere thanks to Smt. Swati Walia,

Botanist, COEDG&MP, Joginder Nagar, for assisting in the typing of the write-up.

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