A surge in demand for common medicines for immunity booster

Nagpur: Doctors emphasize strong immunity as the primary protection against coronavirus. Those in the town are on a spree to buy famous immunity booster medicines, according to the advice. Be it shilajit and ashwagandha, gulveland amla in Ayurveda or fancy nutrition supplements available in modern medicine—medical stores are receiving increased demand for such immunity boosters.

“People want to stay fit and to improve their immunity. Many ask for rising immunity boosters such as chyawanprash. Others ask for mahasudarshan kadha, gilol vati, and other medicines of this kind, “Sudarshan Sharma, owner of an Ayurvedic medicine shop said.

Senior citizens with weak immune systems are the most vulnerable to Covid-19, indicating deaths worldwide due to the infection. The majority of senior citizens in India favor ayurvedic treatments to improve their body systems.

“Shatavari kalp, balapushti powder, and almond powder are highly in demand,” said Ambarish Ghatate, an Ayurvedic herbal grower and supplier of ayurvedic medicines. “The Panchakarma is in demand, too. It means toxins are vomiting out of the body and it’s having enough power to deal with infections, “he said.

Homeopathic medication based on the genus disease concept is being marketed and is being requested by many at homeopathic medicine stores. “The immuno-booster homeopathy is in great demand. Many practitioners give it at their clinics for free, “said Satish Awate, the city’s medicine shop owner.

“Homeopathic medicines help develop immunity, but that doesn’t mean you’re free of coronavirus. We must obey the prohibitions, social distancing and all the rules and regulations set by the government to keep us safe from the virus, ”said Dr. Manish Patil, president of Orange City Homeopaths Association (OCHA).

As vitamin C is regarded as a great immunity booster, demand for oranges, almonds, and lemons has also gone up. “Organic oranges grown at our farm are comparatively costlier and we don’t get many local buyers. But this year, three consignments were sold easily in the on-demand local market, ”said Madhavi Deshpande who owns an organic farm.

Dietitians said that eating whole fruits instead of having juice may be helpful in building immunity.

What doctors suggest 

•  There’s nothing wrong with taking immunity boosters
•  But pure medicines won’t do the magic
•  Maintaining health with regular exercise, diet restrictions, a healthy lifestyle is   important
•  Sudden weather shift, thundershowers can cause flu-like symptoms
•  Keeping yourself well-hydrated is also an effective way of strengthening the immune   system
•  B-vitamins, zinc and high dose of vitamin C may also prove beneficial