'Ayurveda can effectively counter Swine flu'

Urging people not to panic, His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living said in a press release, "India has a wealth of knowledge from Ayurveda to counter swine flu".

Elaborating on this, Dr. Manikantan and Dr. Nisha Manikantan, senior ayurvedic doctors at the Sri Sri Ayurveda Centre said, "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. Alternatively and additionally, Ginger and Turmeric (Haldi) powder mixed with either lime juice or honey can also be taken twice a day."

"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 steriliser", the doctors added.

Sri Sri also said, "In addition, our mind also plays an important role in our immunity.

Dr. Manikantan and Dr. Nisha Manikantan from Sri Sri Ayurveda can be contacted on: [email protected]