Ayurvedic science has been speaking of immunity long before it became a topic of conversation in every household due to the COVID-19 outbreak. What we must understand is that maintaining immunity is a lifelong process of providing care and attention to your body. Ayurveda has a plethora of herbs that perform numerous functions like enhancing sexual desire, keeping stress at bay and improving overall well-being. To go through a detailed Ayurvedic ingredient guide with scientifically proven health benefits, please click on the Ayurveda section of the website. Below is a list of Ayurvedic herbs that are best used to increase immunity:

Giloy: Recently, the Indian Ministry of AYUSH, Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy, cleared 3 ancient herbs for clinical trials to be conducted in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Giloy is one of them. It is known to considerably increase immunity levels and manage chronic fever.

Neem: Functioning as a popular immunomodulator, Neem supports the immune system’s function to self regulate. It is also jam packed with more than 70 variant terpenoids.

Ashwagandha: Studies performed in the past have shown that consuming Ashwagandha with whole cow’s milk can effectively increase the white blood cell count in one’s body. This is a clear indicator of his herb providing excellent immunity, if administered correctly.

Amla: Popularly known for hair benefits, Amla also helps build immunity due to its antimicrobial properties. A well known adaptogen, it has multiple benefits such as maintaining a healthy Body Mass Index, alleviating oxidative stress and providing relief against coughs and colds due to its rich content in Vitamin C. Hope this is helpful. Take care and stay safe.