In an enlightening YouTube video, Dr. Ravi Shankar Polysetti, a distinguished heart surgeon and Ayurvedic practitioner, shared profound insights into the role of Ayurveda in handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Having previously operated Ayurvedic centers globally, Dr. Ravi Shankar now spearheads the Sai Swara Panakya Ayurvedic center in India.

Dr. Ravi Shankar passionately expresses his belief that Ayurveda could have played a more significant role in combating COVID-19. He highlights how Ayurvedic texts already provide classifications of various microbes and offer guidelines on managing them, utilizing probiotics, antiseptics, and antimicrobials. The video explores the challenges faced by Ayurveda in gaining widespread acceptance, despite successful techniques in diagnosing and treating COVID-19 cases with low oxygen levels. Dr. Ravi Shankar emphasizes the lack of data on the effectiveness of various formulations and treatments developed by scientists and rishis in India. The conversation touches upon the core principles of Ayurveda, including balancing doshas (vata, pitta, kapha) to achieve self-healing. Dr. Ravi Shankar emphasizes the importance of accurately identifying dosha imbalances for effective treatment. The discussion extends to concerns about the organization of vaccination programs, post-market surveillance, and reports of adverse events.

The video concludes with a call for collaboration between Ayurvedic and allopathic doctors for more effective solutions. Dr. Ravi Shankar stresses the need for a collective apology from the medical and political communities for the mishandling of the pandemic. . The speaker expresses gratitude for the opportunity, assures a scientific approach to the topic, and hints at future conversations and innovative endeavors.