MIRACULOUS AYURVEDIC MEDICINE FOR COVID-19: A REVIEW

Authors

  • Malathi Varma Sibyala St.Francis College for Women
  • Roopshree Banchode
  • Chitla Nishitha Reddy
  • Joshnavi Petla
  • Manpreet Kaur

Abstract

COVID-19 has shaken the global population like never before with rapidly increasing, uncontrollable death rates. There seems to be no discrimination to age, sex, morbidity, economic status for the SARS- CoV2. Amidst grave situations during the brutal second wave, the only effective miracle medicine that came into the picture is the Herbal formulation preparation in Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, which has shown positive results in people affected with the disease. The aim of this mini-review paper is: 1) To promote usage of herbal medicine in the treatment of Corona.2) To highlight the medicinal potentials of all anti-viral components used in the Herbal formulation. 3) Briefly discuss the mechanism of anti-viral activity of the ingredients used in formulation.

Understanding the gravity of the absence of specific medicine for treating corona, we propose using Herbal formulations in the treatment of Corona. The formulation is cheap and very influential on the people within seconds of administration. Different formulations are administered based on the stage of infection. Though the clinical support and statistics are still unavailable, the slightest improvement in this attempt to cease the pandemic is exceptionally vital. Ayurveda is an ancient medicine system with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. In the current situation, a large number of corona patients are suffering on a ventilator, having limited number of beds & oxygen cylinders. With scarcity of potential options to adopt, Ayurveda is emerging as a promising solution. The health care policymakers must consider incorporating Ayurveda to control the COVID-19 pandemic.

KEYWORDS: Covid-19, Herbal formulations, Ayurveda, Nellore medicine, Antiviral, Mechanism of Action

Author Biography

  • Malathi Varma Sibyala, St.Francis College for Women

    Department of Biochemistry

    Assistant Professor

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2021-10-29