Management of COVID-19 by Ayurveda protocol - A Case Series

  • Dr. Hitesh Jani Ex. Principle, Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, INDIA.
  • Dr. Darshna Pandya Assistant Professor, Dept. of Roga Nidana, IPGT & RA, Gujarat Ayurveda University, INDIA.
  • Dr. Karishma Narwai BAMS, Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, INDIA.
Keywords: COVID-19, Sannipataj Jwara, Ayurvedic Management, Pancha Gavya

Abstract

COVID-19 is an infectious disease and has become pandemic since early 2020. Researches are ongoing for vaccine of the disease. World Health Organization is working with research institutions to select traditional medicine products that can be investigated for clinical efficacy and safety from the disease. Aim: To evaluate efficacy of Ayurvedic line of management in COVID-19 patients. Material and Methods: 15 patients with RT PCR positive for corona virus positive and having mild to moderate symptoms of the disease and willing to participate in the study were recruited for the trial. Registered patients were given Sanjeevani Vati 250 mg thrice a day after meal with honey, Gojihvadi Kwatha 20 ml twice on empty stomach and Panchagavya Granules 10 gm with 100 ml of milk after breakfast and dinner were given till disappearance of all the symptoms of COVID-19. If patient does not respond to the medication were allowed to leave the treatment in between. Result: out of 15 patients 14 were successfully treated with Ayurvedic management and remained asymptomatic latest on 12th day of medication. Average time was taken to normalize the temperature 4.22 (+2.41) days, dry cough 9.83rd days (+2.15) and body ache took maximum time to disappear i.e. 10.66th (+0.25) day. Conclusion: Ayurvedic formulations along with Panchgavya can successfully be implemented in mild to moderate cases of COVID 19.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v5i05.1107
Published: 2020-10-31
How to Cite
Dr. Hitesh Jani, Dr. Darshna Pandya, & Dr. Karishma Narwai. (2020). Management of COVID-19 by Ayurveda protocol - A Case Series. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 5(05), 572-576. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i05.1107
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Case Report