Abstract

ASHWAGANDA: PREVENTIVE AND THERAPEUTIC POTENTIALS IN COVID-19

Prabhu Nath Das*

Abstract

Ayurveda is a 5000-year-old Science of health care and herbal treatment. Ayurveda is highly effective in common and complicated ailments, assures long term relief and has no side effects. Ayurveda is now backed by modern scientific research and technologies and provides its gentle healing touch to millions around the world. Ashwagandha [Withania somnifera] has demonstrated its potency as an antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunomodulatory compound, it promises to be an efficient, natural, affordable therapeutic agent. More research and clinical trials are required to use this compound successfully in Covid-19.

Keywords: Ayurveda, antibacterial, antiviral, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory,