Abstract

EVIDENCE-BASED STUDIES ON AYURVEDIC FORMULATIONS LIKE CHYAWANPRASH, ASHWAGANDHA, AND GUDUCHI FOR POST-VIRAL RECOVERY

Rohit L. Patil*, G. S. Vinay Mohan and Girish Dharmannavar

Abstract

Post-viral recovery often involves fatigue, weakness, and poor immunity, necessitating holistic care. Ayurvedic formulations like Chyawanprash, Ashwagandha, and Guduchi have been traditionally used for their rejuvenative, adaptogenic, and immunomodulatory properties. This study assessed the clinical efficacy of these formulations in improving post-viral symptoms in a single-arm observational trial. Ten patients (aged 25–55) recovering from viral illnesses were treated with Chyawanprash (10g twice daily), Ashwagandha powder (5g at bedtime), and Guduchi decoction (30ml twice daily) for four weeks.

Keywords: fatigue severity, appetite, muscle strength, sleep quality, and general well-being—were evaluated at baseline and after four weeks using validated scales. Significant improvements were observed across all parameters: fatigue severity reduced from a mean