Abstract

AN OBSERVATIONAL CLINICAL STUDY EVALUATING THE RASAYANA EFFECT OF CHYAWANPRASH IN POST-VIRAL FATIGUE SYNDROME WITH EMPHASIS ON POST-COVID-19 RECOVERY

*Dr. Shwetambari Deshmane

Abstract

Post-viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS), particularly after COVID-19 infection, has emerged as a significant public health concern. Persistent fatigue, cognitive impairment, and sleep disturbances often continue even after viral clearance, impairing quality of life. This observational clinical study evaluates the Rasayana (rejuvenative) effect of Chyawanprash, a classical Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation, in patients with PVFS. A total of 20 patients were enrolled and divided into two groups: Group A received Chyawanprash (12 g twice daily with milk) for 30 days, while Group B served as the control group without any Rasayana intervention. Assessments were made based on fatigue severity, sleep quality, cognition, appetite, and mood. The results indicate significant improvement in Group A across all parameters compared to Group B, suggesting Chyawanprash may serve as a valuable Rasayana in post-viral recovery, particularly in the post-COVID-19 context.

Keywords: Chyawanprash, Rasayana, Post-viral fatigue syndrome, post-COVID-19 fatigue, Ayurveda, Rejuvenation, Immunity.