Efficacy and Safety of Guduchi Ghan Vati for Covid-19 Asymptomatic Patients

A Retrospective Study on Efficacy and Safety of Guduchi Ghan Vati for Covid-19 Asymptomatic Patients

Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has been declared global emergency with immediate safety, preventative and curative measures to control the spread of virus. Confirmed cases are treated with clinical management as they are diagnosed but so far, there is no effective treatment or vaccine yet for Covid-19.

With recommended guidelines of AYUSH Ministry, India, the use of Ayurveda for Covid-19 has increased; however, its efficacy and safety in Covid-19 confirmed patients remain unclear.

Present study examined the efficacy and safety of one of the recommended Ayurveda drug (Guduchi Ghan Vati) compared with standard care for patients with asymptomatic Covid-19 patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age over 18
• A person diagnosed with COVID-19
• Asymptomatic at the time of admission

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients over 75 years
• Taking antibiotics or antiretroviral for any reason
• Mild to Moderate symptoms at the time of hospital admission