Case study: Ayurvedic approach as an adjuvant therapy in the management of COVID -19

The Corona Virus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic is unique and unprecedented in several aspects and has challenged health care systems. In spite of advanced modern medicine still there is no any sure treatment available which cures COVID-19 patient completely. Ayurveda has ability to cure the disease as well as ability to reduce its complication. Material and Method: A 54 years female, medium built patient was admitted in our hospital which is tested COVID-19 RT-PCR positive, having complaints of dry cough, dyspnea on exertion, fever, body ache, Headache on & off, generalized weakness. Treatment was given i.e. Ayurvedic as well as modern medicine. Results: Patient started improving from day 4th and at the end of 10th day there was a good improvement in all the symptoms. Discussion: We report this case to show that COVID-19 is a condition where focused Ayurvedic treatment, if given, may prevent the deterioration of the disease into a more critical condition. This is also an invaluable opportunity for demonstrating the efficacy of Ayurveda.