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Can Ashwagandha help in fighting coronavirus?
Can Ashwagandha help in fighting coronavirus?
Withania somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry, or winter cherry, is a plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Several other species in the genus Withania are morphologically similar. This species is a short, tender perennial shrub growing 35–75 cm tall. Tomentose branches extend radially from a central stem. Leaves are dull green, elliptic, usually up to 10–12 cm long. The flowers are small, green, and bell-shaped. Commonly used as a medicinal herb in Ayurvedic medicine, it is a very potent cure for most of the illnesses if taking in the right doses.
New research finds anti-viral properties in Ashwagandha, a combined study from IIT Delhi's DAILAB, and Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) made the discovery that ashwagandha can be used for the development of the treatment of COVID-19 and a vaccine.
Researchers used the properties of Ashwagandha to target some of the main illness causing enzymes in the body and split proteins, Mpro (Main protease) which help in replication and spread. It was observed that one of the compounds present in ashwagandha, called, Withanone (Wi-N) and another natural medicine, New Zealand Propolis are quite effective and useful in blocking and weakening the structure of Mpro. Hence, if used in the production of a COVID-19 vaccine, in the right quantity and dosage, ashwagandha can be helpful in dealing and might even be stopping the spread of coronavirus.
As many scientists around the world race against time to find the treatment and vaccine for the coronavirus, researchers from IIT-Delhi and Japan's AIST make an interesting discovery about the ayurvedic herb, Ashwagandha.
What is Ashwagandha ?
Withania somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry, or winter cherry, is a plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Several other species in the genus Withania are morphologically similar. This species is a short, tender perennial shrub growing 35–75 cm tall. Tomentose branches extend radially from a central stem. Leaves are dull green, elliptic, usually up to 10–12 cm long. The flowers are small, green, and bell-shaped. Commonly used as a medicinal herb in Ayurvedic medicine, it is a very potent cure for most of the illnesses if taking in the right doses.
New research finds anti-viral properties in Ashwagandha:
Clinical Trials to test the safety of the herb:
Recently, the Ministry of AYUSH and CSIR announced that they will be beginning a trial for ayurvedic herbs such as Ashwagandha, Guduchi, Yasthimadhu, Peepli, and a few Homeopathic and Allopathic medicines. This is aimed at studying the use of Ayurvedic herbs as a preventive treatment to front line workers and infected patients in a large study which is to start soon. this will be tested on approximately 50,000 people.
Results of the Clinical Trial:
When will it be available widely on the market ?
(Disclaimer)
As per now, there is no certified ayurvedic medicine available on the market, before taking any medicine which proves to be effective in curing COVID - 19 please research whether is it certified or not. Many of the medicines are still in their testing phases. This is not to be taken as professional advice, before taking diagnostics, please consult a certified professional.
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ReplyDeleteI take ashwagandha on a regular basis it has helped me alot I would recommend all of you to also take it you will get these small packets in which ashwagandha and all other herbs are mixed
This is a good blog
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