Efficacy of Ayurveda and Yoga in the management of SARS-CoV-2: Two case reports

Abstract

The current worldwide coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a huge threat to public health. It includes a spectrum of clinical severity extended from asymptomatic to critical pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and even death. Recent evidences have suggested that inflammatory responses play a critical role in the progression of COVID-19. Inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein, lactate dehydrogenase, D-DIMER have been reported to be significantly associated with the high risks of the development of severe COVID-19. In this context, two cases diagnosed with COVID-19 were managed through Ayurvedic intervention is presented here. The patients of moderate COVID-19 were recovered from the symptoms with the personalized holistic treatment approaches.