Ayurvedic Formulations for the Treatment of Covid -19

Abstract

Background and objective: To recognize natural phytochemicals from medicinal plants, in order to reutilize them against COVID-19 by the virtue of molecular dynamics (MD) simulation study and molecular docking study COVID-19 is a transmissible disease that is initiated and propagated through a new virus strain SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2). Since 31st December 2019 in Wuhan city of China and the infection has outspread globally infecting many countries. Methods: Molecular dynamics MD simulation interaction analysis, Salt bridge analysis, Flexibility analysis, Ace-2- rbd complex electrostatic component of binding energy calculation method. Results: Molecular docking studies has shown to be having two inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2 Mpro (Main protease), from Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) (Withanoside V [10.32 kcal/mol] and Somniferine [9.62 kcal/mol]). Inconsolably, SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with pre-existing disease conditions (e.g., hypertension and diabetes) can cause severe complications and, as a result, mortality. Conclusion: Hence from the present study it could be suggested that, the active phytochemicals from medicinal plants could potentially inhibit Mpro of SARS-CoV-2 and further equip the management strategy against COVID-19-a global contagion. Active phytoconstituents of Ayurvedic medicinal plants Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) predicted to significantly hinder main protease (Mpro or 3Clpro) of SARS-CoV-2.Through molecular docking and molecular dynamic simulation study, Withanoside V, Somniferine were observed to impede the activity of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro.