Abstract

According to the WHO, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), no medications/vaccines are proven to be fully effective for the treatment/prevention of SARS-CoV-2. All are aware that the virus is acting through the respiratory system due to lowered immunity of the body and have a devastating effect on the mental health of populations worldwide. There are very remote chances of developing a drug in a short span of time, along with tested safety and efficacy. Hence there is a need to find out some home remedies accessible to all. Here authors propose a food supplement Chaywanprash (ChyPra), which has been used by populations worldwidfor ages without any established side effects. It also contains quinine in minute quantities and a number of proven antiviral active components for SARS CoV. In addition, this formula is recommended in Ayurveda for the maintenance of mental health and rejuvenation.

Keywords: Chaywanprash, COVID-19, quinine, virus, SARS-CoV-2, food supplement