Harnessing Air Vaidya Herbal Dhoopa Fumes for COVID-19: A Compositional Analysis and Therapeutic Potential
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Introduction: The rapid and global spread of COVID-19 has highlighted the limitations of existing vaccines and
treatments, underscoring the urgent need for safe, effective, and complementary preventive strategies. Ayurvedic
medicine, with its time-tested traditional methodologies and herbal formulations, offers promising solutions.
Aim: To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of the Air Vaidya Herbal Dhoopa (AVHD) stick, a traditional herbal
fumigation formulation, against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Objectives:
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Air Vaidya Herbal Dhoopa (AVHD) in vivo and to analyze its structural
and elemental composition using advanced imaging techniques, including transmission electron microscopy and
scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy. Conclusion: The compositional and structural
analysis revealed key bioactive components that support the antiviral potential of the formulation. The findings
suggest that AVHD sticks could serve as a viable and integrative preventive approach in the management of SARSCoV-2 infections, aligning with the principles of Ayurveda to enhance community health and resilience.
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