Status of evidence on efficacy and safety of Indian traditional medicine (Ayush) for COVID-19: a qualitative review and evidence map synthesis
While there is significant data on Ayush and COVID-19, current studies vary too widely to be definitive. Future research must prioritize rigorous scientific standards if these systems are to be effectively integrated into public health responses.
Authors
- H S Mythri
- Manohar Gundeti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7017-3191)
- Aparna Dileep (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1137-2107)
- Malik Itrat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5244-6643)
- E. G. Wilson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5878-3085)
- Mohd Aleemuddin Quamri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2695-2582)
- Deepti Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0173-4220)
- Azeem Ahmad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1866-0050)
- Galib R
- Meena R
- Shifa Shetty P
- Anjana C. S
- Karthik K. P
- Ghazala Javed
- Athul T. P
- Pooja Yadav
Institutions
- National Institute of Ayurveda (IN)
- Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Science (IN)
- Ministry of AYUSH (IN)
- Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (IN)
- Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (IN)
- Central Council for Research in Siddha (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Systematic Reviews
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-026-03069-1
- Primary Topic
- Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00