A Randomized, Open Labeled Clinical Survey To Evaluate The Anti-Viral, Anti-Inflammatory and Immune Modulator Role of Polyherbal Combinations in Viral Infections of Respiratory Tract

Cough is the common reflex produced for upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), however, a cough can also be a symptom of other hidden conditions like asthma or other lung diseases. The immune modulation with Ayurvedic formulations as possible therapeutic measures is the need of time. Ancient Indian medicinal system of Ayurveda has a wide scope for treating many diseases by the theory of Rasayana. Rasayana in other terms are called as preparations from plant or herbal sources which have immunomodulatory properties. As this is a Pilot study each participant is supplied with the Swaswin D Vyro (Virofight) 625 mg two tablets twice a day, Swaswin Asthaloc 600 mg two tablets twice a day, Syrup Swaswin Kaphano 5 ml twice a day after food with lukewarm water at each visit.The results were assessed with a scale developed by Ayushakti Ayurveda Pvt Ltd. The scale is general, and self-administered. It consists of seven symptoms in the respiratory tract. Individual scale symptom responses are assigned a score between 0 (none) to 10 (Extreme). Total assessment of the result was done on the basis of relief from symptoms of the disease.This combination is helpful for viral infection of healthy individuals as well as in asthma-like chronic conditions of the respiratory tract, including patients with comorbid conditions. This combination acts as an antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, immune modulatory and antitussive.