The Ayush Ministry has collaborated with the UK’s London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) to conduct a study on _________ for promoting recovery from COVID-19.

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: C. Ashwagandha

The Ministry of AYUSH collaborated with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) to conduct a clinical study on Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) for promoting recovery from COVID-19.Ashwagandha, commonly known as Indian winter cherry, is a traditional herb in Ayurvedic medicine, reputed for boosting energy, reducing stress, and strengthening the immune system. ​

• Study Design:A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 2,000 participants diagnosed with long COVID in the UK. ​
• Duration:Participants receive 500 mg Ashwagandha tablets twice daily for three months.​
• Objective:To evaluate Ashwagandha's efficacy in improving functional status, quality of life, and alleviating long COVID symptoms.​
• Significance:This is the first instance where the Ministry of AYUSH has collaborated with a foreign institution to investigate Ashwagandha's efficacy on COVID-19 patients. ​

• Gotu Kola (Incorrect):Known as Centella asiatica, used in traditional medicine for wound healing and cognitive enhancement, but not studied for COVID-19 recovery.​
• Boswellia (Incorrect):Also called Indian frankincense, used for its anti-inflammatory properties, but not linked to COVID-19 recovery studies.​
• Brahmi (Incorrect):Known as Bacopa monnieri, traditionally used to enhance memory and cognitive function, but not associated with COVID-19 recovery research.