An academic trial to study the prophylactic activity of Vishasura Kudineer(VSK)in healthcare workers exposed/non-exposed to COVID-19 patients

INTERVENTION: Intervention1: VSK decoction: 60 mL b.i.d for 1 month Intervention2: Vishasura Kudineer (VSK), a Siddha Formulation: The herbs used in VSK ‐ 1.Azadirachta indica; 2. Indigofera tinctorial; 3. Zingiber officinale; 4. Hemidesmus indicus; 5. Aristolochia bracteolate; 6. Vetiveria zizanioides; 7. Glycyrrhiza glabra; 8. Elettaria cardamomum; 9. Santalum album Control Intervention1: Not Applicable: Not Applicable CONDITION: PRIMARY OUTCOME: Chemical composition of VSK is expected to function as exogenous antioxidant and ; reduce the reactive oxygen species and enhance the endogenous antioxidants of the body; ; further it could prevent the cytokine storm and boost the immunity of the health care ; workers and thereby prevent the morbidity and mortality.Timepoint: one Month SECONDARY OUTCOME: The herbs in the VSK could reduce the stress and could elevate better psychological state ; in the health care workers.Timepoint: one month INCLUSION CRITERIA: Based on their personal and medical history; as well post clinical examination that includes biochemical, hematological and urinary parameters and also vital parameters such as ‐ BP (100 â?? 139 mmHg systolic and 60â??89 mmHg diastolic); pulse rate in the range of 60â??100/min. Body temperature between 97.8 Ì? F and 99.0 Ì? F. Respiratory rate should be within the range of 14‐18/min; will be included in this study. These volunteers should also be non‐tobacco smoking or smokes <5 cigarettes/day and willing to give informed consent and comply with study requirements will be recruited.