COVID-19 Medicinal Plant Biocell 2023 Paper

Abstract

Indian medicinal plants are referred as "nectar of life" owing to its phytochemicals and bioactive complexes that are beneficial in treating diseases. COVID-19 is a global health issue without any proper medication. For controlling the precise signs of SARS-CoV-2, the indigenous plants of India can be exploited. The Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) has advised routine usage of medicinal plants for COVID-19. Medicinal plants like Zingiber officinalis, Azadirachta indica, Ocimum sanctum, Nigella sativa, Withania somnifera, Curcuma longa, Piper nigrum, Allium sativum, Tinospora cordifolia etc. have immunity-boosting, antiviral, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory actions that can suppresses and treat symptoms of COVID-19. In vitro, in vivo as well as in silico validation these phytochemicals can help us to fix COVID-19 disease. This integration of traditional knowledge in prophylaxis of corona infection and current skills validating it for development precise and powerful therapeutic approaches will more efficiently resolve different clinical aspects of COVID-19. The review focuses on both traditional and emergent methods to prevent and treat COVID-19 with various Indian medicinal plants along with their phytochemicals.