Treating COVID-19 with Medicinal Plants: Is It Even Conceivable? A Comprehensive Review

Viruses, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(3), P. 320 - 320

Published: Feb. 20, 2024

In 2020, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) challenged the world with a global outbreak that led to millions of deaths worldwide. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is symptomatic manifestation this virus, which can range from flu-like symptoms utter clinical complications and even death. Since there was no clear medicine could tackle infection or lower its minimal adverse effects on patients’ health, health organization (WHO) developed awareness programs rate limit fast spread virus. Although vaccines have been as preventative tools, people still prefer going back traditional herbal medicine, provides remarkable benefits either prevent viral progression through different mechanistic pathways relatively insignificant side effects. This comprehensive review scientific evidence elucidating effect 10 plants against SARS-CoV-2, paving way for further studies reconsider plant-based extracts, rich in bioactive compounds, into more advanced assessments order identify their impact patients suffering COVID-19.

Language: Английский

A current review on the development of antimicrobial drugs from bioactive phytocompounds using artificial intelligence

MGM Journal of Medical Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 155 - 165

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted drug discovery and development, playing a pivotal role in the creation of potent affordable antimicrobial drugs. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored urgent need for new, effective formulations to combat continuously evolving microbial threats. Plant-based formulations, known their long history effectiveness against various infections, including antimicrobial-resistant strains, have proven value centuries. Unlike conventional synthetic drugs, phytoconstituent-based generally fewer side effects reduced cytotoxicity when used appropriate doses. application AI development drugs derived from bioactive phytocompounds derivatives is vital addressing challenges posed by rapidly pathogens. tools provide more efficient comprehensive approach exploring vast array medicinal plant compounds, allowing identification those with highest potential. This review focuses on developing bacterial, viral, fungal, other It also discusses how can revolutionize expedite process accelerating potential phytocompounds, offering faster alternative traditional methods.

Language: Английский

Alliaceae-Derived Supplementation Improves the Severity of COVID-19 Symptoms among Elderly Nursing Home Residents

Foods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(17), P. 2718 - 2718

Published: Aug. 27, 2024

This study investigates the effect of daily consumption a concentrated garlic and onion extract on COVID-19 symptoms among elderly nursing home residents. Volunteers consumed capsule powder rich in organosulfur compounds over 36 weeks during lunch. The incidence severity between treatment control groups were compared, along with monitoring safety consumption, other diseases, medicine usage. group showed significant reduction both number compared to group, no adverse effects observed. No symptom duration was detected. provides preliminary evidence that may aid older adults. These findings suggest potential public health benefits, emphasizing need for further research explore immunomodulatory properties these natural compounds.

Language: Английский