Analyzing the Use of Medicinal Herbs During the First Wave and Second Wave of COVID-19

Abstract

India has confronted the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, in the form of first wave and again in first half of 2021 in the form of second wave. To combat the persistent transmission of the coronavirus, Indian Government has started the vaccination in the country since January 2021. The immunity conferred by the vaccine can be more effective with sound immune health. In India, medicinal herbs are preferred dietary habits to enhance the immunity intrinsically. A web-based survey of herbal medicinal plants was carried out to identify the consumption trend of the medicinal herbs as an effective immune booster to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The selected herbs are ingredients of regular Indian cuisine and practiced under Ayurveda. The present study revealed that people are aware of selected medicinal herbs and consumed intentionally to boost their immunity. This type of study can be helpful in retaining the local people's knowledge on traditional medicine practices which has been vanishing.

Response Surface Optimization for Investigating Antioxidant Potential of Camellia Sinensis and Withania Somnifera in Synergistic Manner

“…C. sinensis has been linked with numerous health benefits like antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-atherosclerosis, anti-cancer, and an anti-aging moiety. Similarly, W. somnifera has also been reported for various therapeutic benefits like anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic, immunomodulatory, anti-atherosclerosis, antiaging and antiviral [ 4 , 5 ]. However, there is no data available on enhancing the antioxidant potential of C. sinensis and W. somnifera synergistically by using response surface methodology.…”

“…Similarly, Withania somnifera has also been reported for its medicinal properties, and in Ayurveda, it is known for its anti-aging, immunomodulatory, and rejuvenating properties [ 4 ]. Nowadays, W. somnifera has also reported its preventive effect in COVID-19 attributed to its antiviral and immunomodulatory activities [ 5 ].…”

Botanicals as Prospective Agents Against Sars-Cov-2 Virus

“…During epidemics, the consumption of immunostimulating nutraceuticals and dietary supplements is increased [43]. The public is aware of botanicals that elicit immune responses [44] and consume these agents regularly. Parbat et al published an ethnopharmacological review of traditional medicinal plants focusing on their role as immunostimulators and adaptogens [45].…”

“…Во время эпидемий увеличивается потребление иммуностимулирующих нутрицевтиков и пищевых добавок [43]. Общественность информирована о растительных препаратах, вызывающих иммунный ответ [44], и регулярно их принимает. Parbat AY et al (2021) опубликовали этнофармакологический обзор традиционных лекарственных растений с акцентом на их роль в качестве иммуностимуляторов и адаптогенов [45].…”