Phytotherapy in Total Treatment-and-Prophylactic Actions of Health Care and Training in Russia

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“…These biologically active molecules may be products of the primary or secondary metabolism of plants whose pharmacological activity is achieved or maximized under certain laboratory conditions [ 34 , 35 ]. In this context, phytotherapeutic compounds have attracted the interest of the scientific community and the pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetic industries, enabling regenerative processes that are fundamental for both the maintenance and prolongation of the life of humans [ 36 ].…”

“…Currently, synthetic antiviral drugs and methods, including nucleic acid protein inhibitors, neuraminidase inhibitors, ion channel blockers, and siRNA techniques, have some limitations in their use, including the emergence of resistant strains, high therapeutic costs, and harmful side effects of medications [ 53 ]. In contrast to all these treatments, phytotherapeutics have low cytotoxicity and cost and multidirectional effects because they act not only as antiviral agents but also exhibit an excellent ability to stimulate the immune system to combat viral infections [ 36 ]. The classically defined antiviral mechanisms of medicinal plants are related to the inhibition of viral replication, blocking the attachment or entry of the virus into host cells, and the inactivation of the virus, which prevents viral infection.…”