The Use of Medicinal Herbs in Aquaculture Industry: A Review

Effect of Dietary Tinospora cordifolia Supplementation on Growth Performance and Hemato-Biochemical Parameters of the Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)

“…This might be related to the polyphenol chemicals in T. cordifolia functioning as natural antioxidants, possibly preventing hemolysis by free radicals and prolonging the lifespan of RBCs. In line with our findings, the use of mango (Mangifera indica), guava (Psidium guajava), and noni leaves (Morinda citrifolia) in common carp diets increased survival rate and improved the hematological parameters (Effendi et al, 2023). The present study revealed that, the increased biochemical parameters in the fingerlings administered diets enriched with T. cordifolia increases in total serum protein, albumin, and globulin in fish species may be associated with an active innate immune response (Yang et al, 2015).…”

Effect of Oreganum (Origanum vulgare L.) essential oil on some immune parameters of the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

“…Their potency is mediated by the presence of bioactive molecules including alkaloids, terpenoids, saponins, and flavonoids, which have a great role in modulating immune and physiological responses, as well as promoting optimum health and a microbial community in the gastrointestinal tract of fish (Caipang, 2020). Effendi et al (2022) stated that some plants have the potential to improve fish immunity, enhance the antimicrobial activity in fish bodies, and could replace the role of antibiotics in fish health management. Gupta et al (2021) reported that the application of medicinal plants and essential oils was reported to improve the immunological parameters in many fishes, including lysozyme, phagocytic, and respiratory burst, as well as complement activities, peroxidase, and anti-protease activities.…”