Plants as Immunity Enhancers: A Review

It is an evident from ancient times that herbs and medicinal plants have the potential to cure a variety of diseases. Some plants boosts our immunity and make our immune system more powerful to fight againt various diseases. The medicinal effects shown by the plants are due to active principle compound present in them and they work in the same manner as the conventioal drugs. Indian herbs and medicinal plants show miraculous effects against wide variety of diseases and disorders in humansand can be better called as “elixers of life”. Currently, the interest is increasing with high pace in the use of active constituents of medicinal plants as modulator or enhancer of complex immune system. From the literature of various studies carried out in the research area , it is culminated that many of the chemicals in the form of alkaloids, flavanoids, anti-oxidants, tannins, terpenes, and glycoside products are responsible to empower the immunmodulator effect. Keeping in mind , the appreciating potential of active constituents of medicinal plants and their derived drugs, present review is an attemptto globally popularize the herbal plants with Immunomodulator Activity.

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Plants as Immunity Enhancers: A Review

Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology ◽

10.51201/jusst/21/07319 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 23 (07) ◽

pp. 1460-1474

Author(s):

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Payal Mittal ◽

Keyword(s):

Immune System ◽

Medicinal Plants ◽

Research Area ◽

Present Review ◽

Active Principle ◽

Active Constituents ◽

Herbal Plants ◽

Ancient Times

It is an evident from ancient times that herbs and medicinal plants have the potential to cure a variety of diseases. Some plants boosts our immunity and make our immune system more powerful to fight againt various diseases. The medicinal effects shown by the plants are due to active principle compound present in them and they work in the same manner as the conventioal drugs. Indian herbs and medicinal plants show miraculous effects against wide variety of diseases and disorders in humansand can be better called as “elixers of life”. Currently, the interest is increasing with high pace in the use of active constituents of medicinal plants as modulator or enhancer of complex immune system. From the literature of various studies carried out in the research area , it is culminated that many of the chemicals in the form of alkaloids, flavanoids, anti-oxidants, tannins, terpenes, and glycoside products are responsible to empowerb the immunmodulator effect. Keeping in mind , the appreciating potential of active constituents of medicinal plants and their derived drugs, present review is an attemptto globally popularize the herbal plants with Immunomodulator Activity.

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A Review on Medicinal Plants Withania somnifera and Nyctanthes arbortristis: Boosting of Immune System During SARS-CoV-2

Letters in Applied NanoBioScience ◽

10.33263/lianbs94.15381546 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 1538-1546

Keyword(s):

Immune System ◽

Medicinal Plants ◽

Withania Somnifera ◽

Cell Surface Receptor ◽

Human Beings ◽

The World ◽

Surface Receptor ◽

Herbal Plants ◽

Ancient Times ◽

Immune Booster

The worldwide epidemic of SARS-CoV-2 has created a panic situation in human beings. Covid-19 viruses spread infections into the specific human cells through cell-surface receptor ACE2 and start viral replication speedily inside the human body. The action of antibodies can reduce the entry of the virus into the cell by binding with the spike head and prevent to connect with ACE2 receptor. Many types of research are going to find the exact vaccine to control the spread of this virus. But still, now there is no vaccine and specific medicine invented still now, which is a big headache across the world. At this pandemic period, boosting of the immune system is the best way to fight against this virus. From ancient times, Ayurved is known as the best immune booster for animals and mammals. The herbal plants, such as Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L. And Withania somnifera has excellent immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, inhibition of oxidants, carcinopreventive properties with important chemicals like Withaferins, different alkaloids, steroids, amino acids. This review is based on a brief discussion of the pharmacological behaviors, active ingredients, and potential therapeutic applications of these medicinal plants.

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Hepatoprotective Activity of Some Medicinal Plants in Sudan

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1155/2019/2196315 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-16 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sumaia A. Ali ◽

Noha H. Sharief ◽

Yahya S. Mohamed

Keyword(s):

Animal Models ◽

Medicinal Plants ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Scientific Evidence ◽

Hepatoprotective Activity ◽

Active Principle ◽

Published Data ◽

Liver Disorders ◽

Herbal Plants ◽

Liver Markers

Background. Liver disorders are common in Sudan and elsewhere. These are traditionally treated by medicinal plants especially in rural areas where they are widely available. Methods. This review was based on scientific research in hepatoprotective plants performed in Sudan for the period between 2001 and 2016 AD. Data collection was done through scientific evidence of local and international published data, theses, and publications from some libraries in Sudanese universities. Internet was also used to collect published data in different international scientific journals. Results. In this study, 21 plants from different families were reviewed for the hepatoprotective activity in Sudan. These plants are widely used in traditional medicine for their availability and cheap prices. All of these plants have been scientifically investigated through experimental animal models which confirmed their hepatoprotective activities. This was evaluated by measuring several parameters including liver markers (AST, ALT, ALP, total protein, albumin, and bilirubin) and histopathological investigation. Nineteen (90.5%) of the herbal plants were found to possess significant hepatoprotective activity in animal models. Two (9.5%) of the plants were devoid of this activity. The action of these plants is largely attributed to their phytoconstituents such as flavonoids, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. Conclusion. Sudanese herbs may offer novel alternatives to treat liver disorders. Yet determination of the active principle responsible for hepatoprotection needs to be investigated. Further studies on these plants are necessary to establish the efficacy, safety, and exact mechanism of action as a moral alternative in the treatment of liver disorders.

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Protective Role of Herbal Drugs in Diabetic Neuropathy: An Updated Review

Journal of Pharmaceutical Technology Research and Management ◽

10.15415/jptrm.2018.61003 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 21-30

Author(s):

Eshita Sharma ◽

Tapan Behl ◽

Monika Sachdeva ◽

Rashita Makkar ◽

Sandeep Arora

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Neuropathic Pain ◽

Medicinal Plants ◽

Diabetic Neuropathy ◽

Review Paper ◽

Protective Role ◽

Herbal Drugs ◽

Herbal Plants ◽

Ancient Times

Medicinal plants play a beneficial role in health care and are commonly used in preventing and testing diseases and specific ailments. The advantage associated with herbals plants are numerous and cannot be ignored as they have less adherence issues and are accepted widely by the population due to greater belief in Ayurveda since ancient times. Neuropathic pain has immersed as a serious threat to patient that occurs by damaging the blood vessels leading to morbidity and mortality. The present review paper aims in providing an account of various herbal plants that could be employed in treatment of neuropathic pain.

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Potential Effects of Neem Plants (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) as Antidiabetic Potensi Tanaman Mimba (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) sebagai Antidiabetes

Journal of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.22146/jfps.1938 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 422-430

Author(s):

Putri Rachma Novitasari ◽

Baiq Maylinda Gemantari ◽

Syarifatul Mufidah ◽

Prita Anggraini Kartika Sari

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Medicinal Plants ◽

Azadirachta Indica ◽

Review Article ◽

The Body ◽

Herbal Extracts ◽

Alternative Medicines ◽

Herbal Plants ◽

Good Potential ◽

Ancient Times

Many people choose alternative medicines for Diabetes Mellitus (DM) disorders, such as herbal plants to suppress the occurrence of the disease widely. In general, DM occurs when the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin, or when the body can't effectively use the insulin which it produces. The use of medicinal plants to treat various diseases has shown minimal side effects. Indonesia is one of the countries that has used plants as traditional medicine since ancient times. In Indonesia, thousands of species of medicinal plants have been studied to address health problems. Among the medicinal plants that have been studied is the Neem plant (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) which has been shown to cure various diseases. This review article describes the potential of the Neem plant as an antidiabetic. The results of this literature review, in the form of Neem herbal extracts, have quite good potential as an antidiabetic because they contain several compounds such as meliacinolin, azachdirichtin, gliserid oil, acetyl oxyturanoe acid and other compounds that can also act as antidiabetic.

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NURTURING HAIR

10.20850/9781678052348 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Bhagyashali Karle

Keyword(s):

Medicinal Plants ◽

Present Review ◽

Indian Women ◽

Active Constituents ◽

Ancient Time ◽

Traditional Uses ◽

Area Of Interest ◽

Long Time ◽

Hair Care ◽

Indian Medicinal Plants

Hair is always remains intimate topic not only for women but also for men. Beautiful, healthy hair is intrinsic part of beauty and health. Even medicinal plants are always remains area of interest for the researchers. In these notion Indian medicinal plants, used for hair care has been given good results since ancient time. Hence Indian women are blessed with the healthy hair. In present review of the Indian medicinal plants, used for hair care since long time are listed. A book provides information for particular traditional uses of the plants for common hair problems as well as active constituents present in it. Original photographs of the plants also support to literature. This work may provide platform for further research in cosmeceutical studies.

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Review on Potential Herbal Remedies to Combat Covid-19

Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine ◽

10.31254/jahm.2021.7211 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 124-133

Author(s):

Jaydip Jikadara ◽

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Samresh Pal Roy ◽

Keyword(s):

Immune System ◽

Medicinal Plants ◽

Human Body ◽

Herbal Remedies ◽

Virus Structure ◽

Future Studies ◽

Beneficial Use ◽

Structure Information ◽

Herbal Plants

The present review focuses on the overview of the immune system regarding its protection of the human body against COVID-19 virus; illustrates the immunity boosting activity of herbal plants against SARS-CoV-2 infection. This work also provides information regarding virus structure information, immunopathogensis of virus with human body and role of Ayurveda in coronavirus disease. A number of herbal plants based active principles have been isolated and extracted with potential immunostimulant and immunosuppressant activity that can explain their beneficial use in traditional medicine and form the further research base for the future studies. The goal of this review is to foreground the immunity boosting activity of different herbal plants and its beneficial use in COVID-19 disease. Many plants and their phytochemicals, responsible for immunomodulation mechanism in SARS-CoV-2 infection have been explained. This review shall hopefully encourage researchers to undertake further work on herbal or medicinal plants with potential immunity boosting activity in COVID-19 disease.

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A Possible Role of Medicinal Plants in finding a Cure for Covid-19

Life and Science ◽

10.37185/lns.1.1.156 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (supplement) ◽

pp. 5

Author(s):

Asma Saleem Qazi ◽

Nosheen Akhtar ◽

Atif Ali Khan Khalil ◽

Muhammad Saad Ahmed ◽

Sara Mumtaz

Keyword(s):

Immune System ◽

Medicinal Plants ◽

Secondary Metabolites ◽

Antiviral Drug ◽

Pivotal Role ◽

Present Review ◽

Vaccine Therapy

Since the outbreak, COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) has affected more than 24 million people. COVID-19 pandemic appears to lack any effective antiviral drug or vaccine therapy. Previously, it has been reported that medicinal plants are effective against pneumonia caused by coronavirus (SARS-CoV). Secondary metabolites derived from medicinal plants also play pivotal role in strengthening the immune system as well as the killing of pathogens or viruses. The present review summarized the medicinal plants and their secondary metabolites that have antiviral potentials. Further studies are required to evaluate these medicinal plants and their secondary metabolites for possible treatment of COVID-19.

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Access of Village Housewife to Information Technology in Utilizing Family Medicinal Plants - A Case Study of Leuwigoong, Garut Regency, West Java)

KnE Social Sciences ◽

10.18502/kss.v2i4.883 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 170

Author(s):

Evi Novianti ◽

Rully Khairul Anwar ◽

Susi Perbawasari

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Medicinal Plants ◽

Health Problems ◽

West Java ◽

Rural Village ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

The Family ◽

Herbal Plants ◽

Ancient Times

This article examines howhousewives in a rural village of West Java use information technology to get information on medicinal plants. Medicinal plants are one of the resources that have existed since ancient times, used by our ancestors to overcome health problems by using various kinds of plants. Infamily life, the housewives have a position to be responsible with health problems of the family, preventively and curatively. One way is by utilizing family medicinal plants. Today, however, information about medicinal herbs is very rare. This paper argues that the knowledge should be developed and disseminated in the community, especially for the housewives. By using a descriptive research and a quantitative survey this study found out that the housewives have mainly accessed radio and television channels to get information on medicinal herbal plants, and not from the internet, because the latter is considered as expensive.

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