Phytochemicals used in the treatment of COVID-19 Infection – Biological Times

Phytochemicals used in the treatment of COVID-19 Infection

Publication Date : 10-05-2023


Author(s) :

Tasawar Iqbal, Dr. Sidra Altaf *, Muhammad Saleem.


Volume/Issue :
Volume 2
,
Issue 4
(05 - 2023)



Abstract :

The viral illness known as coronavirus is transmissible from person to person. Numerous distinct varieties exist some of which have the propensity to induce pathogenic manifestations. The emergence of a novel coronavirus in 2019 led to a global outbreak of respiratory illnesses. Traditional medicine utilizes botanicals which are derived from various plants containing bioactive compounds. These compounds are known to possess antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties that can effectively combat coronaviruses. These biological activities have been designed to demonstrate their potential in modulating the immune response while simultaneously mitigating viral infections. The present study highlights the dual antiviral properties inherent in naturally occurring plant species that have been employed in the management of diverse viral ailments


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