Traditional plants utilized for the viral disease treatment

Abstract

Ethnobotanical research is a well-established field of science that attracts a lot of interest in medicine. Plants are responsible for over 80% of folk remedies used in primary care worldwide. Traditional and herbal medicine knowledge is essential in scientific research, especially when the literature and survey data are not adequately examined. Viral diseases affect millions of individuals worldwide, and they have a significant impact on human health and socioeconomic growth. Many infectious and non-infectious illnesses have long been treated with medicinal plants. The value of medicinal plants has risen in recent centuries. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) alone affects almost 40 million people. Coronavirus disease is now the most common viral illness globally, affecting an estimated 176 million people worldwide (COVID-19). A wide range of plant species was found to be effective in treating viral diseases. This review summarizes viral illness, disease outbreaks, and medicinal plants and herbs with antiviral properties useful in drug development programmes.

Mentha suaveolens Leaves Extract‐Mediated Synthesis of CoO@TiO2 and Fe2O3@TiO2 Core/Shell Nanoparticles with Synergistic Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities

“…[35,36] In addition to the aforementioned biological activities, M. suaveolens has also been shown to possess a range of other pharmacological properties, including analgesic (pain-relieving), antispasmodic (muscle relaxant), antipyretic (fever-reducing), digestive stimulant, and expectorant (mucus-clearing) activities. [37] The phytochemical components of M. suaveolens are responsible for its diverse biological activities. These components can be broadly classified into the following groups: essential oils, particularly menthol, menthone, and piperitone.…”