Herbal Immune-Booster for COVID-19

Medicinal plants always play a vital role by enhancing immunity and protecting us against different infections caused by microorganisms like fungi, bacteria, and viruses. The complex immune protection mechanism produces limitless cells or chemicals to control the spectrum of infectious agents and diseases caused by them. Medicinal plants contain different immunomodulatory constituents that amplify or inhibit the components present in the immune system. In India, people have used numerous medicinal plants and plant products since ancient times to boost the immune system and maintain its normal functioning capacity. Traditional herbaceuticals can boost body defense and improvise our health to survive better. In the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic became a significant health concern. The healthcare system and scientists are fighting generously to save people. Existing medical facilities are not enough to beat the pandemic condition; therefore, the search for alternative remedies is gaining attention. Indeed, public health measures and the immune-boosting process are considered crucial approaches to dwindle the threat and mortality caused by infection. This chapter highlighted immune boosters from plant sources that can play an essential role as an alternative approaches to managing the current pandemic scenario.

Keywords: Immune System, Medicinal Plant, Herbal Booster, Pandemic, COVID-19.