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Herbal Immunomodulators and COVID-19

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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) globally affects the people’s health and social life, and it became a challenging task for pharma and research communities. Several medical research or scientific institutions are trying to develop potent antiviral vaccine/drugs against the coronavirus. There are urgent needs to explore all the possibilities against the pandemic disease, and, among that, it is well cited in many literature that Ayurveda has an important role since ancient time against many viral diseases. The Ayurvedic medicinal system is mainly based on herbal formulations, which boost the immune system or work synergistically to protect our body against invading harmfull micro-organisms. The herbal medicinal system has identified several herbs used in various home remedies. It is thought to effectively fight corona and improve health immunity; the current chapter describes the therapeutics of plants Phyllanthus emblica, Azadirachta indica, and Swertia chirata in the current scenario against COVID-19.

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Kumari, R., Venaik, A., Singh, J., Kesharwani, R.K. (2022). Herbal Immunomodulators and COVID-19. In: Kesharwani, R.K., Keservani, R.K., Sharma, A.K. (eds) Immunomodulators and Human Health. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6379-6_12

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