Chapter 13

Herbals for COVID-19 Infection

Amit Gupta, Vipin Bhati and Anoop Kumar

Abstract

Herbals are used from ancient times for the treatment of various body ailments. These are also used in the treatment of various infectious diseases, including viral infection. Recently, COVID-19 viral infection has emerged and spread across the globe. Currently, no specific drugs are available in the treatment of this infection. Thus, there is a need for specific drugs or herbal molecules against this infection. This chapter summarized potential antiviral herbals that could be effective in the treatment of COVID-19 infection. Further, the proposed mechanism of action of these herbals against COVID-19 has also been discussed. Finally, this chapter concludes with current challenges and the future perspectives of using herbals against COVID-19 infections.

Total Pages: 160-180 (21)

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