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U. Abiha et al.
Several pulses like lentils, green gram, and chickpeas are also consumed along with
added spices such as ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds. Along with
it, colors play an important role in easing mental pressure and illness that is even
supported by scientific evidence. Color therapy is widely used to cure psychological
problems of people dealing with a mental breakdown which in turn influences the
mood and mental well-being of an individual. The color green is a representation of
nature and signifies harmony, effective decision-making, and promotes concentration. Therefore long walks, jogging, and exercising in nature boost mental well-being
and helps to cure depression.
Rasayana is a specialized branch of Ayurveda that uses herbal formulations, a
balanced diet, and a disciplined lifestyle with systemic functioning of the human body
to bring about an equilibrium in body and soul. The human body develops immunity
such that it gets unaffected by etiological changes and hence also develops an acquired
mechanism to combat premature aging which is regarded as an illness. It works as
immunomodulators and rejuvenators enhancing growth and promoting immunity,
providing resistance against various diseases. A research study presents Withania
somnifera (Ashwagandha), Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi), Asparagus racemosus
(Shatavari), Phylanthus embelica (Amalaki), and Glycyrrhiza glabra (Yashtimadhu)
as potential botanicals for COVID-19 prophylaxis. Ashwagandha is reported to
exhibit an antioxidant effect through upregulating Th-1 levels in a prepared extract,
proving as a broad-spectrum dose I solved in regulating the immune system [29].
Several clinical effects have been compiled on the potential mechanisms involved in
antiviral, immune-boosting, vascular integrity, and management of related clinical
targets of COVID-19. However, there is a need to check the clinical efficacy of these
botanical targets.
14.6 Herbal Inhibitors as Antiviral Targets
Human civilization dates the application of herbal medication [30]. Herbal medication includes plant extracts and plant derivatives that are prepared from plant parts
like the seed, barks, stem, roots, pulp, food, and flowers. It provides an integral alternative to treat viral diseases depending on severity, one such example is of Traditional Chinese medicine that aids in boosting the immune system through herbal
medicines and acupuncture. Human beings of developing nations depend on traditional plants for their health, reports WHO. Evidence supported in research papers
suggests the efficacy of herbal preparations against viral diseases. Natural and herbal
medicines have low toxicity levels and this becomes a ground for bioinformatics
research to look for potential targets against viral diseases like it is extensively been
studied for COVID-19 by using molecular docking tools [31]. Refer Table 14.2 for
potential docking results of natural products in terms of binding affinity (kcal/mol),
the interaction of natural products with the COVID-19 main protease (PDB ID:
U. Abiha et al.
Several pulses like lentils, green gram, and chickpeas are also consumed along with
added spices such as ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds. Along with
it, colors play an important role in easing mental pressure and illness that is even
supported by scientific evidence. Color therapy is widely used to cure psychological
problems of people dealing with a mental breakdown which in turn influences the
mood and mental well-being of an individual. The color green is a representation of
nature and signifies harmony, effective decision-making, and promotes concentration. Therefore long walks, jogging, and exercising in nature boost mental well-being
and helps to cure depression.
Rasayana is a specialized branch of Ayurveda that uses herbal formulations, a
balanced diet, and a disciplined lifestyle with systemic functioning of the human body
to bring about an equilibrium in body and soul. The human body develops immunity
such that it gets unaffected by etiological changes and hence also develops an acquired
mechanism to combat premature aging which is regarded as an illness. It works as
immunomodulators and rejuvenators enhancing growth and promoting immunity,
providing resistance against various diseases. A research study presents Withania
somnifera (Ashwagandha), Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi), Asparagus racemosus
(Shatavari), Phylanthus embelica (Amalaki), and Glycyrrhiza glabra (Yashtimadhu)
as potential botanicals for COVID-19 prophylaxis. Ashwagandha is reported to
exhibit an antioxidant effect through upregulating Th-1 levels in a prepared extract,
proving as a broad-spectrum dose I solved in regulating the immune system [29].
Several clinical effects have been compiled on the potential mechanisms involved in
antiviral, immune-boosting, vascular integrity, and management of related clinical
targets of COVID-19. However, there is a need to check the clinical efficacy of these
botanical targets.
14.6 Herbal Inhibitors as Antiviral Targets
Human civilization dates the application of herbal medication [30]. Herbal medication includes plant extracts and plant derivatives that are prepared from plant parts
like the seed, barks, stem, roots, pulp, food, and flowers. It provides an integral alternative to treat viral diseases depending on severity, one such example is of Traditional Chinese medicine that aids in boosting the immune system through herbal
medicines and acupuncture. Human beings of developing nations depend on traditional plants for their health, reports WHO. Evidence supported in research papers
suggests the efficacy of herbal preparations against viral diseases. Natural and herbal
medicines have low toxicity levels and this becomes a ground for bioinformatics
research to look for potential targets against viral diseases like it is extensively been
studied for COVID-19 by using molecular docking tools [31]. Refer Table 14.2 for
potential docking results of natural products in terms of binding affinity (kcal/mol),
the interaction of natural products with the COVID-19 main protease (PDB ID: