Abstract :
Corona virus (COVs) are RNA virus that comes from the family COVs are pathogenic to animals as well as human beings and can cause ailment related to respiratory system such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and COVID-19. However treatment of COVID-19 is one of the major area of concern as there are no appropriate treatment options available, however few herbal products are being used to boost the immunity of patients and in turn prevent the occurrence of infection. Historically India has always been rich with plants and is known to use herbs and plants in traditional system of healing. India has distinct traditional system of medicine called AYUSH that represents Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and homeopathy. This traditional system of medicine can be used to fight against COVID-19 pandemic. Present study describes about different herbs and plants of Indian origin that can be used for effective management COVID-19 and in future that can act as potential candidate for development of improved drugs for therapy of COVID-19 infection.
Keyword :
Herbs, Corona virus, SARS, Pandemic, AYUSH