A comprehensive perspective of traditional Arabic or Islamic medicinal plants as an adjuvant therapy against COVID-19

COVID-19 is a pulmonary disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. More than 200 million individuals are infected by this globally. Pyrexia, coughing, shortness of breath, headaches, diarrhoea, sore throats, and body aches are among the typical symptoms of COVID-19. The virus enters into the host body by interac...

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Main Authors: Ahmed, Shabina Ishtiaq, Jamil, Sehrish, Ismatullah, Humaira, Hussain, Rashid, Bibi, Shabana, Khandaker, Mayeen Uddin *, Naveed, Aisha, Idris, Abubakr M., Emran, Talha Bin
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author Ahmed, Shabina Ishtiaq
Jamil, Sehrish
Ismatullah, Humaira
Hussain, Rashid
Bibi, Shabana
Khandaker, Mayeen Uddin *
Naveed, Aisha
Idris, Abubakr M.
Emran, Talha Bin
author_facet Ahmed, Shabina Ishtiaq
Jamil, Sehrish
Ismatullah, Humaira
Hussain, Rashid
Bibi, Shabana
Khandaker, Mayeen Uddin *
Naveed, Aisha
Idris, Abubakr M.
Emran, Talha Bin
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description COVID-19 is a pulmonary disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. More than 200 million individuals are infected by this globally. Pyrexia, coughing, shortness of breath, headaches, diarrhoea, sore throats, and body aches are among the typical symptoms of COVID-19. The virus enters into the host body by interacting with the ACE2 receptor. Despite many SARS-CoV-2 vaccines manufactured by distinct strategies but any evidence-based particular medication to combat COVID-19 is not available yet. However, further research is required to determine the safety and effectiveness profile of the present therapeutic approaches. In this study, we provide a summary of Traditional Arabic or Islamic medicinal (TAIM) plants’ historical use and their present role as adjuvant therapy for COVID-19. Herein, six medicinal plants Aloe barbadensis Miller, Olea europaea, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Nigella sativa, Cassia angustifolia, and Ficus carica have been studied based upon their pharmacological activities against viral infections. These plants include phytochemicals that have antiviral, immunomodulatory, antiasthmatic, antipyretic, and antitussive properties. These bioactive substances could be employed to control symptoms and enhance the development of a possible COVID-19 medicinal synthesis. To determine whether or if these TAIMs may be used as adjuvant therapy and are appropriate, a detailed evaluation is advised.
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spelling sunway-22452023-06-15T23:47:21Z http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/2245/ A comprehensive perspective of traditional Arabic or Islamic medicinal plants as an adjuvant therapy against COVID-19 Ahmed, Shabina Ishtiaq Jamil, Sehrish Ismatullah, Humaira Hussain, Rashid Bibi, Shabana Khandaker, Mayeen Uddin * Naveed, Aisha Idris, Abubakr M. Emran, Talha Bin QK Botany RA Public aspects of medicine COVID-19 is a pulmonary disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. More than 200 million individuals are infected by this globally. Pyrexia, coughing, shortness of breath, headaches, diarrhoea, sore throats, and body aches are among the typical symptoms of COVID-19. The virus enters into the host body by interacting with the ACE2 receptor. Despite many SARS-CoV-2 vaccines manufactured by distinct strategies but any evidence-based particular medication to combat COVID-19 is not available yet. However, further research is required to determine the safety and effectiveness profile of the present therapeutic approaches. In this study, we provide a summary of Traditional Arabic or Islamic medicinal (TAIM) plants’ historical use and their present role as adjuvant therapy for COVID-19. Herein, six medicinal plants Aloe barbadensis Miller, Olea europaea, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Nigella sativa, Cassia angustifolia, and Ficus carica have been studied based upon their pharmacological activities against viral infections. These plants include phytochemicals that have antiviral, immunomodulatory, antiasthmatic, antipyretic, and antitussive properties. These bioactive substances could be employed to control symptoms and enhance the development of a possible COVID-19 medicinal synthesis. To determine whether or if these TAIMs may be used as adjuvant therapy and are appropriate, a detailed evaluation is advised. Elsevier 2023-03 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/2245/1/22.pdf Ahmed, Shabina Ishtiaq and Jamil, Sehrish and Ismatullah, Humaira and Hussain, Rashid and Bibi, Shabana and Khandaker, Mayeen Uddin * and Naveed, Aisha and Idris, Abubakr M. and Emran, Talha Bin (2023) A comprehensive perspective of traditional Arabic or Islamic medicinal plants as an adjuvant therapy against COVID-19. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 30 (3). ISSN 1319-562X https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103561 10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103561
spellingShingle QK Botany
RA Public aspects of medicine
Ahmed, Shabina Ishtiaq
Jamil, Sehrish
Ismatullah, Humaira
Hussain, Rashid
Bibi, Shabana
Khandaker, Mayeen Uddin *
Naveed, Aisha
Idris, Abubakr M.
Emran, Talha Bin
A comprehensive perspective of traditional Arabic or Islamic medicinal plants as an adjuvant therapy against COVID-19
title A comprehensive perspective of traditional Arabic or Islamic medicinal plants as an adjuvant therapy against COVID-19
title_full A comprehensive perspective of traditional Arabic or Islamic medicinal plants as an adjuvant therapy against COVID-19
title_fullStr A comprehensive perspective of traditional Arabic or Islamic medicinal plants as an adjuvant therapy against COVID-19
title_full_unstemmed A comprehensive perspective of traditional Arabic or Islamic medicinal plants as an adjuvant therapy against COVID-19
title_short A comprehensive perspective of traditional Arabic or Islamic medicinal plants as an adjuvant therapy against COVID-19
title_sort comprehensive perspective of traditional arabic or islamic medicinal plants as an adjuvant therapy against covid-19
topic QK Botany
RA Public aspects of medicine
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