Natural products for COVID‐19 prevention and treatment regarding to previous coronavirus infections and novel studies

M Boozari, H Hosseinzadeh - Phytotherapy Research, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Recently, the novel life‐threatening coronavirus infection (COVID‐19) was reported at the
end of 2019 in Wuhan, China, and spread throughout the world in little time. The effective …

Immunomodulators inspired by nature: a review on curcumin and echinacea

M Catanzaro, E Corsini, M Rosini, M Racchi, C Lanni - Molecules, 2018 - mdpi.com
The immune system is an efficient integrated network of cellular elements and chemicals
developed to preserve the integrity of the organism against external insults and its correct …

[HTML][HTML] Nigella sativa for the treatment of COVID-19: An open-label randomized controlled clinical trial

AE Koshak, EA Koshak, AF Mobeireek… - … Therapies in Medicine, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Effective treatment for Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) is under
intensive research. Nigella sativa oil (NSO) is a herbal medicine with antiviral and …

[HTML][HTML] Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench: Biological and Pharmacological Properties. A Review

C Burlou-Nagy, F Bănică, T Jurca, LG Vicaș, E Marian… - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench (EP) is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant, commonly
known as purple coneflower and it belongs to the Asteraceae family. The Echinacea genus …

[HTML][HTML] Screening for natural and derived bio-active compounds in preclinical and clinical studies: One of the frontlines of fighting the coronaviruses pandemic

SAM Khalifa, N Yosri, MF El-Mallah, R Ghonaim, Z Guo… - Phytomedicine, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Starting December 2019, mankind faced an unprecedented enemy,
the COVID-19 virus. The world convened in international efforts, experiences and …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of using herbs and natural products as a protective measure during the COVID-19 pandemic among the Saudi population: an online cross …

AA Alotiby, LN Al-Harbi - Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
Considering that no food or supplement has been authorised to prevent COVID-19,
individuals continue to search for and consume specific herbs, foods and commercial …

Garlic (Allium sativum): diet based therapy of 21st century–a review

HAR Suleria, MS Butt, N Khalid, S Sultan… - Asian Pacific journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Functional and nutraceutical foods provide an opportunity to improve one's health by
reducing health care costs and to support economic development in rural communities. For …

Efficacy of Persian medicine herbal formulations (capsules and decoction) compared to standard care in patients with COVID‐19, a multicenter open‐labeled …

M Karimi, A Zarei, S Soleymani… - Phytotherapy …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Persian medicine has recommended clinical experiences and proper herbal remedies for
prevention and treatment of microbial infections and respiratory diseases. An open‐label …

Allium vegetables for possible future of cancer treatment

Y Asemani, N Zamani, M Bayat… - Phytotherapy …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Natural resources such as plants are an upright curing option in treating cancers and
reducing the side effects of current therapeutic modalities. Allium genus vegetables are of …

Class I odorant receptors, TAS1R and TAS2R taste receptors, are markers for subpopulations of circulating leukocytes

A Malki, J Fiedler, K Fricke, I Ballweg… - Journal of Leucocyte …, 2015 - academic.oup.com
Our cellular immune system has to cope constantly with foodborne substances that enter the
bloodstream postprandially. Here, they may activate leukocytes via specific but yet mostly …