The book reviews medicinal plants that produce compounds to boost and rejuvenate the immune system in humans to fight against viruses without causing any side effects. The book will be useful in enhancing their knowledge on the natural plant-based sources of antiviral compounds.
Plant-based therapies are in tune with nature and have relatively little or no side effects. World Health Organisation (WHO) is a strong advocate of herbal inputs in modern systems of medicine. This book contains detailed descriptions of 23 medicinal plants with antiviral properties. The molecules from these plants are known to be effective against viruses. For instance, alkaloids like perivine, pericalline, periformyline, leurocristine, leurosivine, vincaleukoblastine, perividine, vindolinine, and carosine derived from Catharanthus roseus, are effective against viruses like herpes simplex virus type 1, vaccinia virus, poliovirus, and dengue virus type 2 (DENV-2). Large amounts of pentacyclic triterpenoid saponins, also referred as centelloids, are present in C. asiatica. Asiaticoside, centelloside, madecassoside, brahmoside, brahminoside, thankuniside, sceffoleoside, centellose, asiatic-, brahmic-, centellic-, and madecassic acids are some of the terpenoids of this group. Studies show the effectiveness of asiatic acid and their derivatives against the inhibition of human enterovirus 71 replication and anti-HSV-1 and 2 activity of Centella asiatica is because of the asiaticoside.
The book is intended for botanists, biotechnologists, healthcare professionals and general readers interested in enhancing their knowledge on natural plant-based sources of antiviral compounds.
1. Artemisia-Mother of Herbs: Unlocking the Antiviral Potential of
Natures Arsenal
2. Antiviral Effects of Curcuma longa L. and its
Phytochemical Constituents
3. Decoding the Antiviral Prowess of Tinospora
cordifolia (Willd.) Hook. f. and Thomson
4. Acorus calamus L.: Bioactive
Compounds act Pharmacologically as Antiviral Agents
5. Ethnopharmacological,
Nutraceutical, and Therapeutic Potential of Citrullus colocynthis (L.)
Schrad.
6. Antiviral Effects of Zingiber officinale Roscoe and its
Phytochemical Constituents
7. An Investigation into the Antiviral Properties
of Calendula officinalis L.
8. Unravelling the Diverse Antiviral Therapeutic
Ootential of Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze
9. Bioactive Compounds of Ficus
religiosa L. and its Antiviral Activity
10. Antiviral Potential of Tamarindus
indica L.: Exploring Natures Shield
11. Cissampelos pareira L.: The Herb
with Antiviral Potential
12. Secondary Metabolites of Catharanthus roseus
(L.) G. Don and its Antiviral Properties
13. Centella asiatica (L.)
Urban-Antiviral Properties
14. Unlocking the Antiviral Power of Piper longum
L.:Natures Potential Against Viruses
15. Therapeutic Potential of
Elephantopus scaber L. in Human Diseases and Viral Infections
16. Antiviral
Bioactive Compounds of Terminalia chebula Ritz. (Myrobalan) and their
Antiviral Mechanisms
17. How Potent is Natural Sugar Destroyer Gymnema
sylvestre R. Br. ex Sm. Apropos of Antiviral Activity?
18. Exploring the
Anti-Viral Potential of Medicinal Gem Hypericum perforatum L.
19. Ocimum spp.
(Tulsi): The Queen of Herbs with Antiviral Potential
20. Antiviral Potential
of Vitex negundo L.
21. Azadirachta indica A. Juss. with Antiviral Potential
22. Deciphering Promising Antiviral Effects of Medicinal Marvel Xanthoceras
sorbifolium Bunge
23. Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (Liquorice): Unveiling Biological
Marvels and Therapeutic Promise, and Emphasizing Antiviral Potency
Deepu Pandita is a Senior Lecturer in Government Department of School Education, Jammu, India. Deepu has accolades like Best Oral Presentation Award at International Conference on Biotechnology for Better Tomorrow, as well as Women Researcher Award and Research Excellence Award from professional associations. She serves as a reviewer and editor for several reputed international journals. Her publications include editorials, 55 book chapters, and 23 review and research articles and 8 edited books as the principal editor.
Anu Pandita is a Senior Dietician at Vatsalya Clinic in Krishna Nagar, New Delhi, India, previously serving as a lecturer at Bee Enn College of Nursing in Talab Tillo, Jammu, India, and Dietician at Ahinsa Dham Bhagwan Mahavir Charitable Health Centre, New Delhi. Anu Pandita is a lifetime member of Indian Dietetic Association and Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata. She has contributed significantly to academia, co-editing eight books, authoring various book chapters, research and review articles in reputed international journals.
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