Antiviral potential of frequently used plants in herbal formulations as immunity enhancers against SARS-CoV-2

ABSTRACT

A severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is an extraordinary type of communicable infection that is caused by SARS-coronavirus. Since last two years, the entire world is fighting with this highly infectious disease and researchers are devoting all their labours to develop vaccines and few vaccines with remarkable efficacies have been developed. However, the great rate of mutations in SARS-CoV-2 annoying everyone. Though, the scientific communities are doing their best towards neutralizing the impact of infection yet the best way to combat this virus and future similar infections is to boost our immune system in a natural way. In this review, the prospective of widespread and easily available plants have been discussed as immunity enhancers to combat COVID-19 and other viruses.