Any foodstuffs, Ayurvedic concoctions (mixtures of various plant-based elements) and supplements which strengthen or enhance body's natural defense mechanism are known as immunity boosters. The current global public health crisis, a novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) also called as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2) is rapidly spreading among human population. Foodstuffs and herbs/plants which strengthen immunity have been reported for their potential antiviral capability against SARS-COV-1 and can be further exploited to prevent COVID-19. In this present review, various medicinal herbs/plants like amla, garlic, ginger, eucalyptus, turmeric, tulsi, chhota gokhru, ashwagandha and giloy are listed and their usage in promoting health, improving immunity and prevention from COVID-19 is justified. Herbs/plants have reported to possess low toxicity compared to synthetic drugs and have a potential to build and maintain immune system of an individual which can be an effective solution for this contagion. Various plants and its constituents are reported to be active against respiratory diseases such as SARS-CoV-1 and can provide basis for the research work and development of new bioactive drugs or even vaccines.

Rathod S., Selokar A., Palshetkar A.*

Coronavirus, COVID-19, herbs, respiratory problems, SARS-CoV-1