The Chemistry inside Spices & Herbs: Research and Development

Author(s): Anuradha Singh * .

DOI: 10.2174/9789815196832124040003

Role of Indian Spices in the Management of Emerging Viral Infections

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Abstract

SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.

Abstract

The viral pandemic, with both emerging and re-emerging characteristics, has had a significant impact on human lives worldwide. This pandemic has resulted in substantial morbidity and mortality due to its rapid and widespread transmission among the general population. Unfortunately, the lack of effective antiviral treatments has further complicated the situation, making it challenging to control and manage the disease effectively. The ideal method for safeguarding against viral infections is to be immune. India's indigenous systems of medicine, with its rich array of phyto-therapies and natural remedies, have attracted the global community's interest. As a result, people all around the world are turning to and rekindling their interest in immune-boosting traditional remedies. Spices, with their significant therapeutic potential and excellent safety profiles, are currently being extensively studied as herbal drugs and immuneenhancing home remedies against infectious diseases. The first part of this chapter discusses the need for new antiviral drugs, especially in light of the recent pandemic. The second part reviews the extensive scientific evidence on the immune-boosting effects of many Indian spices, as well as their potential to fight viral infections. It also discusses their safety and toxicity profiles.

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