Medicinal Plants for Managing Post-COVID-19 Complications

Authors

  • Syamand Ahmed Ahmed Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Soran University-kurdistan of Iraq. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0629-2448
  • Abdulkarim Yasin Karim Department of Biology, College of Science, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
  • Kadhim Sedeeq Mohammed Department of General Science, Faculty of Education, Soran University, Soran, Erbil, Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq. https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1363-8512

Keywords:

COVID-19, Complications, Mechanisms of action of Medicinal Plants, Medicinal Herbs

Abstract

Post-COVID-19 syndrome symptoms include circulatory abnormalities, respiratory problems, mental health concerns, and chronic fatigue. The burden that these illnesses placed on the global healthcare system led to a rise in complementary and alternative medicine, particularly medicinal plant therapies. Medicinal plants have long been used in traditional medicine for their antiviral, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties are currently being studied. By lowering oxidative damage, immune response modulation, and chronic inflammation, these compounds with bioactive properties could assist in lessening the long-term consequences of COVID-19. Additional clinical trials were needed to verify the safety and efficacy of these medicines, even though initial study results suggested that medicinal plants might aid COVID-19 patients in recovering and living longer. The article provides comprehensive medical strategies that consider the needs of patients post COVID-19. It is recommended to use evidence-based medicinal herbs in addition to traditional therapy

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