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Medicinal Plants, Phytomedicines and Traditional Herbal Remedies for Drug Discovery and Development against COVID-19

Editors: Mithun Rudrapal, Chukwuebuka Egbuna

Medicinal Plants, Phytomedicines and Traditional Herbal Remedies for Drug Discovery and Development against COVID-19

ISBN: 978-981-5049-52-7
eISBN: 978-981-5049-51-0 (Online)

Introduction

This comprehensive reference explores medicinal plants, phytomedicines, and traditional herbal remedies as potential sources for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. It features 9 chapters authored and edited by renowned experts. The book specifically highlights the promising drug discovery opportunities grounded in bioactive compounds from medicinal plants and herbal medicines, offering insights into combatting SARS-CoV-2 infections and respiratory complications.

Key Highlights:

  • - Drug Discovery Potential: Explores the vast potential of medicinal plants, phytomedicine, and traditional remedies against COVID-19, shedding light on groundbreaking drug discovery avenues.
  • - Cutting-Edge Insights: Provides up-to-date insights into the use of medicinal plants, herbal drugs, and traditional medicines in the fight against COVID-19.
  • - Natural Immune Boosters: Details the use of indigenous herbs, spices, functional foods, and herbal drugs for boosting immunity and preventing SARS-CoV-2 infections.
  • - Drug Repurposing: Highlights innovative drug repurposing strategies using phytomedicine-derived bioactive compounds and phytochemical databases for COVID-19 drug development.

Audience: Postgraduate researchers, and professionals in clinical and herbal medicine; drug discovery scientists.

Contributors

Editor(s):
Mithun Rudrapal
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research
Guntur
India


Chukwuebuka Egbuna
Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and
Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR)
Nutritional Biochemistry and Toxicology Unit
University of Port-Harcourt
Port-Harcourt, Rivers State
Nigeria



Contributor(s):
Ahmed Zayed
Department of Pharmacognosy
College of Pharmacy, Tanta University
Elguish street, 31527, Tanta
Egypt


Ayesha Manzoor
Barani Agricultural Research Institute
Chakwal 48800
Pakistan


Baby Kumaranthara Chacko
Nutraceuticals Division, C.V.J. Creative Centre-Bioingredients
Synthite Industries Pvt. Ltd., Synthite Valley, Kadayiruppu 682 311
Ernakulam, Kerala
India


Bashir A Sheikh
Department of Bioresources
School of Biological Sciences, University of Kashmir
Srinagar 190006, Jammu and Kashmir
India


Chibueze Gospel Awuchi
Department of Environmental Technology
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Owerri
Nigeria


Chinaza Godswill Awuchi
Department of Biochemistry
Kampala International University
Kampala
Uganda
/
School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Kampala International University
Kampala
Uganda
/
Department of Food Science and Technology
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Owerri
Nigeria


Chukwuebuka Egbuna
Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR)
Nutritional Biochemistry and Toxicology Unit, University of Port-Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Nigeria
/
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science
University of Port Harcourt, East-West Road
P.M.B 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Nigeria
/
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
Anambra State-431124
Nigeria


Chukwuemelie Zedech Uche
Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Nigeria
Enugu Campus, Enugu
Nigeria


Dipak Chetia
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh 786004
Assam
India


Hannington Twinomuhwezi
School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Kampala International University
Kampala
Uganda
/
Department of Chemistry
Kyambogo University
Kampala
Uganda


Ikechukwu O. Amagwuala
Department of Food Science and Technology
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Owerri
Nigeria


Iqra Yasmin
Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Chakwal
Chakwal 48800
Pakistan


James H. Zothantluanga
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh 786004
Assam
India


Kingsley C. Patrick-Iwuanyanwu
Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR)
Nutritional Biochemistry and Toxicology Unit, University of Port-Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Nigeria
/
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science
University of Port Harcourt, East-West Road, P.M.B 5323
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Nigeria


Kunika Saini
Molecular Modelling and Drug Design Laboratory
Department of Chemistry, Miranda House
University of Delhi, New Delhi
India


Maha M. Salama
Department of Pharmacognosy
Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University
Kasr El-Aini Street, Cairo 11562
Egypt
/
Department of Pharmacognosy
Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt
El Sherouk City, Suez Desert Road, Cairo 11837
Egypt


Mithun Rudrapal
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research
Guntur 522213
India


Mohamed A. Salem
Department of Pharmacognosy
Faculty of Pharmacy, Menoufia University, Gamal Abd El Nasr st., Shibin El Kom 32511
Menoufia
Egypt


Muhammad Akram
Department of Eastern Medicine
Government College University
Faisalabad
Pakistan


Muhammad Azam
National Institute of Food Science and Technology
Faculty of Food, Nutrition and Home Sciences, University of Agriculture
Faisalabad 38040
Pakistan


Muhammad W. Iqbal
School of Food and Biological Engineering
Jiangsu University
Zhenjiang
China


Neelesh Kumar Nema
Nutraceuticals Division, C.V.J. Creative Centre-Bioingredients
Synthite Industries Pvt. Ltd., Synthite Valley, Kadayiruppu 682 311
Ernakulam, Kerala
India


Pawan Kumar Dubey
Centre for Genetic Disorder
Institute of Science,BHU, Varanasi 221005
Uttar Pradesh
India


Rabia Anum
SINA Health
Education and Welfare Trust Karachi
Pakistan


Rana M. Merghany
Pharmacognosy Department
DPharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El-Bohouth Street
Dokki, Giza
Egypt


Ravi Bhushan
Centre for Genetic Disorder
Institute of Science,BHU, Varanasi 221005
Uttar Pradesh
India


Santwana Palai
Department of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
India


Shahira M. Ezzat
Department of Pharmacognosy
Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University
Kasr El-Aini Street, Cairo 11562
Egypt
/
Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy
October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA)
Giza 12451
Egypt


Smitha Sarojam
Nutraceuticals Division, C.V.J. Creative Centre-Bioingredients
Synthite Industries Pvt. Ltd., Synthite Valley, Kadayiruppu 682 311
Ernakulam, Kerala
India


Smriti Sharma
Molecular Modelling and Drug Design Laboratory
Department of Chemistry, Miranda House
University of Delhi, New Delhi
India


Soumya Bhattacharya
Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology
157/F Nilgunj Road, Panihati
Kolkata 700114
India


Sonal Upadhyay
Centre for Genetic Disorder
Institute of Science,BHU, Varanasi 221005
Uttar Pradesh
India


Swapnil Devidas Khamborkar
Nutraceuticals Division, C.V.J. Creative Centre-Bioingredients
Synthite Industries Pvt. Ltd., Synthite Valley, Kadayiruppu 682 311
Ernakulam, Kerala
India


Viju Jacob
Nutraceuticals Division, C.V.J. Creative Centre-Bioingredients
Synthite Industries Pvt. Ltd., Synthite Valley, Kadayiruppu 682 311
Ernakulam, Kerala
India


Vinayak Bhatia
ICARE Eye Hospital and Postgraduate Institute
Uttar Pradesh
Noida
India


Wahab A. Khan
Department of Nutrition and Health Promotion
University of Home Economics
Lahore
Pakistan


Walaa Fikry Elbossaty
Biochemistry Department
Damietta University
Damietta
Egypt