BookMuhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, May Nasser Bin-Jumah, Sarah I. Alothman, Hanan A. Henidi, editors.
Summary: This research volume examines the available alternative, complementary, pharmaceutical and vaccine methods for treating, mitigating, or preventing COVID-19. Coverage includes traditional Chinese medicine, herbal remedies, nutraceutical/dietary options, and drug/vaccine therapies. All the methods discussed will be critically examined to provide readers with a full, unbiased overview that includes pros/cons of each method. While the nature of COVID-19 is still being studied, and new research and theories are being published daily, this book endeavors to provide readers with a comprehensive summary of current research on alternative and mainstream treatment and prevention methods.
Contents:
Intro
Preface
Contents
About the Editors
Chapter 1: Introduction to COVID-19
Introduction
Origin of COVID
Emergence and Epidemiology
Human-Animal Interaction as Risk Factor
Best Suitable Animal Model
COVID and Animal Welfare
Molecular Differences Between Different Animal Species
Vaccines for COVID from Animals
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2: Medicinal Plants as COVID-19 Remedy
Introduction
Existing Plants with Potential Therapeutic Applications for Coronavirus Family (SARS-CoV)
Plants as Specific Inhibitors of HCoV Target Proteins Bupleurum Species
Artemisia annua L.
Isatis indigotica Fortune ex Lindl.
Alcea digitata (Boiss.) Alef.
Lycoris radiata (L'Hér.) Herb.
Pyrrosia lingua (Thunb.) Farw.
Houttuynia cordata Thunb.
Torreya nucifera L.
Lindera aggregata (Sims) Kosterm.
Rheum palmatum L.
Cerasus avium (L.) Moench.
Polygonum multiflorum Thunb.
Citrus aurantium L.
Rubia tinctorum L.
Onopordum acanthium L.
Quercus infectoria G. Olivier
Crataegus microphylla C. Koch
Berberis integerrima Bunge
Alnus japonica (Thunb.) Steud.
Paulownia tomentosa (Thunb.) Steud. Psoralea corylifolia L.
Tribulus terrestris L.
Medicinal Plants as Potential Source of Natural Antiviral Agents Against COVID -19
Allium Sativum (Garlic)
Azadirachta indica (Neem)
Curcuma domestica (Turmeric, Haldi)
Echinacea purpurea L. (Echinacea)
Foeniculum vulgare Mill. (Fennel)
Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice)
Melissa officinalis L. (Lemon Balm)
Mentha piperita L. (Peppermint)
Nigella sativa L. (Black Seeds)
Origanum vulgare L. (Oregano)
Ocimum bacilicum L. (Basil)
Rosmarinus officinalis L. (Rosemary)
Salvia officinalis L. (Sage) Senna alexandrina Mill. (Senna Makki)
Zingiber officinale Rosc. (Ginger)
Limitations
Conclusions
References
Chapter 3: Traditional Chinese Medicines as Possible Remedy Against SARS-CoV-2
Introduction
Traditional Chinese Medical Practices
Laws for TCM Formulation
Antiviral Potential of Plant Metabolites
Structure of SARS-CoV-2
Relevance of SARS-CoV with SARS-CoV-2
Entry of SARS-CoV vs. SARS-CoV-2 into Host Cell
TCM and SARS-CoV
TCM and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Most Practiced Herbs in Formulations Against COVID-19 Utilization Frequency of Herbs in the Formulation of (COVID-19) Decoctions
Approved/Proposed Decoctions with Successful Clinical Trials
Qingfei Paidu Decoction (QFPD) (Approved)
Huashi Baidu Decoction (HBD) (Approved)
Xiaochaihu Decoction (XCHD)
Xuanfei Baidu Decoction (XFBD) (Approved)
Jinhua Qinggan (JQ) (Approved)
Huoxiang Zhengqi (HZ) Capsule
Lianhua Qingwen (LQ)
Xuebijing Injection (XbI) (Approved)
Reduning Injection (RdI)
Shufeng Jiedu Capsule (SFJC)
Ma Xing Shi Gan Decoction (MXSGD) (Approved)
Yin Qiao San (YQS)
Yupingfeng San (YPFS)