An account on promising alternative system of medicine to boost immunity

K Sasikala; M Reema Kumari

doi:10.14719/pst.1710

An account on promising alternative system of medicine to boost immunity

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K Sasikala PG Dept. of Botany, Mahatma Gandhi Govt. Arts College, Mahe - 673 311, U.T. of Puducherry, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7994-719X
M Reema Kumari P.G. Dept. of Botany, Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women (Autonomous), Bengaluru - 560 012, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6531-5650

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.1710

Keywords:

Home remedies, immunity, medicinal plants, traditional system

Abstract

One has to build up the immune system in order to fight against the pathogens. Nowadays, due to the sedentary life style and stressful life severe health issues occur. By increasing the number of physical activities one can reduce the effect of it. The present study outlines how to improve the immune system by Alternate Traditional System of Medicine. Details on some of the plant-based immunity boosters are provided here to help prevent and fight against infection. The methods adopted to administrate the medicines are in the form of decoction, concoction or extraction. For a healthy immune system, a plant product or a combination of products such as spices, fruits, vegetables are used. A healthy life style along with a balanced diet could support and boost one’s immune system.

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Sasikala K, Reema Kumari M. An account on promising alternative system of medicine to boost immunity. Plant Sci. Today [Internet]. 2023 Jan. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 4];9(sp2):47-50. Available from: https://horizonepublishing.com/journals/index.php/PST/article/view/1710

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