Ethnobotanical Survey of Common Medicinal Plants Used by People for the Treatment of COVID-19, in Faisalabad, Pakistan

Abstract

This herb-rich plant has long been used to treat a variety of ailments. Since the spread of COVID-19 and death cases are constantly increasing, which prompted the Health and Food Administration to recommend taking drugs that inhibit viral activity, in addition to the World Health Organization suggesting the need to rely on alternative medicine, especially those medicinal plants that have antiviral properties. The goal of this study is to collect ethnic data that members of the Pakistani Faisal community may utilize to cure certain ailments. Method: Traditional herbalists and adults provided ethnic data. The pharmacy at Faisalabad University School of Medicine received the form letters gathered in this investigation. This research now includes 70 different tree species from 39 different families. Of the 12 species, the Rosaceaefamily has been discovered to be the most popular, and the most part of plants is more effective is leaves. Conclusion: The herbal business, herbalists, and export authorities for this therapeutic plant benefit from this research. This dissertation contains critical information for future phytochemical research that may be required to keep this crop alive.