Pharmacological Properties and Safe Use of 12 Medicinal Plant Species and Their Bioactive Compounds Affecting the Immune System
This paper presents raw plant materials and their characteristic compounds which may affect the immune system. Plant-derived agents in specific doses affect the body’s non-specific, antigen-independent defense system. They have immunostimulatory effects on the entire immune regulatory system. They c...
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| author | Małgorzata Geszke-Moritz Gerard Nowak Michał Moritz |
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| description | This paper presents raw plant materials and their characteristic compounds which may affect the immune system. Plant-derived agents in specific doses affect the body’s non-specific, antigen-independent defense system. They have immunostimulatory effects on the entire immune regulatory system. They can enhance the immune response through various factors such as macrophages, leukocytes, and granulocytes, as well as through mediators released by the cellular immune system. This paper was inspired by the threats caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The proper functioning of the immune system is important in limiting the effects of viral infection and restoring the normal functioning of the body. This paper also emphasizes the importance of the skillful use of plant immunostimulants by potential patients, but also by those who prescribe drugs. It is important not only to choose the right plant drug but above all to choose the correct dose and duration of treatment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-733acf54aa6b4ba395f67f0bfd559f122023-11-18T07:32:38ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-05-011311647710.3390/app13116477Pharmacological Properties and Safe Use of 12 Medicinal Plant Species and Their Bioactive Compounds Affecting the Immune SystemMałgorzata Geszke-Moritz0Gerard Nowak1Michał Moritz2Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Medicines, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Plac Polskiego Czerwonego Krzyża 1, 71-251 Szczecin, PolandDepartment of Pharmacognosy and Natural Medicines, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Plac Polskiego Czerwonego Krzyża 1, 71-251 Szczecin, PolandDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Plac Polskiego Czerwonego Krzyża 1, 71-251 Szczecin, PolandThis paper presents raw plant materials and their characteristic compounds which may affect the immune system. Plant-derived agents in specific doses affect the body’s non-specific, antigen-independent defense system. They have immunostimulatory effects on the entire immune regulatory system. They can enhance the immune response through various factors such as macrophages, leukocytes, and granulocytes, as well as through mediators released by the cellular immune system. This paper was inspired by the threats caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The proper functioning of the immune system is important in limiting the effects of viral infection and restoring the normal functioning of the body. This paper also emphasizes the importance of the skillful use of plant immunostimulants by potential patients, but also by those who prescribe drugs. It is important not only to choose the right plant drug but above all to choose the correct dose and duration of treatment.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/11/6477plant immunomodulatorssourcesprinciples of useeffectivenessalkamide complexcichoric acid |
| spellingShingle | Małgorzata Geszke-Moritz Gerard Nowak Michał Moritz Pharmacological Properties and Safe Use of 12 Medicinal Plant Species and Their Bioactive Compounds Affecting the Immune System Applied Sciences plant immunomodulators sources principles of use effectiveness alkamide complex cichoric acid |
| title | Pharmacological Properties and Safe Use of 12 Medicinal Plant Species and Their Bioactive Compounds Affecting the Immune System |
| title_full | Pharmacological Properties and Safe Use of 12 Medicinal Plant Species and Their Bioactive Compounds Affecting the Immune System |
| title_fullStr | Pharmacological Properties and Safe Use of 12 Medicinal Plant Species and Their Bioactive Compounds Affecting the Immune System |
| title_full_unstemmed | Pharmacological Properties and Safe Use of 12 Medicinal Plant Species and Their Bioactive Compounds Affecting the Immune System |
| title_short | Pharmacological Properties and Safe Use of 12 Medicinal Plant Species and Their Bioactive Compounds Affecting the Immune System |
| title_sort | pharmacological properties and safe use of 12 medicinal plant species and their bioactive compounds affecting the immune system |
| topic | plant immunomodulators sources principles of use effectiveness alkamide complex cichoric acid |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/11/6477 |
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