Abstract
Background: The use of natural resources, especially medicinal plants, for treating and improving the quality of life has roots as far back as human history. The extensive abilities of plants and the ease of access have led to the use of these huge natural resources in modern medicine. The present study focused on reviewing the component properties of the Green Nature Deep Lung Support as one of the medicinal products with a natural source. Furthermore, while examining some plants’ effects on viral respiratory infections, the scientific bases supporting these claims were discussed as well.
Methods: Data were collected by searching keywords such as “drug development”, “herbal medicine”, “infectious disease”, “natural product”, and “SARS-CoV-2” in Medline, Embase, and Web of Science databases. The main texts of all related articles were reviewed after reviewing the titles of the articles and their abstracts.
Results: The use of herbal medicines for the treatment and control of viral respiratory infections has been of interest in the past. The effects and benefits of a wide variety of antiviral herbs have been discussed. Green Nature Deep Lung Support product with the extract of plants such as Eriobotrya japonica, Fritillaria cirrhosa, Taraxacum Officinale, Andrographis paniculata, and Echinacea purpurea can be effective in improving respiratory and inflammatory symptoms of various diseases.
Conclusion: The herbal extracts used in Green Nature Deep Lung Support product have anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties and can be influential as a potential treatment in diseases such as COVID-19 that are affected by a cytokine storm.