DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2013.v01i01.005

Pages: 16-19

Abstract – The novel Swine-origin influenza A ((S-OIV; H1N1) virus is become pandemic of 21st century for human civilization and was first recognized at the border between Mexico. Common pneumonia symptoms like fever, cough, and sore throat; and in a fewer cases like diarrhea, vomiting, Myalgia and joint pains may become threatening to life. Currently available drugs like neuraminidase inhibitors such as Tamiflu (oseltamivir), Zanamivir like antivirals have potential and resistance problem. Therefore the prospects for the control of H1N1 by existing anti-viral drugs are limited. This article collects the information about the possible herbal therapy like Sambucus nigra, Echinacea purpurea, Wasabia japonica and various immunoenhancer like Allium sativum, Ocimum sanctum etc. The main object of this review article is to have a closer look to herbal drugs for the treatment of swine flu.