Enhancing Immunity through Diet, Herbs and Natural Therapies - A Review

Sayali S Pansare, Rudrapal

Abstract: Immunity is a body defence mechanism to fight a various diseases caused by a different microorganisam like a bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. The impervious system is to much complex. It is a made up of a different types of a cells and proteins that they have a different work to do fighting against foreign object. Make our immunity stronger using different types of immune boosters such as a diet, herbs and some of natural therapies. Herbs or supplement help in a improving a immune system. Vitamin c, zinc and a glutathione are effective in a boosting a immunity. They are enhance a count of few immune cells as well as it is a reduce stress within cells. Diet, herbs and natural therapies work as many ways. They improve white blood cell in a immune system and shows antioxidant properties. This review article gives an overall view about some natural herbs like Asafoetida (Indian name- Heeng), Basil ( Ocimum sanctum Linn; Indian name-Tulsi), Garlic (Allium sativum; Indian name -Lahsan), Peppermint (Mentha piperita ; Indian name -Pudina), Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), Cinnamon (cinnamomum; Indian name -Dalchini), Turmeric (Curcuma longa ; Indian name -Haldi) that have been a proven clinically for their strong immune activities.

Keywords: Medicinal Plants, Importance of Immunity, Diet, Herbs