For centuries, people have used herbal medicines to treat different health issues. Many plants
contain important compounds, like alkaloids and polyphenols, which have medicinal
properties. These compounds have been shown to help boost the immune system. Clinical
studies have demonstrated that these bioactive compounds can act as immunomodulators.
Several Indian plants which are believed to enhance immune function through both specific
and non-specific mechanisms. In India, several plants are believed to improve immunity in
different ways. Some well-known examples include Allium sativum (Garlic), Cinnamomum
tamala (Bay Leaf), Coriandrum sativum (Coriander), Cuminum cyminum (Cumin), Curcuma
longa (Turmeric), Elettaria cardamomum (Cardamom), Mangifera indica (Mango), Murraya
koenigii (Curry Leaves), Piper longum (Long Pepper), Piper nigrum (Black Pepper), Syzygium
aromaticum (Clove), Trachyspermum ammi (Carom Seeds), Trigonella foenum-graecum
(Fenugreek), and Zingiber officinale (Ginger).
This review highlights on Edible herbs such as Mentha spicata (Pudina), Ocimum sanctum
(Tulsi) and Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) are also recognized for their immune-boosting effects.
While many of these plants are commonly used in traditional medicine, many others have yet
to be fully explored for their immunological potential. There are still many others that haven't
been fully studied for their potential to support immunity. More research is needed to
understand how these plants work and how they could be used to create new, affordable, and
safer immune-boosting treatments.
Keywords: Immunomodulators, Immune system, Edible herbs, Herbal medicine, Herbs
Publication date: 01/06/2026
https://www.ijbpas.com/pdf/2026/June/MS_IJBPAS_2026_10162.pdf
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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.6.10162
