Herbs and plants in immunomodulation (Review)

The present review article aimed to a focused summary of the main immunomodulatory properties some most frequently used herbaceous plants either in traditional medicine or as food supplements: andrographis (Andrographis paniculata), astragalus (Astragalus propinquus/membranaceus), black cumin (Nigella sativa), cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), purple coneflower (Echinacea), ginger (Zingiber officinale), licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), shiitake (Lentinula edodes) and turmeric (Curcuma longa). These were selected based on their popularity, accessibility supplement, known effects immune system, amount scientific research performed extracts active ingredients. also discusses anti‑inflammatory, antioxidant anti‑cancer these relation immunomodulating mode action. In this manner, aims provide more targeted, manageable useful data set, that may serve basis for diversification, subsequent detailed compounds.