Role of essential oils in the management of COVID-19 / Ahmed Al-Harrasi and Saurabh Bhatia.
| Author/creator | Al-Harrasi, Ahmed |
| Other author | Bhatia, Saurabh. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2022. |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) has emerged as a global health threat. Unfortunately, there are very limited approved therapeutics available with established efficacy and safety profile against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. COVID-19 vaccines aim to actively induce systemic immunization, however the possibility or fear of side effects decrease or discourage its use. Alternative therapy via natural products especially essential oils could be considered as safe and effective to improve health, cure ailments, and soothe your body and mind. Essential oils have been known for their anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, bronchodilatory, and antiviral properties and are being proposed to have activity against SARS-CoV-2 virus. Current book is vital in respect of designing approaches to protect the human race from further losses and harm due to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Role of essential oil in the management of COVID-19 elaborates a complete outline of recent novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection, their biology and associated challenges for their treatment and prevention of novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a prime focus on the possible role of essential oils in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. Book is written for everyone who needs to be thoroughly familiar with the appropriate and safe use of essential oils in COVID 19 therapy. As per the objectives of the book First seven chapter's covers various aspects of COVID-19 infection, including epidemiology, origin, morphology, genome organization, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, preventive measures, treatment strategies. Rest of the chapters elaborates on the various aspects related with essential oils such as chemistry, extraction methods, dispensing methods, stability, quality control, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects, pharmacokinetics, aromatherapy and safety profile"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Al-Harrasi, Ahmed. Role of essential oils in the management of COVID-19 First edition. Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2022 9781032008172 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021027447 |
| ISBN | 9781000474633 (epub) |
| ISBN | 9781003175933 (ebook) |
| ISBN | (hardback) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |