Firoj A Tamboli¹*, Saurabh S Suryawanshi², Pranav H Pawar², Sandip B Pawar² and Shubham S More²

¹Department of Pharmacognosy, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy, Near Chitranagari, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
²UG students, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy, Near Chitranagari Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

*Corresponding Author: Firoj A Tamboli, Department of Pharmacognosy, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy, Near Chitranagari, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India.

Received: April 24, 2025; Published: May 26, 2025

Abstract

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical science, aims to prevent illness through a holistic approach that emphasizes daily health practices aligned with individual and seasonal biorhythms. This contrasts with modern medicine, which focuses on activating the body's defense mechanisms using microbial preparations for immunization. Recent interest has emerged in natural compounds that can modulate immune responses, known as immunomodulators, which can either stimulate or suppress immune functions. The immune system comprises two primary responses: the innate response, which is rapid and non-specific, and the adaptive response, which is slower but highly specific. Immunomodulators play a crucial role in managing various diseases by either enhancing or inhibiting immune responses, making them essential in clinical applications such as autoimmune disorders, cancer immunotherapy, and organ transplantation. Natural immunomodulators, derived from plants, are gaining attention for their potential benefits and lower side effects compared to synthetic counterparts. This abstract explores the categories of immunomodulators, their clinical applications, and the role in immune regulation, highlighting the significance of traditional medicinal plants in contemporary health practices.

Keywords:Herbal Drugs; Ayurveda; Immunomodulatory; Diseases

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Citation

Citation: Firoj A Tamboli., et al. “Herbal Immunomodulators: A Natural Strategy for Immune System Regulation".Acta Scientific Nutritional Health 9.6 (2025): 58-64.

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