Important Herbs in the Era of Covid for The General Public.

Abstract

This academic article is intended to be a guideline for preliminary self-care using herbs before receiving standard Covid-19 treatment, especially the use of Andrographis paniculata. People commonly use Andrographis paniculata, but many are unaware that it comes with many risks. If eaten incorrectly, it may cause more harm than benefit. Therefore, the content of this article focused on serval manners, including the herbs in the Covid-19 era, self-care in the Covid period with Thai herbs, using herbal remedies to boost immune function against COVID-19, principles of herbal medicine, and pharmacological effects from using herbal medicines. Furthermore, the general public and COVID-19 patients can use it as a guideline for taking Andrographis paniculata correctly.