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HERBAL MEDICINES AS AN EMERGING APPROACH FOR THE TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS: A SYSTAMATIC REVIEW

Asiyabi M.*, Dr. K. B Ilango, Anusha V., Aravindhan C., Aravinth S., Baranitharan A. K. and Guruprasath P.

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Abstract

Background: Tuberculosis is an airborne infection known for causing lung damage, and it poses a significant threat to individuals with weakened immune systems or underlying health issues. Conventional allopathic medications have been linked to the emergence of crossresistance or multidrug resistance in diseases like TB, complicating treatment. Consequently, herbal remedies have gained attention as a potentially more effective approach to treating this disease. Medicinal plants with antituberculotic properties offer pharmacologists a fresh source of medicinal compounds, enabling the development of innovative drugs based on their active components or intermediate metabolites. Objective: Recent studies have highlighted the potential of ayurvedic medicines to significantly reduce mortality in certain situations, owing to their compatibility with the body's natural environment. The rising popularity of ayurvedic medicine can be attributed to its minimal toxicity and comparative lack of side effects when compared to allopathic treatments. Conclusion: In this review, we focus on the botanical categorization and anti-tubercular properties of medicinal herbs selected from scientific literature. Our main goal is to shed light on these anti-tuberculosis plants, their chemical constituents, and their effectiveness in combating tuberculosis.

Keywords: Mycobacterium tuberculosis; Chemotherapy; Drug resistance; Herbal Medicines.