The viral pandemic, with both emerging and re-emerging characteristics, has
had a significant impact on human lives worldwide. This pandemic has resulted in
substantial morbidity and mortality due to its rapid and widespread transmission among
the general population. Unfortunately, the lack of effective antiviral treatments has
further complicated the situation, making it challenging to control and manage the
disease effectively. The ideal method for safeguarding against viral infections is to be
immune. India's indigenous systems of medicine, with its rich array of phyto-therapies
and natural remedies, have attracted the global community's interest. As a result, people
all around the world are turning to and rekindling their interest in immune-boosting
traditional remedies. Spices, with their significant therapeutic potential and excellent
safety profiles, are currently being extensively studied as herbal drugs and immuneenhancing home remedies against infectious diseases. The first part of this chapter
discusses the need for new antiviral drugs, especially in light of the recent pandemic.
The second part reviews the extensive scientific evidence on the immune-boosting
effects of many Indian spices, as well as their potential to fight viral infections. It also
discusses their safety and toxicity profiles.
Keywords: Antiviral potential, Immune boosters, Safety profiles, Traditional remedies.
