Effect of Allium sativum on Cardiovascular Consequence as Immunomodulator in Post Covid 19: A Review

Risla M.H.F.1*and Jamaldeen F.A.2

Abstract

The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a novel coronavirus under the family Coronaviridae. COVID-19 has now spread globally with increasing amount of infected and death among all populations. COVID-19 disease develops after average incubation period of 4 days (2–7 days) following infection by SARS-CoV-2. Cardiac complications lean towards to occur 8–14 days after the viral infection. COVID-19 patients have commonly developed with coagulation disorder and fibrinolytic dysfunction even after the recovery. According to the Unani system of medicine, enhancing immunity with immune boosters is one of the main aims for preventing the disease and maintaining the health. Garlic (Allium sativum) is measured as a good plant source for maintaining the homeostasis of the immune system. From the ancient period, garlic is being used for treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this review was to provide modernized, wide-ranging and considered information on post COVID-19 cardiovascular consequences and the effects of garlic on cardiovascular consequences as an immunomodulator. Systematic literature searches were conducted on MEDLINE, PubMed, Science direct, Springer databases and popular search engines were included. The results gained garlic possesses hyperlipidemic, antithrombotic, anti-atherosclerotic properties. In addition to that it has a broad range of therapeutic effect from such as antibacterial to anti-cancer. Summary was formulated after a thorough reading of all reading materials. This review was concluded that garlic acts as an immunomodulator
and minimize the consequences of cardiovascular ailments.

Keywords: COVID-19, Cardiovascular ailments, Immunomodulator, Fibrinolytic, Allium sativum