Thuja occidentalis: An Unexplored Phytomedicine with Therapeutic Applications

Background The recent outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 has received global attention. Due to a lack of recommended treatment regimens, the world faced various limitations resulting in improper management of the disease. Phytomedicines have played a prominent role in the prevention of various epidemics and pandemics in the past. Objective Here, we attempt to focus on safe and feasible use of Thuja occidentalis to manage and alleviate the panic of viral respiratory infections, including COVID-19, by strengthening an individual's immunity. The relevant information was collected from the web-based databases PubMed, Google Scholar, and MEDLINE, as well as other internet sources to review the applicability of T. occidentalis as a phytomedicine in managing respiratory infections and strengthening immunity. Conclusion As important phytomedicine, and antipsychotic, T. occidentalis possesses a plethora of immunological properties that can be used effectively in the management of viral respiratory infections and has the potential to prevent further progression of the disease. Importantly, this could be only a part of the approach for treatment during the current outbreak that should be considered along with other measures.

Automated summary

This study focuses on the safe and feasible use of Thuja occidentalis in managing and alleviating viral respiratory infections, including COVID-19, by strengthening individual immunity. T. occidentalis as an important phytomedicine possesses immunological properties that can effectively manage viral respiratory infections and potentially prevent further progression of the disease. However, this is just a part of the treatment approach during the current outbreak and should be considered along with other measures.