A REVIEW ON HERBAL REMEDIES TO COUNTER THE EFFECT OF MONKEYPOX DISEASE

Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease, which refers to its ability to be transmitted between animals and humans. The symptoms of the disease are similar to those of smallpox. However, the symptom, swollen lymph nodes, has been observed as the symptom that differentiates it from smallpox. The disease has been a cause of concern around the world due to its high rate of transmission. The most common symptoms of the disease include fever, rash, sore throat, headache, muscular aches, back discomfort, conjunctivitis, mouth sores, chills, sweating, enlarged lymph nodes, and lethargy. The current MPX outbreak has impacted countries on every continent, making it a serious global health threat. The most effective methods to prevent and cure monkeypox remain a mystery. This review outlines the epidemiology, transmission, symptoms, comorbidities, prevention, and management of monkeypox disease. It also examines the clinical therapies, immunizations, and herbal remedies used to control the infection. The condition is known to adversely affect pregnant or lactating women and immunocompromised individuals, who require additional consideration. Thus, the purpose of this review is to examine the current state of treatments available to combat the monkeypox virus and manage its symptoms. Critical emphasis is placed on drug discovery from plant sources against the monkeypox virus. When used as prescribed, herbal medications have very few, if any, negative side effects, and are nearly as effective as synthetic options.