Researchers studied South African medicinal plants for bioactive compounds inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 binding to ACE2 receptors. Identified promising compounds like sesaminol glucoside could lead to new phytotherapeutics.
Study examined plant extracts as textile coatings, showing varying antimicrobial effectiveness. Hexanoic extract was most potent against bacteria, methanolic extract showed antibacterial properties but reduced post-laundering. Findings inform use of plant extracts in textile antimicrobial coatings.
Scientists isolated secondary metabolites from the roots of and tested their anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and cytotoxicity activities. They discovered eight new compounds with potential medicinal uses, including compounds with anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. These compounds showed no toxicity in Vero cells.
This review summarizes the phytochemical composition and pharmacological properties of two species from the Asteraceae family, including their potential as anti-malarial and anti-inflammatory agents. The toxicity of these plants and other genus species is also discussed.
Extracts and phytocompounds from medicinal plants have been shown to have antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2. These plant products impede the virus from attaching to host cells and prevent its multiplication inside the cell. They also have an immunomodulatory effect by controlling the release of cytokines associated with SARS-CoV-2 infections. These findings demonstrate the potential of plant-based treatments for COVID-19.