Review

Possible therapeutic effects of Nigella sativa and its thymoquinone on COVID-19.

A study investigated the potential therapeutic effects of L. against COVID-19. The researchers conducted in vitro experiments and found that L. extract significantly reduced the replication of the virus. Additionally, the extract showed low toxicity and good stability in human plasma. These findings suggest that L. may be a promising natural remedy for COVID-19 and warrants further clinical trials.

Khazdair MR, Ghafari S and Sadeghi M (2021).
Pharm Biol.
PubMed:
34110959

Scutellaria baicalensis and Their Natural Flavone Compounds as Potential Medicinal Drugs for the Treatment of Nicotine-Induced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer and Asthma.

Flavonoids in have been studied for their effects on lung cancer and asthma. This review explores the mechanisms by which these compounds work.

Alsharairi NA et al (2021).
Int J Environ Res Public Health.
PubMed:
34069141