Essential Oils from Colombian Plants: Antiviral Potential against Dengue Virus Based on Chemical Composition, In Vitro and In Silico Analyses.
- Silva-Trujillo L et al (2022).
- Molecules.
- PubMed:
- 36296437
Researchers conducted a study to test the antiviral capabilities of bioactive compounds found in the widely-used African herb, Bersama abyssinica, against the Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Although the plant is used in Tanzania to treat respiratory conditions, it has not been scientifically tested for its antiviral properties. The study aimed to determine the cytotoxicity and antiviral effects of the plant's extract against the coronavirus. The results of the study could lead to a better understanding of the potential use of the herb in treating COVID-19 and respiratory infections.