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Crude saponin from D. hamiltonii root has excellent antioxidant, antibacterial, antithrombotic, and anticancer properties, making it suitable for pharmaceutical formulations.
Researchers found that a plant extract from Saussurea lappa roots could potentially be used as a food supplement to combat SARS-CoV-2, as it showed some ability to inhibit the virus. Further research is needed to establish its effectiveness as a treatment for COVID-19.