Immunology Studies

Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and the isolation and characterization of a new bioactive compound, 3,4,9-trimethyl-7-propyldecanoic acid, from Vitex negundo.

Sivapalan S et al (2023).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
37832812

Antiviral, virucidal and antioxidant properties of Artemisia annua against SARS-CoV-2.

The study found that extracts from Artemisia annua (sweet wormwood) have virucidal, antiviral, and antioxidant effects against COVID-19. Specific compounds from the plant show potential in inhibiting viral replication. Therefore, A. annua could be useful in fighting SARS-CoV-2 variants and future coronaviruses.

Baggieri M et al (2023).
Biomed Pharmacother.
PubMed:
37832410