Screening and evaluation of cytotoxicity and antiviral effects of secondary metabolites from water extracts of Bersama abyssinica against SARS-CoV-2 Delta

Screening and evaluation of cytotoxicity and antiviral effects of secondary metabolites from water extracts of Bersama abyssinica against SARS-CoV-2 Delta

Abstract Background Bersama abyssinica is a common herb in Africa, with diverse medical uses in different areas. The plant is well-known in Tanzania for treating respiratory disorders such as TB, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and asthma, and it has lately been utilized to treat COVID-19 symptoms. Water e...

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Main Authors: Never Zekeya, Bertha Mamiro, Humphrey Ndossi, Rehema Chande Mallya, Mhuji Kilonzo, Alex Kisingo, Mkumbukwa Mtambo, Jafari Kideghesho, Jaffu Chilongola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Subjects:
Bersama abyssinica
Bioactive compounds
Coviba Dawa
COVID-19
Traditional medicine
Tanzania
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-022-03754-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-022-03754-3

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