The treatment of viral disease has become a medical challenge because of the increasing
incidence and prevalence of human viral pathogens, as well as the lack of viable treatment …

The use of synthetic drugs has increased over the recent years, but plant-based drugs are
more suitable in terms of least side effects. Since ancient times mankind has been …

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been a famous root crop for its medicinal properties since pre-
historical times. Lack of effective therapeutics for most viral diseases, higher cost of some …

Curcumin, the primary curcuminoid compound found in turmeric spice, has shown broad
activity as an antimicrobial agent, limiting the replication of many different fungi, bacteria and …

The search for novel anti-infectives is one of the most important challenges in natural
product research, as diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi are influencing the …

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with
African countries being the worst affected by this deadly virus. Curcumin (CUR) is a …

Curcumin, isolated from Curcuma longa L., is a fat-soluble natural compound that can be
obtained from ginger plant tuber roots, which accumulative evidences have demonstrated …

Herpesviruses are DNA viruses that infect humans and animals with the ability to induce
latent and lytic infections in their hosts, causing critical health complications. The enrolment …

Several compounds extracted from spices and herbs exhibit antiviral effects in vitro,
suggesting potential pharmacological uses. Curcumin, a component of turmeric, has been …

No safe and effective cure currently exists for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
However, antiretroviral therapy can prolong the lives of HIV patients and lowers the …