Antiviral activity exerted by natural products against human viruses

M Musarra-Pizzo, R Pennisi, I Ben-Amor, G Mandalari… - Viruses, 2021 - mdpi.com
Viral infections are responsible for several chronic and acute diseases in both humans and
animals. Despite the incredible progress in human medicine, several viral diseases, such as …

Nutritional and bioactive components of pomegranate waste used in food and cosmetic applications: A review

K Ko, Y Dadmohammadi, A Abbaspourrad - Foods, 2021 - mdpi.com
Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is a fruit that is rich in bioactive compounds that has a
biowaste (rind and seed) with the potential to be converted into value-added products in a …

Potential medicinal plants to combat viral infections: A way forward to environmental biotechnology

R Sharma, M Bhattu, A Tripathi, M Verma… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
The viral diseases encouraged scientific community to evaluate the natural antiviral
bioactive components rather than protease inhibitors, harmful organic molecules or nucleic …

Nanoformulation composed of ellagic acid and functionalized zinc oxide nanoparticles inactivates DNA and RNA viruses

K AbouAitah, AK Allayh, J Wojnarowicz, YM Shaker… - Pharmaceutics, 2021 - mdpi.com
The COVID-19 pandemic has strongly impacted daily life across the globe and caused
millions of infections and deaths. No drug therapy has yet been approved for the clinic. In the …

Medicinal plants for viral respiratory diseases: a systematic review on Persian medicine

M Hajimonfarednejad, M Ostovar… - Evidence‐Based …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction. Many medicinal plants have been introduced in Persian medicine references
for various respiratory disorders. Considering the growing interest in herbal medicines, this …

Anti-COVID-19 Potential of Ellagic Acid and Polyphenols of Punica granatum L.

R Alexova, S Alexandrova, S Dragomanova, R Kalfin… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is a rich source of polyphenols, including ellagitannins
and ellagic acid. The plant is used in traditional medicine, and its purified components can …

[HTML][HTML] Previously published ethno-pharmacological reports reveal the potentiality of plants and plant-derived products used as traditional home remedies by …

ATMR Islam, J Ferdousi, M Shahinozzaman - Saudi journal of biological …, 2021 - Elsevier
Several plants have traditionally been used since antiquity to treat various gastroenteritis
and respiratory symptoms similar to COVID-19 outcomes. The common symptoms of COVID …

[HTML][HTML] Fruit waste: a current perspective for the sustainable production of pharmacological, nutraceutical, and bioactive resources

SP Sha, D Modak, S Sarkar, SK Roy, SP Sah… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Fruits are crucial components of a balanced diet and a good source of natural antioxidants,
that have proven efficacy in various chronic illnesses. Various kinds of waste generated from …

Chemical Profile, Antibacterial, Antibiofilm, and Antiviral Activities of Pulicaria crispa Most Potent Fraction: An In Vitro and In Silico Study

F Abo-Elghiet, A Rushdi, MH Ibrahim, SH Mahmoud… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Infectious diseases caused by viruses and bacteria are a major public health concern
worldwide, with the emergence of antibiotic resistance, biofilm-forming bacteria, viral …

The Therapeutic Efficacy of Punica granatum and Its Bioactive Constituents with Special Reference to Photodynamic Therapy

NT Fakudze, EC Aniogo, BP George, H Abrahamse - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Punica granatum (P. granatum) is a fruit-bearing tree from the Punicaceae family,
indigenous to Iran. This plant has healing qualities that have drawn the interest of the …