Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc A recent in vitro study by researchers from Germany examined aqueous licorice root extract for its neutralizing activity against SARS-CoV-2. In the investigation, the primary active ingredient in the root, glycyrrhizin, was revealed, and identified the underlying mechanism of viral neutralization. Cytotoxicity was confirmed at 4 different time points. The licorice root...
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