West African medicinal plants and their constituent compounds as treatments for viral infections, including SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19.

Temidayo D Popoola Peter A Segun Edmund Ekuadzi Rita Akosua Dickson Olanrewaju R Awotona Lutfun Nahar Satyajit Dey Sarker Amos Akintayo Fatokun

Published in: Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (2022)

Natural products could be successfully exploited for treating viral infections/diseases, including COVID-19. Strengthening natural products research capacity in developing countries is, therefore, a key strategy for reducing health inequalities, improving global health, and enhancing preparedness for future pandemics.

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