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Field Identification of Matricaria chamomilla using a Portable qPCR System

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Chamomile in combating SARS-Cov-2.

Ahmed M Tolah^1,2, Lamya M Ahmed²

¹Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Science, King Abdul-Aziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia.

|April 15, 2025

Summary

Chamomile decoction shows potential antiviral effects against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in laboratory studies. These findings suggest chamomile may serve as a natural remedy for viral infections like COVID-19.

Keywords:

COVID-19 Chamomile SARS-CoV-2 antiviral activity inhibition

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Area of Science:

Phytomedicine and Virology

Background:

Traditional herbal medicine has a long history in managing viral infections.
Chamomile has been proposed as a potential complementary treatment for COVID-19.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the in vitro neutralizing activity of chamomile decoction against SARS-CoV-2.
To evaluate the antiviral potential of chamomile for COVID-19 treatment.

Main Methods:

In vitro experiments were conducted using chamomile decoction.
The study assessed the inhibitory effects on SARS-CoV-2.

Main Results:

Chamomile decoction demonstrated significant inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro.
The experiments highlighted a potential antiviral effect of chamomile.

Conclusions:

Chamomile exhibits promising antiviral properties against SARS-CoV-2.
Chamomile decoction is recommended as a potential natural remedy for COVID-19.