Historical texts as a potential resource for plant-derived natural products against SARS-CoV-2 - the example of the Receptarium of Burkhard III von Hallwyl from 16th century Switzerland
Nina Vahekeni, Jonas Stehlin, Corinna Urmann, Evelyn Wolfram, Yannick Geissmann, Yelena Ruedin, Samuel Peter, Olivier B. Engler, Andreas Lardos
This study screens historical plant recipes for antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2, identifying four plant extracts with significant antiviral effects.
Frontiers in Pharmacology · Feb 19, 2026Peer-reviewedPharmacology & Toxicology