According to a group of scientists from the Universitätsklinikum Essen (University Hospital Essen), licorice root, which is part of many drugs for cough remedies, can suppress the development of coronavirus.
German scientists have discovered a natural substance that curbs the coronavirus
Licorice root is a well-known cough remedy.
"Aqueous extracts of licorice roots showed a neutralizing effect at a concentration of 0.5-1 mg /ml," RIA Novosti reports citing a scientific study. Scientists believe that the active substance of licorice root, which curbs the development of the virus, is glycyrrhizic acid.
Experts emphasize the need to further study the effects of acid on the coronavirus. This substance has long been proven to be antiviral effective in the treatment of herpes and other infections.
According to Ayzdorov, licorice root contains a wide range of substances useful for the human body. In addition to the above-mentioned glycyrrhizic acid, it contains ascorbic acid, essential oils, flavonoids and asparagine. Licorice root is used not only for coughing, but also for the treatment of stomach ulcers and as a detoxifier.