Ginseng, a promising choice for SARS-COV-2: A mini review
Publication Name
Journal of Ginseng Research
Abstract
The current Covid-19 pandemic has changed the entire world and bought so many unprecedented challenges to the scientific community. More than 5 million people died due to the SARS-COV-2 outbreak. For many thousands of years, ginseng, the traditional herb has been used for various infectious diseases by traditional healers. Ginseng showed promising antiviral effects by modulating both natural and acquired immunity. Ginseng might be used as a potential therapeutic agent to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection along with the vaccine. In this current review, we offer an alternative approach for SARS-COV-2 prevention during this unprecedented pandemic.
Open Access Status
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Funding Number
2017R1A6A1A03015642
Funding Sponsor
Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning