"Willow Bark Extract: A Powerful Antiviral Agent, Study Finds"
Scientists in Finland have discovered that an extract of willow bark has a broad-spectrum antiviral effect, working against both enveloped coronaviruses (including COVID-19) and non-enveloped enteroviruses. This extract could potentially be a game-changer as there are currently no clinically approved drugs that directly target enteroviruses. The extract did not harm cells and efficiently protected them from infection. Further research is needed to understand the specific bioactive compounds responsible for the antiviral effect, potentially leading to new revolutionary antiviral treatments for colds and flu.