Whole Plant Adiantum Capillus-Veneris Linn Extract as an Anti-COVID-19 Therapy
May 2021
Studysummary This review discusses the use of Adiantum capillus-veneris (Maidenhair fern) extract to treat COVID-19 symptoms and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for controlled trials. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The document discusses the potential use of Adiantum capillus-veneris (Maidenhair fern) extract as a treatment for COVID-19 symptoms. This medicinal herb, widely used in Egypt, has been shown to treat many symptoms similar to those caused by COVID-19 and its underlying medical conditions. However, specific preclinical and clinical trials evaluating the effects of this herbal immunoregulator in COVID-19 patients have not been conducted. The document concludes that certain natural compounds from the plant could be effective in treating COVID-19 symptoms, based on general concepts from previous experiments. The review aims to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using Adiantum capillus-veneris extract during the COVID-19 pandemic and suggests further exploration of its potential as a modern therapeutic application.
