Compound in the Herb Rosemary May Be Useful Against COVID-19 and Other Inflammatory Diseases


This shows rosemary in a bowlCarnosic acid, a compound found in the herb rosemary, can block the interaction with the COVID-19 SARS_CoV_2 spike protein and ACE2, the protein receptor the virus uses to gain access into cells. The compound appears to have anti-inflammatory effects and has previously been associated with a reduction in Alzheimer’s symptoms.