• About Us
  • Advertise with Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA
  • Follow on Google News
Friday, March 24, 2023
  • Login
Pink Stories
  • Home
  • Women Entrepreneurs
  • Motherhood
  • Women Awards
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
    • Health & Fitness
      • Pregnancy
    • Fashion
    • Food & Recipes
    • Beauty
  • Others
    • Business
    • Bloggers and Influencers
    • Education
    • Sports
    • Women Scientists
    • Parenting
    • Shopping
    • Social Workers
    • Beauty Pageants
    • Relationship
    • Singlehood
    • Women Authors
    • Women Empowerment
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Women Entrepreneurs
  • Motherhood
  • Women Awards
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
    • Health & Fitness
      • Pregnancy
    • Fashion
    • Food & Recipes
    • Beauty
  • Others
    • Business
    • Bloggers and Influencers
    • Education
    • Sports
    • Women Scientists
    • Parenting
    • Shopping
    • Social Workers
    • Beauty Pageants
    • Relationship
    • Singlehood
    • Women Authors
    • Women Empowerment
No Result
View All Result
Pink Stories
No Result
View All Result
Home Lifestyle Health & Fitness

‘Mulethi’ may help alleviate aggressive symptoms of COVID-19

Pink Stories by Pink Stories
July 1, 2021
in Health & Fitness
0
‘Mulethi’ may help alleviate aggressive symptoms of COVID-19
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

New Delhi: In an interesting development, a team of scientists at the Government of India’s Department of Biotechnology (DBT)’s National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), has identified Mulethi, a commonly used herb, as a potential source for the development of a drug against COVID-19. 

Scientists have found that an active ingredient in the root of the herb called Glycyrrhizinlowered the severity of the disease and brought down viral replication.

Related articles

YOGA - A blessing for feminine fitness by Heena Rajgor

YOGA – A blessing for feminine fitness by Heena Rajgor

March 9, 2023
Protect your Hair this Holi with these Pro tips by Danish Batra MD of Hair Masters Luxury Salon

Protect your Hair this Holi with these Pro tips by Danish Batra, MD of Hair Masters Luxury Salon

March 4, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT

The finding assumes importance as there is still no specific drug to treat Covid-19 infection even while several vaccines have come up. The doctors currently manage with a few repurposed medicines.

ADVERTISEMENT

The NBRC team started looking for a drug against Covid-19 last year. They studied Mulethi as it was known to have excellent anti-inflammatory properties. They carried out a series of experiments to check its potential against the COVID virus.

When the COVID virus infects human cells, the body’s immune system reacts by releasing a set of proteins called cytokines. In the case of a severe infection, the immune cells respond rapidly by releasing a “storm of cytokines”. Sometimes this can become uncontrolled leading to severe inflammation and fluid accumulation in lung tissues. This condition may lead to acute respiratory distress, cell death, and eventually, organ failure. 

The NBRC scientists found that glycyrrhizin molecules in Mulethi could help avoid this problem. The researchers expressed specific viral proteins in human lung epithelial cells. The proteins triggered inflammation in these cells. Treatment with glycyrrhizin cleared the inflammation. The untreated cells succumbed to inflammation.

The scientists analysed the molecule further and found that apart from inhibiting the cytokine storm, glycyrrhizin also reduces viral replication by 90%. Mulethi is widely prescribed for lung ailments, chronic fevers and respiratory tract inflammation in Ayurveda, glycyrrhizin is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B and C.

“Given its safety profile and tolerability, Mulethi might constitute a viable therapeutic option in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection,” scientists said. The team is now looking for partners to carry forward the research into the preclinical stage. They have published a report on their study in Cytokine, the official journal of the International Cytokine and Interferon Society. Senior scientist ElloraSen conducted the study with her fellow researchers Pruthvi Gowda, Shruti Patrick, ShankerDatt, Rajesh Joshi, and Kumar Kumawat.

Tags: anti-inflammatoryCytokinesDBTDepartment of Biotechnologydiseaseepithelial cells.(India Science Wire)fluidGlycyrrhizinimmune systemlungorganproteinsrepurposed medicinesrespiratoryroottissueviral replication
ADVERTISEMENT
Pink Stories

Pink Stories

Related Posts

YOGA - A blessing for feminine fitness by Heena Rajgor
Health & Fitness

YOGA – A blessing for feminine fitness by Heena Rajgor

by Pink Stories
March 9, 2023
0

Yoga is an effective workout that can be easily practiced from home or anywhere, do not even need any instruments. Yoga is very effective for all...

Read more
Protect your Hair this Holi with these Pro tips by Danish Batra MD of Hair Masters Luxury Salon
Health & Fitness

Protect your Hair this Holi with these Pro tips by Danish Batra, MD of Hair Masters Luxury Salon

by Pink Stories
March 4, 2023
0

New Delhi: Holi is just round the corner and protecting our hairs has always been a challenge for both men and women, the festivity sometimes takes...

Read more
Young Doctor Launches Free Support Helpline for Children
Health & Fitness

Young Doctor Launches Free Support Helpline for Children

by Pink Stories
February 14, 2023
0

Dr. Avanthika Chaithanya, a young doctor and to-be pediatrician from Bangalore, has recently launched a free support helpline specifically for children and adolescents, called “The Safe...

Read more
Twachaa Skin and laser clinic – USFDA approved Obesity platform that helps you get in shape
Health & Fitness

Twachaa Skin and laser clinic – USFDA approved Obesity platform that helps you get in shape

by Pink Stories
January 28, 2023
0

Dr. Megha Modi is the renowned practicing Dermatologist in Delhi NCR and the Director of Twachaa skin & laser clinic. With Vast experience of over a...

Read more
All you need to know about Ectopic Pregnancy
Health & Fitness

All you need to know about Ectopic Pregnancy

by Pink Stories
December 20, 2022
0

Dr. Shilpa Kava, Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Sakra World Hospital Pregnancies are journeys of joy and stronger emotional bonding between couples and families. But perhaps,...

Read more
Next Post
SRL group is all set to release their 2022 Calendar: ' Calendar for a Noble Cause'

SRL group is all set to release their 2022 Calendar: ' Calendar for a Noble Cause'

Celebrity numerologist Sheelaa M Bajaj's empowerment platform moves online

Celebrity numerologist Sheelaa M Bajaj's empowerment platform moves online

Urvashi Rautela giving traditional vibes in bandhani lehenga from Asha Gautam along with statement jewellery for a recent wedding!

Urvashi Rautela giving traditional vibes in bandhani lehenga from Asha Gautam along with statement jewellery for a recent wedding!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

RECOMMENDED

Nirmala Namkeen products never compromise on quality and health apart from taste
Food & Recipes

Nirmala Namkeen products never compromise on quality and health apart from taste

November 2, 2021
Meet Richa Dalwani - the Fearless Heritage Girl of India on a mission of ‘GharGharHeritage’
Women Entrepreneurs

Meet Richa Dalwani – the Fearless Heritage Girl of India on a mission of ‘GharGharHeritage’

October 20, 2021

CATEGORIES

  • Beauty
  • Beauty Pageants
  • Bloggers and Influencers
  • Business
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion
  • Food & Recipes
  • Health & Fitness
  • Lifestyle
  • Motherhood
  • National
  • Pregnancy
  • Relationship
  • Shopping
  • Social Workers
  • Sports
  • Women Authors
  • Women Awards
  • Women Empowerment
  • Women Entrepreneurs
  • Women Politicians
  • Women Scientists

TAGS

actress actress Giorgia Andriani Actress Jyoti Saxena Actress Pranati Rai Prakash Ahmedabad blogger blogging Content Creator designer apparels Dr. Blossom Kochhar Dubai décor entrepreneur Fashion fashion accessories fashion exhibition of India furnishing concepts Ginny Kapoor Hi life Exhibition home accessories India's Most Prominent Pageant influencer Influencerquipo jewellery Marriott Surat model Mr. Gagandeep Kapoor Mr.Gagan Kapoor Mrs.INDIA Galaxy 2022 Mrs.INDIA My Identity Mrs.INDIA My Identity 2022 Mrs. INDIA My Identity pageant Mrs India Galaxy national pageant National Pageant Mrs.INDIA Galaxy 2022 Seema Kalavadia social media Social Media Influencer Soumita Saha Surat Surat Hi Life Exhibition Urvashi Rautela Vibrant Concepts wedding ensembles Women Empowerment

© 2022 Pink Stories - Design & developed by Brand Maker RD.

  • About Us
  • Advertise with Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA
  • Follow on Google News
No Result
View All Result
  • About Us
  • Advertise with Us
  • Contact Us
  • DMCA
  • Home
  • Privacy Policy

© 2022 Pink Stories - Design & developed by Brand Maker RD.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In