Turmeric could have antiviral properties

(Microbiology Society) Curcumin, a natural compound found in the spice turmeric, could help eliminate certain viruses, research has found. A study published in the Journal of General Virology showed that curcumin can prevent Transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) - an alpha-group coronavirus that infects pigs - from infecting cells. At higher doses, the compound was also found to kill virus particles.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news