ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Pharmacol., 14 May 2021

Sec. Ethnopharmacology

Volume 12 - 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2021.640782

Broad Anti-Viral Capacities of Lian-Hua-Qing-Wen Capsule and Jin-Hua-Qing-Gan Granule and Rational use Against COVID-19 Based on Literature Mining

  • 1. Institute of Basic Theory for Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China

  • 2. State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China

  • 3. The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China

  • 4. Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China

  • 5. Department of Nephropathy, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China

Abstract

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a matter of international concern as the disease is spreading exponentially. Statistics showed that infected patients in China who received combined treatment of Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern medicine exhibited lower fatality rate and relatively better clinical outcomes. Both Lian-Hua-Qing-Wen Capsule (LHQWC) and Jin-Hua-Qing-Gan Granule (JHQGG) have been recommended by China Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of COVID-19 and have played a vital role in the prevention of a variety of viral infections. Here, we desired to analyze the broad-spectrum anti-viral capacities of LHQWC and JHQGG, and to compare their pharmacological functions for rational clinical applications. Based on literature mining, we found that both LHQWC and JHQGG were endowed with multiple antiviral activities by both targeting viral life cycle and regulating host immune responses and inflammation. In addition, from literature analyzed, JHQGG is more potent in modulating viral life cycle, whereas LHQWC exhibits better efficacies in regulating host anti-viral responses. When translating into clinical applications, oral administration of LHQWC could be more beneficial for patients with insufficient immune functions or for patients with alleviated symptoms after treatment with JHQGG.

Introduction

Lian-Hua-Qing-Wen Capsule and Jin-Hua-Qing-Gan Granule are Both Recommended as Effective “Chinese Solution” Against COVID-19

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemics has reached almost every country in the world. Compared with the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003 and the pandemic of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in 2012, COVID-19 caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 infection has relatively low fatality rate, whereas much more rapid and higher human-to-human transmissibility (Meo et al., 2020). Typically, the existence of a large number of asymptomatic carriers of SARS-CoV-2 additionally exerts potential burden to the control and prevention of COVID-19.

SARS-CoV-2 can be easily transmitted through respiratory droplets or by aerosol, and infected people have a wide range of reported symptoms, from mild symptoms to severe illness. The most common manifestations of COVID-19 are fever or chill, dry cough and fatigue, which could be accompanied with a temporary loss of smell or taste, muscle or body aches. In critical cases, acute myocardial injury, liver or kidney dysfunction and blood-clotting complications may occur Huang et al. (2020), Khider et al. (2020), consequently leading to septic shock and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) or death. The “Clinical Treatment for COVID-19” issued by the World Health Organization recommends that symptomatic treatments that relieve fever and pain, together with adequate nutritional supports are basically required for mild cases of COVID-19. For severe SARS-CoV-2 infections, oxygen therapy and fluid supply need to be reinforced. In spite of supportive measures above, potential anti-viral drugs which were used for diseases due to viral infections other than SARS-CoV-2 have been repurposed for COVID-19, such as remdesivir, ribavirin and hydroxychloroquine are however not addressed because of reported side-effects or lack of supporting evidence from large-scale randomized controlled trials (Izcovich et al., 2020; Trivedi et al., 2020; Qaseem et al., 2021). Likewise, vaccine development involves a difficult, complex and costly process, and the success of which is at a high risk of failure protecting against mutant viral variants (Biswas and Majumder, 2020; Penarrubia et al., 2020). Despite the development of vaccines, scientists are still tirelessly designing new drugs and repurposing existing drugs against SARS-CoV-2. Though tremendous strides have been made in the fight against coronaviruses, a lack of safe and effective anti-SARS-CoV-2 drugs is still a key factor restricting the prevention and control of COVID-19 pandemics.

The practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has accumulated a wealth of clinical experience in the treatment of infectious diseases since Qin-Han (about 221 BC to 220 AD) and developed into a theory in Ming-Qing period (about 1,368–1777 AD). Infectious diseases in TCM have been described as “infections caused by toxic qi”, “warm pathogen first invades lung via nose and mouth”, and “disease spreads due to close contact”. These descriptions fit well with the epidemiological characteristics of modern acute infectious diseases. According to TCM theory, COVID-19 is the result of invasion by dampness-toxin pathogens, therefore COVID-19 is pathogenically characterized by dampness-toxin and host healthy-qi deficiency. Most patients first present mild sign of dampness, like fatigue, poor appetite and greasy thick tongue coating (Zheng, 2020). As disease progresses, dampness-toxin invades interiority and diffuses into triple energizer, leading to vital qi impairment and accumulation of toxin-qi in viscera. Excessive accumulation of dampness-toxin may easily lead to vital qi exhaustion and consequently loss of life. Hence, TCM formulae functioning to remove dampness-toxin are effective in preventing COVID-19 progress. Being the first country that was attacked by COVID-19, approximately 91.5% confirmed patients in China were treated with TCM formulae and the total effective rate has reached to 90%. In Wuhan Jiang-Xia Square Cabin Hospital, none of the 564 COVID-19 patients who received combined treatment of TCM and modern medicine developed into severe conditions, and TCM addition significantly reduced the course of hospitalization (Ren et al., 2020).

Both LHQWC and JHQGG belong to “Three Drugs, Three Prescriptions”, official prescriptions of TCM used in the fight against COVID-19 in China. LHQWC, composed of Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl, Lonicera japonica Thunb., honey-fried Ephedra sinica Stapf, fried Prunus sibirica L., Gypsum Fibrosum, Isatis tinctoria L., Dryopteris crassirhizoma Nakai, Houttuynia cordata Thunb., Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth., Rheum palmatum L., Rhodiola crenulata (Hook.f. and Thomson) H. Ohba, Mentha canadensis L. and Glycyrrhiza glabra L., is innovative Chinese Patent Medicine (CPM) approved during the SARS epidemics in 2003. JHQGG, the other CPM constituting Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl, Lonicera japonica Thunb., Ephedra sinica Stapf, Prunus sibirica L., l-Menthol, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, Fritillaria thunbergii Miq., Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge, Arctium lappa L. and Artemisia annua L., has been approved to treat H1N1 influenza virus infection since 2009. Both LHQWC and JHQGG are developed based on Ma-Xing-Shi-Gan Decoction and Yin-Qiao Powder, classic TCM decoctions used for respiratory infections recorded in Treatize on Exogenous Febrile Disease (about 210 AD) and Systematic Differentiation of Warm Diseases (1798 AD), respectively. In clinical practices resolving respiratory infections, LHQWC is mainly used to clear away plague, remove toxins, ventilate lungs and discharge heat, whereas JHQGG is applied to dispel wind, clear heat and resolve toxin. In the combat against COVID-19, National Health Commission of China approved both LHQWC and JHQGG as clinical therapies in China, and observational studies showed that both can effectively relieve fever, fatigue, cough and phlegm in the early stage of COVID-19, contributing to reductions in risks of rapid clinical deterioration. Supportively, in vitro studies have revealed that both formulae have anti-inflammatory effects, providing fundamental evidence for clinical application of both formulae in the fight against COVID-19 (Cheng, 2020; Duan, 2020; Hu et al., 2020; Runfeng et al., 2020; Zhang et al., 2020).

Holism Theory of TCM and Anti-viral Actions of Lian-Hua-Qing-Wen Capsule and Jin-Hua-Qing-Gan Granule, a Reflection of Host-Directed Therapy in Modern Medicine

Holism is the fundamental concept in TCM, which emphasizes the connections of the whole body and intends to treat the whole person rather than focusing on individual symptoms. Directed by holistic view, TCM practitioners adopt syndrome differentiation (Bian Zheng), a comprehensive analysis of a variety of clinical information, and herbal formulae to resolve single or complex uncomfortability of patients. This holism theory of TCM dovetails with the principle of host-directed therapy (HDT). HDT is a novel concept in the treatment for infectious diseases and was first used in tuberculosis in 2015 (Zumla et al., 2015). After then, HDT was gradually fulfilled as anti-viral strategies. Compared to conventional anti-viral therapies, which focus on inhibiting virus activity, HDT aims to maintain homeostasis of host by stimulating anti-viral responses and suppressing immune injuries. It has been shown that compared to single anti-pathogen treatment, HDT is able to reduce the risks of drug resistance induced by bacteria and viruses, endowing HDT a therapeutic potential of being broad-spectrum anti-viral tactics (Kaufmann et al., 2018). Clinical investigations proposed that viral infection-triggered cytokine storm was a vital factor mediating the rapid progress of COVID-19 (Wang T. et al., 2020). High levels of IL (Interleukin) -6 and IL-10, while low levels of CD4+ T and CD8+ T cells can be observed in COVID-19 patients (Guan et al., 2020; Wan et al., 2020). Moreover, plasma IL-2, IL-7, IL-10, GCSF (granulocyte colony-stimulating factor), IP-10 (interferon gamma-induced protein-10), MCP-1 (monocyte chemoattractant protein-1), MIP-1α (macrophage inflammatory protein-1 alpha) and TNF-α (tumor necrosis factor-alpha) are consistently higher in intensive care unit (ICU) patients compared to mild cases (Huang et al., 2020), suggesting that virus-induced exaggerated immune responses and the resulting immune injuries are involved in the progression of COVID-19. Accordingly, HDT-oriented treatments that inhibit IL-6 signaling by down-regulating IL-6 receptors have been suggested as a potential solution for COVID-19 patients (Zumla et al., 2020). Consistent with HDT, in the combat against COVID-19, TCM addresses that sufficient healthy-qi within the body is key to prevent pathogen invasion, so-called “strengthening host resistance to eliminate pathogenic factors”. Accordingly, inspiring vital qi is at the root of preventing infectious diseases in TCM. The functions of “healthy-qi” resemble “immunity” of host, and “pathogenic factors” stand for all substances that affect host homeostasis, such as viruses and bacteria. As emphasized in HDT that considering individuals as a whole rather than separating parts, “strengthening host resistance to eliminate pathogenic factors” in TCM addresses an overall reaction of host in response to invasive viruses, whereas the destiny of pathogen itself is not primarily important. Moreover, same as the HDT concept implicates, the ultimate goal of TCM treatment is to maintain host homeostasis via balancing interactions between host and pathogens, or by establishing equilibrium between stimulating anti-viral reactions and suppressing overactivated immune responses that subsequently cause tissue injuries.

Following the HDT principle and holism theory of TCM, this study primarily desired to gain more insight into the broad anti-viral features of LHQWC and JHQGG, both of which have been applied to treat a variety of viral infections. However, considering that the main herbal composition of LHQWC and JHQGG largely overlap, it therefore appears confusing in the selection of appropriate formula for individual clinical cases. In this scenario, it is of prime importance to also distinguish the similarities and differences between the two formulae in terms of pharmacological anti-viral functions. To implement these goals, we manually grouped the individual active components from either LHQWC or JHQGG or both into two categories, namely constituents that interfere with viral life cycle and components that regulate host immune responses and inflammation. Through comprehensive literature review, data mining and pharmacological target enrichment analysis, we investigated the strength of LHQWC and JHQGG in the above-mentioned virus or host arm to compare their anti-viral functionalities. The holism-directed analysis of LHQWC and JHQGG will provide more insightful information and comprehensive understanding for rational use of these two CPMs in the combat against COVID-19, as well as the emerging or re-emerging pandemics of infectious diseases.

Materials and Methods

Literature Collection and Inclusion

In order to collect sufficient data on anti-viral effects of LHQWC and JHQGG, we employed Pubmed (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov), Ovid (https://ovidsp.ovid.com/), CNKI (https://www.cnki.net), WANFANG (http://www.wanfangdata.com.cn/index.html) and WEIPU (http://www.cqvip.com/) database by searching either the full name of formulae, such as “Lianhua Qingwen Capsules”, “Jinhua Qinggan Granules”, or names of individual medicinal herbs, or active ingredients, together with “virus” as keywords. In addition, bioactive components that were proposed to be antivirals were included via network pharmacology-based prediction and analysis. A total of 1,110 articles were collected for next filtration. For the analysis of broad anti-viral activities, we then excluded studies reporting negative outcomes, clinical trials generally indicating viral infections without clarifying taxonomy of viruses, investigations using inactivated or attenuated viruses as vaccines, and articles with no access to full context due to age. A total of 812 articles were analyzed at this stage. For detailed comparisons of active anti-viral components and pharmacological functions of formulae, studies without indicating names of active components were further excluded. Notably, no information regarding Gypsum Fibrosum and fried Prunus sibirica L. in relevant to virus, and we did not find data by searching bioactive components directly isolated from JHQGG, hence we only took ingredients determined by predictive parsing of network pharmacology. Finally, 117 articles were included for comparison of pharmacological functions.

Constructing “Formula–Herb–Virus–Baltimore Classification of Viruses” Network

In order to describe broad-spectrum anti-viral activities of LHQWC and JHQGG, we grouped antiviral data collected as mentioned, and built a network in forms of “Formula-herb-virus-Baltimore classification of viruses”. To further interpret the common and distinctive anti-viral activities of LHQWC and JHQGG in terms of holism theory of TCM, we classified the anti-viral actions reported for LHQWC and JHQGG into being either associated with viral life cycle or responsible to host immune responses and inflammation. To gain more insightful understanding, we further categorized active components that disrupt virus life cycle into three levels, including direct virucidal activity, inhibition of viral entry, and suppression of viral replication and egress. Generally, inhibitors of virus entry act through deforming viral particles or blocking the attachment or binding of virions to host cells. The control of virus replication is mainly mediated by inhibiting replicator machineries encoded by viral systems, and prevention of virus egress is a process involves an interference with assembly and release of progeny viruses, which may initiate a secondary round infection. For the actions of regulating host immune responses and inflammation, it represents any virucidal effects due to an indirect response by modulating host immune system, such as increasing interferons (IFNs) expression, or decreasing self-targeted inflammatory injuries, or promoting repair process post virus infection without involving viral molecule-associated biological events. Based on literature mining and analysis, we next counted the frequencies of active components of LHQWC and JHQGG that have been sorted into each of the two categories, and accordingly a radar chart was drawn to visualize and compare the power of LHQWC and JHQGG against viral infection in terms of modulating viral life cycle and regulating host immune responses and inflammation.

Results

The broad-Spectrum Anti-Viral Activities of Lian-Hua-Qing-Wen Capsule and Jin-Hua-Qing-Gan Granule

Multi-ingredients, multi-targets and multi-pathways are primary features of TCM formulae, suggesting that active ingredients of one medicinal herb may exert anti-viral functions via diverse pharmacological mechanisms. As shown in Figure 1, active components in both LHQWC and JHQGG have been shown to target 87 different types of viruses, covering all the seven classes according to the Baltimore classification. This wide range of anti-viral activities of LHQWC and JHQGG addresses that TCM formulae used in COVID-19 pandemics could be potentially applied for other virological infections, such as influenza A virus, Zika virus and herpesvirus.

FIGURE 1

Similarities and Differences of Lian-Hua-Qing-Wen Capsule and Jin-Hua-Qing-Gan Granule as Antivirals

Both LHQWC and JHQGG possess broad-spectrum anti-viral potentials through interfering with viral life cycle and modulating host immune responses, which are associated with a diversity of proposed pharmacological actions as detailed in Tables 1, 2, 3; Figure 2. When comparing LHQWC and JHQGG, no difference was found in the types of their targeted viruses (Table 1; Figure 1). In terms of active components that disrupt viral life cycle (Table 1; Figure 2), only few literatures reported a direct virucidal activity from components of LHQWC and JHQGG (Table 1-1.1; Figure 2), about 24% studies showed suppression of viral entry (Table 1-1.2; Figure 2), while 70% studies focused on inhibitory effects toward viral replication and release (Table 1-1.3; Figure 2) Among all data analyzed, constituents from Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin) of JHQGG have been mostly reported to interfere with viral life cycle in all three phases analyzed. Besides, components from Isatis tinctoria L (Ban Lan Gen) and Rheum palmatum L (Da Huang) of LHQWC are shown highly effective in blocking viral entry, replication and release. JHQGG weights slightly higher than LHQWC in terms of viral replication and release, whereas little difference was obtained in the early phase of viral life cycle (Table 1; Figure 2). Regarding “host immune responses and inflammation”, it is interesting that constituents from Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin) of JHQGG again exhibited the greatest potential, followed by components from Isatis tinctoria L (Ban Lan Gen) and Rheum palmatum L (Da Huang) in LHQWC. When comparing LHQWC and JHQGG, LHQWC weights slightly higher than JHQGG (Table 2; Figure 2). In addition, several studies have proposed other anti-viral mechanisms that could not be grouped into the above two categories, such as maintaining host redox homeostasis, or acting on microbiota, or gut-lung axis, or energy sensor AMPK, or autophagy (Table 3; Figure 2). Detailed information regarding the TCM features, pharmacological functions of individual herbs and components was outlined in Table 4.

TABLE 1

1.1 Direct virucidal activity
VirusActive componentHerbReferences
Chikungunya VirusBaicalinScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Oo et al. (2018)
Coxsackievirus A16Glycyrrhizic acidGlycyrrhiza glabra L. (Gan Cao)Wang et al. (2013)
Herpes simplex virus type1Chinonin/AsphoninAnemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge (Zhi Mu)Jiang and Xiang (2004)
Newcastle disease virusBaicalinScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Jia et al. (2016)
Respiratory syncytial virusLonicera japonica Thunb extractsLonicera japonica Thunb. (Jin Yin Hua)Zhang et al. (2014)
1.2 Inhibit viral entry
VirusActive componentMechanismsHerbRef
Coxsackie virus B3ArtemisininInhibits viral absorptionArtemisia annua L. (Qing Hao)Ma (2004)
BaicalinReduces cellular lipid synthesisScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Wang et al. (2020a)
Herpes simplex virusHouttuynia cordata Thunb. ExtractsBlocks viral binding and penetrationHouttuynia cordata Thunb. (Yu Xing Cao)Zhou (2017); Hung et al. (2015)
Herpes simplex virus type1Isatis tinctoria L. extractsInhibits viral entryIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Fang, 2005)
Herpes simplex virus type1 type2 and varicella zoster virusHouttuynoid ABlocks viral membrane fusionHouttuynia cordata Thunb. (Yu Xing Cao)Li et al. (2017a)
Herpes simplex virus type2Chinonin/AsphoninInhibits viral adsorptionAnemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge (Zhi Mu)Jiang et al. (2005)
Human cytomegalovirusBaicaleinBlocks viral entry through inhibiting epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase activity and viral nuclear translocationScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Evers et al. (2005)
Human rotavirusRheum palmatum L. extractsInhibits viral entryRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)He et al. (2013)
Influenza A VirusFlavonoids-enriched extract from Scutellaria baicalensis rootReduces hemagglutininScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Zhi et al. (2019)
RheinInhibits viral absorptionRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)Wang et al. (2018)
Isatis tinctoria L. extract Clemastanin B, epigoitrin, phenylpropanoids portion and the mixture of phenylpropanoids, alkaloids and organic acid fractionsBlocks viral attachmentIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Xiao et al. (2016)
GlycyrrhizinReduces endocytotic activity and virus uptakeGlycyrrhiza glabra L. (Gan Cao)Wolkerstorfer et al. (2009)
Isatis tinctoria L. water extractsInhibits attachment of viruses to cellsIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Chen et al. (2006)
(+)-catechinInhibits acidification of endosomes and lysosomesEphedra sinica Stapf (Ma Huang)Mantani et al. (2001)
5,7,4′-trihydroxy-8-methoxyflavoneInhibits fusion of virus with endosome/lysosome membraneScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Nagai et al. (1995a); Nagai et al. (1995b)
Influenza A virus, Coxsackievirus B3, AdenovirusPatchouli alcoholInhibits infection at the earliest stages of the viral life cycle, including virus attachment and entryPogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth. (Guang Huo Xiang)Wei et al. (2013)
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virusFlavaspidic acid ABInhibits viral endocytosisDryopteris crassirhizoma Nakai (Mian Ma Guan Zhong)Yang et al. (2013)
Respiratory syncytial virusLonicera japonica Thunb. ExtractsInhibits viral absorptionLonicera japonica Thunb. (Jin Yin Hua)Zhang et al. (2014)
Ephedra Sinica water extractsInhibits viral absorption and penetrationEphedra sinica Stapf (Ma Huang)Zhu and Li (2012)
Radix Glycyrrhizae water extractsInhibits viral attachment and penetrationGlycyrrhiza glabra L. (Gan Cao)Yeh et al. (2013)
SARS CoronavirusEmodinTargets spike glycoprotein thus inhibits receptor bindingRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)Ho et al. (2007)
1.3 Inhibit viral replication and release
VirusActive componentMechanismsHerbRef
Bovine viral diarrhea virus, a surrogate in vitro model of hepatitis C virusNovel artemisinin derivatives (AD)AD1 and AD2 inhibit the release of Bovine viral diarrhea virus -RNAArtemisia annua L. (Qing Hao)Blazquez et al. (2013)
Coxsackie virus B3EmodinUnknownRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)Cai and Luo (2014)
ArtemisininInhibits viral replicationArtemisia annua L. (Qing Hao)Ma (2004)
Isatis tinctoria L. polysaccharides extractsInhibits viral replicationIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Zhang et al. (2009)
Coxsakievirus B5 and respiratory syncytial virusEmodinInhibits Viral biological synthesisRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)Liu et al. (2015)
Dengue virusLonicera japonica Thunb. aqueous extractsThe microRNA let-7a targets viral non-structural protein1Lonicera japonica Thunb. (Jin Yin Hua)Lee et al. (2017)
Ebola virus18β-glycyrrhetinic acidBinds to nucleoproteinGlycyrrhiza glabra L. (Gan Cao)Fu et al. (2016)
Enterovirus 71Glycyrrhizic acidInhibits viral replicationGlycyrrhiza glabra L. (Gan Cao)Wang et al. (2013)
Rheum palmatum L. extractsReduces viral replicationRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)Lin et al. (2009)
Norwogonin, oroxylin A, mosloflavoneInhibits expression of viral capsid proteinsScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Choi et al. (2016)
BaicalinInterfers with 3D polymerase transcription and translationScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Li et al. (2015)
Honeysuckle-encoded microRNA2911Targets viral envelope protein1 gene of Enterovirus 71Lonicera japonica Thunb. (Jin Yin Hua)Li et al. (2018)
EmodinDiminishes cell cycle arrest at S phase induced infectionRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)Zhong et al. (2017)
Epstein-Barr VirusBaicaleinRepresses Epstein–Barr nuclear antigen1 Q-promoter activityScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Zhang et al. (2018)
5,7,2′-trihydroxy- and 5,7,2′,3′-tetrahydroxyflavoneUnknownScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Konoshima et al. (1992)
Arctium lappa L. extractsSuppresses viral replication and decreases viral antigen expression, including capsid antigen and early antigenArctium lappa L. (Niu Bang Zi)Chen and Huang (1994)
Hepatitis B virusNovel artemisinin derivatives (AD)AD1 and AD2 reduce the release of Hepatitis B virus -DNAArtemisia annua L. (Qing Hao)Blazquez et al. (2013)
Hepatitis C virusPheophytinInhibits Hepatitis C virus -nonstructural3 proteaseLonicera japonica Thunb. (Jin Yin Hua)Wang et al. (2009a)
Herpes simplex virusHouttuynia cordata Thunb. ExtractsSuppresses viral replication via inhibiting NF-κB activationHouttuynia cordata Thunb. (Yu Xing Cao)Hung et al. (2015)
Herpes simplex virus type1Isatis tinctoria L. extractsInhibits viral replicationIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Fang (2005)
Arctium lappa L. hydroalcoholic extractsSuppresses viral replicationArctium lappa L. (Niu Bang Zi)Dias et al. (2017)
Chinonin/AsphoninInhibits viral replicationAnemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge (Zhi Mu)Jiang and Xiang (2004)
Herpes simplex virus type2Chinonin/AsphoninInhibits viral replicationAnemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge (Zhi Mu)Jiang et al. (2005)
Human cytomegalovirusArtemisinin-derived monomers artesunate (AS)Inhibits viral replication as hypophosphorylation (activity) of the retinoblastoma protein (pRb)Artemisia annua L. (Qing Hao)Roy et al. (2015)
GenisteinBlocks viral immediate-early protein functioningScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Evers et al. (2005)
Human immunodeficiency virus type1Artemisia afraUnknownArtemisia annua L. (Qing Hao)Lubbe et al. (2012)
Sennoside AInhibits viral replication by targeting viral reverse transcription process including inhibiting HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase-associated DNA Polymerase and Ribonuclease H activitiesRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)Esposito et al. (2016)
BaicaleinBinds to the hydrophobic region of the HIV-1 integrase catalytic core domainScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Ahn et al. (2001)
BaicalinInhibits HIV-1 reverse transcriptase activityScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Kitamura et al. (1998)
Containing Scutellaria baicalensis aqueous extractsInhibits human immunodeficiency virus type-1 proteaseScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Lam et al. (2000)
Human rotavirusRheum palmatum L. extractsInhibits viral replicationRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)He et al. (2013)
Influenza A VirusIsatis tinctoria L. erucic acidReduces viral polymerase transcription activityIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Liang et al. (2020)
Baicalein and biochanin AInhibits viral replicationScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Michaelis et al. (2014)
Oroxylin AInhibits neuraminidaseScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Jin et al. (2018)
Flavonoids-enriched extract from Scutellaria baicalensis rootInhibits neuraminidase activitiesScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Zhi et al. (2019)
BaicalinInhibits RNA polymerase activityScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Guo et al. (2016)
BaicalinInteracts with RNA binding domain of Non-structural protein1Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Nayak et al. (2014)
GlycyrrhizinInhibits influenza virus polymerase activityGlycyrrhiza glabra L. (Gan Cao)Moisy et al. (2012)
Aloe-emodinInhibits viral replication through galectin-3 up-regulationRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)Li et al. (2014)
BaicalinInhibits viral replicationScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Sithisarn et al. (2013)
BaicalinInhibits neuraminidase activityScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Sithisarn et al. (2013)
Isatis tinctoria L. extract Clemastanin B (CB), epigoitrin, phenylpropanoids portion (PEP) and the mixture of phenylpropanoids, alkaloids and organic acid fractionsInhibits viral replicationIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Xiao et al. (2016)
Isatis tinctoria L. extractsSuppresses expression of influenza virus nucleoproteinIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Xu et al. (2010)
Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth extractsSuppresses viral replicationPogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth. (Guang Huo Xiang)Yang (2010)
Fritillaria thunbergiiUnknownFritillaria thunbergii Miq. (Zhe Bei Mu)Kim et al. (2020)
Chlorogenic acidInhibits neuraminidaseLonicera japonica Thunb. (Jin Yin Hua)Ding et al. (2017)
Honeysuckle (HS)-encoded atypical microRNA-MIR2911Inhibits IAV-encoded PB2 and NS1 protein expressionLonicera japonica Thunb. (Jin Yin Hua)Zhou et al. (2015)
Forsythoside A from Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl fruitReduces influenza viral M1 proteinForsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl (Lian Qiao)Law et al. (2017)
ChalconesInhibits neuraminidase activityGlycyrrhiza glabra L. (Gan Cao)Dao et al. (2011)
Houttuynia cordata Thunb. flavonoids extractsInhibits neuraminidase activityHouttuynia cordata Thunb. (Yu Xing Cao)Ling et al. (2020)
Isatis tinctoria L. N-butanol extractsInhibits viral replicationIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Liu et al. (2012)
Newcastle disease virusBaicalinInhibits apoptosis of virus-infected cells and suppresses viral spreadScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Jia et al. (2016)
Polyphenolic extractsPogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth polyphenolic extractsInhibits neuraminidase activityPogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth. (Guang Huo Xiang)Liu (2016)
Porcine epidemic diarrhea virusPogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth polysaccharides extractsInhibits viral replicationPogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth. (Guang Huo Xiang)Chen et al. (2020)
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virusIsatis tinctoria L. polysaccharide extractsInhibits viral replicationIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Wei et al. (2011)
Flavaspidic acid AB from Dryopteris crassirhizomaInhibits viral replicationDryopteris crassirhizoma Nakai (Mian Ma Guan Zhong)Yang et al. (2013)
Isatis tinctoria L. polysaccharide extractsInhibits viral replicationIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Liu (2016)
ArtemisininInhibits viral replicationArtemisia annua L. (Qing Hao)Liu (2016)
Respiratory syncytial virusIsatis root extractInhibits viral NS1 and L proteinsIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Zhang (2017)
(-)-(R)-nyasol (= 4,4'-(1Z,3R)-Penta-1,4-diene-1,3-diyldiphenol and broussonin AUnknownAnemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge (Zhi Mu)Bae et al. (2007)
Lonicera japonica Thunb. ExtractsInhibits viral biosynthesisLonicera japonica Thunb. (Jin Yin Hua)Li (2010)
SARS coronavirusHouttuynia cordata Thunb. ExtractsInhibits SARS-CoV 3C-like protease and RNA-dependent RNA polymeraseHouttuynia cordata Thunb. (Yu Xing Cao)Lau et al. (2008)
Rheum palmatum L. extractsInhibits SARS coronavirus 3C-like proteaseRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)Luo et al. (2009)

Active anti-viral components from LHQWC and JHQGG, and their mechanisms of action regulating viral life cycle.

TABLE 2

VirusActive componentMechanismsHerbReferences
Bovine viral diarrhea virusForsythoside APromotes peripheral blood mononuclear cell proliferation and T cell activation, TRAF2-dependent CD28-4-1BB signaling; induces IFN-γForsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl (Lian Qiao)Li et al. (2011)
Coxsackie virus B3EmodinReduces pro-inflammatory cytokinesRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)Cai and Luo (2014)
EmodinRegulates IL-17/IL-23 axisRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)Jiang et al. (2014)
RhodiolaUnknownRhodiola crenulata (Hook.f. and Thomson) H.Ohba (Hong Jing Tian)Liu et al. (2002)
Coxsakievirus B5 and respiratory syncytial virusEmodinDecreases IFN-α, enhance TNF-γRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)Liu et al. (2015)
Hepatitis B virusIsatis tinctoria L. polysaccharide extractsEnhances IFN-α and antiviral proteins, including p-STAT-1, p-STAT-2, p-JAK1, p-TYK2, OAS1, and Mx, via activation of JAK/STAT signal pathwayIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Wang et al. (2020b)
Hepatitis C virusArtemisia annua polysaccharidesPromotes IFN-γ secretionArtemisia annua L. (Qing Hao)Bao et al. (2015)
Herpes simplex virus type1Essential oil of Mentha suaveolensUnknownMentha canadensis L. (Bohe)Civitelli et al. (2014)
Influenza A VirusIsatis tinctoria L.erucic acidReduces viral RNA-induced pro-inflammatory mediators through inactivation of NF-κB and p38 MAPK signaling pathway, Reduce CD8 (+) cytotoxic T lymphocyte recruitmentIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Liang et al. (2020)
Oroxylin AIncreases IFN-β and IFN-γScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Jin et al. (2018)
Flavonoids-enriched extract from Scutellaria baicalensis rootReduces TNF-α, IL-6 and MCP-1, increases IFN-γ and IL-10Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Zhi et al. (2019)
BaicalinModulates non-structural protein1-mediated cellular innate immune responses, IFN-induced antiviral signaling and a decrease in PI3K/Akt signalingScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Nayak et al. (2014)
PhillyrinDecreases IL-6Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl (Lian Qiao)Qu et al. (2016)
Aloe-emodinRestores NS1-inhibited STAT1-mediated antiviral responsesRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)Li et al. (2014)
Ephedra alkaloids: L-ephedrine and D-pseudo- ephedrineRegulating TLRs and RIG-1 pathwaysEphedra sinica Stapf (Ma Huang)Wei et al. (2019)
Radix Isatidis extractPromotes T, B lymphocytesIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Jin (2007)
Radix Isatidis polysaccharidesPromotes IFN-γ secretionIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Zuo (2008)
SalidrosideReduces IL1-β, IL-6, TNF-α and CRP, increases the number of CD4 (+) T cellsRhodiola crenulata (Hook.f. and Thomson) H.Ohba (Hong Jing Tian)Lin (2020)
BaicalinBalances host inflammatory response to limit immunopathologic injury; downregulated the key factors of the RLRs signaling pathwayScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Pang et al. (2018)
BaicalinInhibits TLR7/MyD88 signaling pathwayScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Wan et al. (2014)
Biochanin AReduces AKT, ERK 1/2 and NF-kBScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Sithisarn et al. (2013)
Biochanin AInhibits IL-6, IL-8 and IP-10Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Sithisarn et al. (2013)
BaicalinInhibits IL-6 and IL-8Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Sithisarn et al. (2013)
Radix Isatidis polysaccharidesSuppresses pro-inflammatory IL-6 and chemokines (IP-10, MIG, and CCL-5), inhibits host TLR3 SignalingIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Li et al. (2017b)
WogoninReduces inflammatory factorsScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Wu (2011)
EpigoitrinReduces mitochondria mitofusin-2, which elevated mitochondria antiviral signaling and subsequently increased IFN-β and interferon inducible transmembrane 3 (IFITM3)Isatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Luo et al. (2019)
RheinActivates TLR4, Akt, p38, JNK MAPK, and NF-κB signal pathwaysRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)Wang et al. (2018)
BaicalinReduces TNF-α,IL-1 and 5-HT; increases IFN-γScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Li (2019)
Isatis tinctoria L.extractsRegulates immune response by enhancing proliferation and function of T and B cellsIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Jin (2007)
Dryocrassin ABBADecreases bronchoalveolar lavage fluid pro-inflammatory cytokines, including IL-6, TNF-α, and IFN-γ, and increases anti-inflammatory cytokines, including IL-10 and MCP-1Dryopteris crassirhizoma Nakai (Mian Ma Guan Zhong)Ou et al. (2015)
BaicalinImcreases IFN-γ productionScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Chu et al. (2015)
Lonicera Japonica Thunb polysaccharideIncreases IFN-γLonicera japonica Thunb. (Jin Yin Hua)Jia (2018)
Lonicera Japonica water decoctionIncreases IFN-γLonicera japonica Thunb. (Jin Yin Hua)Zhu (2016)
Lonicerae Japonicae Los and Forsythiae FructusModulates MMP pathway and PRKCA pathwayLonicera japonica Thunb. (Jin Yin Hua)Li (2017)
Forsythoside AReduces TLR7, MyD88 and NF-κB p65 protein; Inducing Th1/Th2 differentiats toward Th2, and the Th17/Treg cells differentiates toward TregForsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl (Lian Qiao)Deng et al. (2016)
Ethanol extracts of Forsythia suspensa Vahl. (Oleaceae), Strobilanthes cusia (Ness.) O. Kuntze (Acanthaceae), Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fischer. (Leguminosae)Suppresses RANTES secretionForsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl (Lian Qiao) Isatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen) Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (Gan Cao)Ko et al. (2006)
Houttuynia cordata Thunb. flavonoids extractsInhibits TLR signaling, increases IFN-β, decreases of TLR3/4/7 and NF-κB p65(p), MCP-1), IL-8, TNF-α and MDAHouttuynia cordata Thunb. (Yu Xing Cao)Ling et al. (2020)
Influenza A Virus and Influenza B VirusWogoninIncreases IFNScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Seong et al. (2018)
Japanese encephalitis virusArctigeninAnti-inflammatoryArctium lappa L. (Niu Bang Zi)Swarup et al. (2008)
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virusFlavaspidic acid ABInduces IFN-α, IFN-β, and IL1-β expression in porcine alveolar macrophagesDryopteris crassirhizoma Nakai (Mian Ma Guan Zhong)Yang et al. (2013)
Respiratory Syncytial VirusBaicalinIncreases IFN-1, decreases IL-6, IL-12Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Zhang (2018)
RheinInhibits NLRP3 inflammasome activation through NF-kB pathwayRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)Shen et al. (2020)
4(3H)-QuinazoloneInhibits IFN-β secretionIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)He et al. (2017)
Total alkaloids, lignans and organic acids of Radix Isatidis extractsRegulates IFNβ, synergistic effects through RIG-I and MDA5 signaling pathwaysIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Xu et al. (2019)
Baicalin joint resveratrolIncrease serum TNF-α, IL-2, IFN-γ and SIgA in bronchoalveolar lavage fluidScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Cheng et al. (2014)
Radix Glycyrrhizae water extractsInduces IFN-β secretionGlycyrrhiza glabra L. (Gan Cao)Yeh et al. (2013)
SARS coronavirusHouttuynia cordata Thunb. ExtractImmunomodulatory effects: stimulating mouse splenic lymphocytes the proliferation and increasing the proportion of CD4 (+) and CD8 (+) T cells, increases secretion of IL-2 and IL-10 by mouse splenic lymphocytesHouttuynia cordata Thunb. (Yu Xing Cao)Lau et al. (2008)
Vesicular stomatitis virusExtract from Scutellaria baicalensis containing baicalein and wogoninInhibits IFN-alpha and IFN- γ, and stimulates TNF-α and IL (IL-12, IL-10) productionScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Blach-Olszewska et al. (2008)
BaicalinIncreases IFN-γ, reduces TNF-α and IL-10Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Orzechowska et al. (2014)

Active anti-viral components from LHQWC and JHQGG regulating host immune responses and inflammation.

IFN, Interferon; IL, Interleukin; MCP-1 Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1; MDA5, Melanoma differentiation-associated protein 5; MIG, Monokine induced by gamma interferon; MMP, Matrix metalloproteinases; MYD88, Myeloid differentiation factor 88; NLRP3, NLR Family Pyrin Domain Containing 3; PRKCA, Protein Kinase C Alpha; RANTES, Regulated upon activation, normal T cell expressed and presumably secreted; RIG-I, Retinoic acid-inducible gene I; STAT, Signal transducer and activator of transcription; TLR, Toll-like receptor; TNF, Tumor Necrosis Factor; TRAF2, TNF Receptor-associated Factor 2; 5-HT, 5-hydroxytryptamine.

TABLE 3

3.1 Regulate redox homeostasis
VirusActive componentMechanismsHerbReferences
Herpes simplex virus type1Piperitenone oxideInterferes with redox-sensitive cellular pathways for viral replicationMentha canadensis L. (Bohe)Civitelli et al. (2014)
Japanese encephalitis virusArctigeninPromotes antioxidative effectsArctium lappa L. (Niu Bang Zi)Swarup et al. (2008)
Influenza A VirusOroxylin AActivates the nuclear factor erythroid 2–related factor 2 (Nrf2) transcription to increase antioxidant activitiesScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Ji et al. (2015)
RheinReduces antioxidative stressRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)Wang et al. (2018)
Coxsackie virus B3EmodinUp-regulates anti-oxidant enzymesRheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)Cai and Luo (2014)
Isatis tinctoria L. SalidrosideIncreases myocardial SOD activity and decreases MDAIsatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)Wang et al. (2009b)
HoneysuckleInhibits oxidative stressLonicera japonica Thunb. (Jin Yin Hua)Lou (2017)
Porcine epidemic diarrhea virusPogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth polysaccharides extractsIncreases SOD and GSH-Px activity and decreases MDAPogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth. (Guang Huo Xiang)Wang (2010)
Hepatitis C virusA glycyrrhizin-containing preparationProtects mitochondria against oxidative stressGlycyrrhiza glabra L. (Gan Cao)Korenaga et al. (2011)
3.2 Other molecular actions
VirusActive componentMechanismsHerbReferences
Enterovirus 71BaicalinInhibits virus-induced apoptosis through regulating the Fas/FasL signaling pathwaysScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Li et al. (2015)
Influenza A VirusHouttuynia cordata Thunb. polysaccharide extractsActs on intestine and microbiotaHouttuynia cordata Thunb. (Yu Xing Cao)Chen et al. (2019)
Houttuynia cordata ThunbProtects intestinal barrier and regulates mucosal immunity, which may be related to the regulation of gut-lung axisHouttuynia cordata Thunb. (Yu Xing Cao)Zhu et al. (2018)
BaicalinReduces endothelin (ET-1) and ET-1 receptorScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Wan (2015)
Houttuynia cordata Thunb.polysaccharidesRegulates the balance of Th17/Treg cells in gut-lung axisHouttuynia cordata Thunb. (Yu Xing Cao)Shi et al. (2020)
Influenza A Virus and influenza B VirusWogoninSuppresses AMPK phosphorylationScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Seong et al. (2018)
Human cytomegalovirusBaicalinRegulates vasoactive intestinal peptideScutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)Qiao et al. (2013)
ArtemisininModulates cell cycle through CDKs and hypophosphorylation (activity) of the retinoblastoma protein (pRb)Artemisia annua L. (Qing Hao)Roy et al. (2015)
Herpes simplex virus type 1Triterpene glycyrrhizic acidInduces autophagy activator Beclin 1 to establish a resistance state to viral replicationGlycyrrhiza glabra L. (Gan Cao)Laconi et al. (2014)

Active anti-viral components from LHQWC and JHQGG regulating host redox homeostasis and other molecular actions.

GSH-Px, Glutathione peroxidase; MDA, Malondialdehyde; SOD, Superoxide dismutase.

AMPK, AMP-activated protein kinase; CDKs, Cyclin-dependent kinases; Th17/Treg, T helper 17 (Th17)/regulatory T cells (Tregs).

FIGURE 2

TABLE 4

4.1 Specific medicinal herbs of LHQWC
Components of medicinal herbsTCM propertiesKey characteristicsActive componentVirusPharmacological functionsReferences
Rheum palmatum L. (Da Huang)BitterPurges clumped heat in the intestinesEmodinCoxsackie virus B3Decreases overall mortality of virus-induced murine viral myocarditis model and potentially could act through inhibiting viral replication, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines and up-regulation of anti-oxidant enzymesCai and Luo (2014)
ColdRemoves blood stasisReduces mice mortality rate and ameliorates myocardial damage by regulating the IL-17/IL-23 axisJiang et al. (2014)
Stops bleeding in its charred formCoxsackie virus B5Inhibits activities against coxsackie virus B5Liu et al. (2015)
Enterovirus 71Inhibits viral replication and diminishes cell cycle arrest at S phase induced by EV71 infection in MRC5 cellsZhong et al. (2017)
Aloe-emodinInfluenza A VirusInhibits viral replication through galectin-3 up-regulationLi et al. (2014)
RheinRespiratory syncytial virusSuppresses lung inflammatory injury by reducing the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, IL-18, and IL-33, in the serum and lung tissues of RSV-induced BALB/c mice through inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome activation via NF-κB pathwayShen et al. (2020)
Influenza A virusInhibits viral absorptionWang et al. (2018)
Sennoside AHuman immunodeficiency virus type1Inhibits the HIV-1 replication by targeting the HIV-1 reverse transcription process including inhibiting HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase-associated DNA Polymerase and Ribonuclease H activitiesEsposito et al. (2016)
ExtractsSARS coronavirusInhibits SARS coronavirus 3C-like proteaseLuo et al. (2009)
RotavirusInhibits viral entry and replication in MA-104 cellsHe et al. (2013)
Houttuynia cordata Thunb.(Yu Xing Cao)AcridDisperses heatHouttuynoid AHerpes simplex virus type 1Exhibits strong antiviral activity including inhibiting viral replication, inactivating viral infectivity by blocking viral membrane fusion and preventing lesion formation in HSV-1 infection mouse model. It also exhibits antiviral activities against other alpha herpes viruses, such as HSV-2 and varicella zoster virusLi et al. (2017a)
CoolResolves toxicityPolysaccharides extractsInfluenza A virusOral administration could ameliorate lung injury in virus-infected mice via directly regulating the balance of Th17/Treg cells in gut-lung axisShi et al. (2020)
Reduces swellingActs on intestine and microbiotaChen et al. (2019)
Flavonoids extractsInfluenza A virusSignificantly inhibit viral proliferation and suppress neuraminidase activity and TLR3, TLR4, and TLR7 agonist-stimulated cytokine secretion, NF-κB p65 phosphorylation, and nuclear translocation in vitroLing et al. (2020)
ExtractsInfluenza A virusProtects intestinal barrier and regulates mucosal immunity, which may be related to the regulation of gut-lung axisZhu et al. (2018)
Enterovirus 71Reduces plaque formation and neutralizes virus-induced cytopathic effects in Vero cells and could affect apoptotic processes in virus-infected Vero cells by inhibiting viral replicationLin et al. (2009)
SARS coronavirusExerts anti-viral effects, including inhibitory effects on SARS-CoV 3C-like protease and RNA-dependent RNA polymerase. Exhibits immunomodulatory effects, including stimulating the proliferation of mouse splenic lymphocytes and increasing the proportion of CD4 (+) and CD8 (+) T cells and the secretion of IL-2 and IL-10 by mouse splenic lymphocytesLau et al. (2008)
Herpes simplex virusInhibits the infection of HSV-1, HSV-2, and acyclovir-resistant HSV-1 via blocking viral binding and penetration. Suppresses viral replication via inhibiting NF-κB activationHung et al. (2015)
Isatis tinctoria L. (Ban Lan Gen)BitterDrains heatErucic acidInfluenza A virusSuppresses viral replication by reducing viral polymerase transcription activity and inhibits RNA-induced pro-inflammatory mediators through inactivation of NF-κB and p38 MAPK signaling pathway. Inhibits alveolar epithelial A549 cells apoptosis. Decreases lung viral load and viral antigens expression, and reduces CD8 (+) cytotoxic T lymphocyte recruitment, which results in decreasing lung injury and mortality of virus-infected miceLiang et al. (2020)
ColdResolves fire toxicityEpigoitrinInfluenza A virusReduces mitochondria mitofusin-2, which elevated mitochondria antiviral signaling and subsequently increased IFN-β and interferon inducible transmembrane 3Luo et al. (2019)
Cools the blood4(3H)-QuinazoloneRespiratory Syncytial VirusInhibits IFN-β secretionHe et al. (2017)
Benefits the throatClemastanin B, epigoitrin, phenylpropanoids portion and the mixture of phenylpropanoids, alkaloids and organic acid fractionsInfluenza A virusInhibits viral replication, entry and improves the viability of infected MDCK cellsXiao et al. (2016)
Polysaccharide extractsInfluenza A virusInhibits virus replication and reduces the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6) and chemokines (IP-10, MIG, and CCL-5) by inhibiting TLR-3 signaling pathway activationLi et al. (2017b)
Hepatitis B virusReduce extracellular and intracellular level of HBsAg, HBeAg and HBV DNA and enhance the production of IFN-α and antiviral proteins, including p-STAT-1, p-STAT-2, p-JAK1, p-TYK2, OAS1, and Mx, via activation of JAK/STAT signal pathwayWang et al. (2020c)
Influenza A virusPromotes IFN-γ secretionZuo (2008)
N-butanol extractInfluenza A virusThe metabolites of extract inhibit the neuraminidase activitiesLiu et al. (2012)
ExtractsRespiratory syncytial virusRelieves virus-induced mouse lung lesions and regulates the expression levels of IFN-β and inflammatory cytokines between antiviral and proinflammatory effects via the RIG-I and MDA5 signaling pathwaysXu et al. (2019)
Inhibits viral NS1 and L proteinsZhang (2017)
Influenza A virusPretreatment with extract inhibits virus-cell adhesionChen et al. (2006)
Suppresses the expression of influenza virus nucleoproteinXu et al. (2010)
Promotes T, B lymphocytesJin (2007)
Inhibits viral entry and impedes viral replicationFang (2005)
Alleviate the symptoms of virus-infected mice and regulates the immune response by enhancing proliferation and function of T and B cellsJin (2007)
Rhodiola crenulata (Hook.f. and Thomson) H.Ohba (Hong Jing Tian)SweetRaises qiSalidrosideInfluenza A virusRelieves lung inflammation in infected mice and reduce the level of inflammatory factors, including IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and C-reactive protein in both serum and lung tissue. Increases the number of CD4 (+) T cellsLin (2020)
BitterInvigorates the bloodSalidrosideCoxsackievirus B3Decreases LDH release of infected cardiomyocytes and increase myocardial SOD activity and decreases MDA concentration of CVB3-induced viral myocarditis miceWang et al. (2009a)
NeutralAlleviate coughRhodiolaCoxsackievirus B3Decreases LDH release of CVB3-infected viral myocarditis miceLiu et al. (2002)
Polysaccharides extractCoxsackievirus B3Inhibits viral replication and protect cardiomyocytes against virus-induced cell apoptosisZhang et al. (2009)
Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth. (Guang Huo Xiang)AcridTransform turbidity with aromaPatchouli alcoholInfluenza A virusInhibits viral infection at the earliest stages of the viral life cycle, including virus attachment and entryWei et al. (2013)
SlightlyCheck retchingCoxsackievirus B3
WarmResolve summerheatAdenovirus
Polyphenolic extractsInfluenza A virusInhibits neuraminidase activityLiu (2016)
4.2 Specific medicinal herbs of JHQGG
Components of medicinal herbsTCM propertiesKey characteristicsActive componentVirusPharmacological functionsReferemces
Dryopteris crassirhizoma Nakai (Mian Ma Guan Zhong)BitterClears internal heat toxinDryocrassin ABBAInfluenza A virusDecreases lung index and virus loads and improves survival rate of H5N1-infected mice. Decreases levels of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid pro-inflammatory cytokines, including IL-6, TNF-α, and IFN-γ, and increases level of anti-inflammatory cytokines, including IL-10 and MCP-1Ou et al. (2015)
Stops bleeding
ColdKills parasitesExtractsInfluenza A virusPrevents viral infection and suppresses viral replicationYang (2010)
Arctium lappa L. (Niu Bang Zi)AcridDisperses heat in the exterior and clears internal heat toxinArctiinInfluenza A virusArctigenin could inhibit viral replication and suppress the release of progeny viruses from the host cells. The combination of arctiin and oseltamivir could decrease the virus yields in both bronchoalveolar lavage fluids and lungs than the H1N1-infected mice treated with arctiin or oseltamivir aloneHayashi et al. (2010)
BitterBenefits the throatArctigenin
ColdArctigeninJapanese encephalitis virusAnti-inflammatorySwarup et al. (2008)
Hydroalcoholic extracts containing arctiin and arctiinHerpes simplex virus type 1Suppress viral replicationDias et al. (2017)
ExtractsEpstein–Barr virusSuppresses viral replication and decreases viral antigen expression, including capsid antigen and early antigenChen and Huang (1994)
Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge (Zhi Mu)BitterClears fire and nourishes the Yin of the Lungs, Stomach, and KidneysChinoninHerpes simplex virus type 2Suppresses viral entry and replicationJiang et al. (2005)
SweetHerpes simplex virus type 1Inhibits viral replicationJiang and Xiang (2004)
Cold(—)-(R)-nyasolRespiratory syncytial virusSuppresses viral replication more effective than ribavirinBae et al. (2007)
(—)-(R)-4’-O-methylnyasol
Broussonin A
Artemisia annua L. (Qing Hao)BitterClears all types of yin level heat without injuring the qi, blood, or YinArtemisininCoxsackievirus B3Inhibits viral replicationMa (2004)
ColdCytomegalovirusInduces early G1 arrest and prevent the progression of cell cycle toward the G1/S checkpoint through reducing the expression of cyclin-dependent kinases 2, 4, and 6 in CMV-infected cellsRoy et al. (2015)
Artemisia afraHuman immunodeficiency virus type1Inhibits viral replication and releaseLubbe et al. (2012)
Polysaccharides extractsHepatitis C virusActs as an adjuvant in boosting the immune response and promote IFN-γ secretionBao et al. (2015)
Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin)BitterCools heatBaicaleinInfluenza A virusSuppresses H5N1 replication with antioxidant N-acetyl-l-cysteine combinationMichaelis et al. (2014)
ColdDries dampnessCytomegalovirusInhibits viral replication, reduces the levels of virus immediate-early proteins and blocks the nuclear translocationEvers et al. (2005)
Stops bleedingInhibits viral replication and the expression of vasoactive intestinal peptide in virus-infected human trophoblast cell lineQiao et al. (2013)
Quiets the fetus in pregnancyEpstein-Barr VirusRepresses Epstein–Barr nuclear antigen1 and Q-promoter activityZhang et al. (2018)
Human immunodeficiency virus type 1Binds to the hydrophobic region of the HIV-1 integrase catalytic core domainAhn et al. (2001)
BaicalinInfluenza A virusProtects mice from infection by H1N1 associated with increasing IFN-γ productionChu et al. (2015)
Inhibits virus replication and downregulates the key factors of the RLRs signaling pathway, including RIG-I and NF-κB p65 protein, in H1N1 infected micePang et al. (2018)
Inhibits RNA polymerase activityGuo et al. (2016)
Interacts with RNA binding domain of Non-structural protein1Nayak et al. (2014)
Inhibits viral replication and neuraminidase activitySithisarn et al. (2013)
Inhibits TLR7/MyD88 signaling pathwayWan et al. (2014)
Reduces TNF-α,IL-1 and 5-HT; increases IFN-γLi (2019)
Reduces endothelin (ET-1) and ET-1 receptorWan (2015)
Chikungunya VirusExhibits virucidal activityOo et al. (2018)
Coxsackie virus B3Inhibits viral entry by reducing cellular lipid synthesisWang et al. (2020a)
Enterovirus 71Inhibits viral replication and release by interfering with 3D polymerase transcription and translationLi et al. (2015)
Human immunodeficiency virus type 1Inhibits HIV-1 reverse transcriptase activityKitamura et al. (1998)
Respiratory Syncytial VirusIncreases IFN-1, decreases IL-6, IL-12Zhang (2018)
Vesicular stomatitis virusIncreases IFN-γ, reduces TNF-α and IL-10Orzechowska et al. (2014)
Baicalin joint resveratrolRespiratory Syncytial VirusIncreases serum TNF-α, IL-2, IFN-γ and SIgA in bronchoalveolar lavage fluidCheng et al. (2014)
WogoninInfluenza A virusSuppresses both influenza A and B virus replication in MDCK and A549 cellsSeong et al. (2018)
Reduces inflammatory factorsWu (2011)
5,7,4′-trihydroxy-8-methoxyflavoneInfluenza A virusInhibits fusion of virus with endosome/lysosome membraneNagai et al. (1995a); Nagai et al. (1995b)
5,7,2′-trihydroxy- and 5,7,2′,3′-tetrahydroxyflavoneEpstein-Barr VirusInhibits viral replication and releaseKonoshima et al. (1992)
Oroxylin AInfluenza A VirusInhibits neuraminidaseJin et al. (2018)
Activates the nuclear factor erythroid 2–related factor 2 transcription to increase antioxidant activitiesJi et al. (2015)
Norwogonin, Oroxylin A, mosloflavoneEnterovirus 71Inhibits expression of viral capsid proteinsChoi et al. (2016)
Artemisinin derivativesHepatitis B virusReduces viral releaseBlazquez et al. (2013)
Extract containing baicalein and wogoninVesicular stomatitis virusInhibits IFN-α and IFN-γ, and stimulates TNF-α and IL (IL-12, IL-10) productionBlach-Olszewska et al. (2008)
Flavonoids-enriched extractsInfluenza A virusExhibits antiviral activity, including inhibiting viral replication in H1N1-infected MDCK cells, decreasing lung virus titers, reducing hemagglutinin titers and inhibiting neuraminidase activities in lungs of H1N1-infected miceZhi et al. (2019)
Aqueous extractsHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1Inhibits HIV type-1 protease activitiesLam et al. (2000)
Fritillaria thunbergii Miq. (Zhe Bei Mu)BitterCools heatExtractsInfluenza A virusInhibits virus replication in embryonated eggs and reduces H1N1-infected mice mortality rateKim et al. (2020)
ColdTransforms phlegm-heat
Releases constraint
Dissipates nodules, especially in the neck and breast
4.3 Common medicinal herbs in both prescriptions
Components of medicinal herbsTCM propertiesKey characteristicsActive componentVirusPharmacological functionsReferences
Lonicera japonica Thunb. (Jin Yin Hua)SweetDisperses heatChlorogenic acidInfluenza A virusSuppresses the nucleocapsid protein expression and the release of progeny viruses by inhibiting neuraminidase activityDing et al. (2017)
ColdResolves toxicityPheophytinHepatitis C virusInhibits HCV viral proteins and RNA and exhibits synergistic anti-HCV activity with IFNα-2aWang et al. (2009b)
Cools the bloodHoneysuckle-encoded atypical microRNA2911Enterovirus 71Inhibits EV71 replication by targeting the VP1 geneLi et al. (2018)
Stops bleedingInfluenza A virusInhibits H1N1, H5N1 and H7N9 viral replication and inhibits H1N1-encoded PB2 and NS1 protein expression. Reduces mouse mortality caused by H5N1 infectionZhou et al. (2015)
Polysaccharides extractsInfluenza A virusIncreases serum IFN-γ expressionZhu (2016)
ExtractsRespiratory Syncytial VirusInhibits virus attachment and replication in Hela cellsLi (2010)
Dengue virusInhibits viral replication and release via the microRNA let-7a targeting viral non-structural protein 1Lee et al. (2017)
Coxsackie virus B3Increases serum SOD activity and decreases MDA concentration of CVB3-induced viral myocarditis miceLou (2017)
Ephedra sinica Stapf (Ma Huang)AcridInduces sweating(+)-catechinInfluenza A virusSuppresses viral replication by inhibiting acidification of endosomes and lysosomesMantani et al. (2001)
Slightly bitterCalms wheezingL-methylephedrin, L-ephedrine, D-pseudo- ephedrineInfluenza A virusIncreases IFN-β and decreases TNF-α level by regulating TLRs and RIG-1 pathwaysWei et al. (2019)
WarmPromotes urinationWater ExtractRespiratory syncytial virusInhibits viral absorption and penetrationZhu and Li (2012)
Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl (Lian Qiao)BitterCools and vents heat, particularly in the Heart and upper burnerForsythoside AInfluenza A virusInhibits virus spread by reducing influenza viral M1 proteinLaw et al. (2017)
Slightly acridResolves toxicityReduces TLR7, MyD88 and NF-κB p65 proteinDeng et al. (2016)
Slightly coldDisperses clumpsPhillyrinInfluenza A virusDecreases IL-6 levels, and reduces the expression of hemagglutinin in mice infected with influenza A virusQu et al. (2016)
Mentha canadensis L. (Bo He)AcridFacilitates the dispersal of upper burner wind-heatEssential oil extract, piperitenone oxideHerpes simplex virus type 1Inhibits viral replicationCivitelli et al. (2014)
AromaticCools and clears the eyes and head
CoolingSoothers the throat
Facilitates the flow of Liver qi and expels turbid filth
Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (Gan Cao)SweetTonifies the Spleen qiGlycyrrhizinInfluenza A virusReduces endocytosis activity and virus uptakeWolkerstorfer et al. (2009)
NeutralMoistens the LungsInhibits influenza virus polymerase activityMoisy et al. (2012)
Moderates urgency and toxicityGlycyrrhizic acidEnterovirus 71Inhibits viral replicationWang et al. (2013)
Drains fireChalconesInfluenza A virusInhibits neuraminidase activityDao et al. (2011)
Triterpene glycyrrhizic acidHerpes simplex virus type 1Induces autophagy activator Beclin 1 to establish a resistance state to viral replicationLaconi et al. (2014)
18β-glycyrrhetinic acidEbola virusBinds to nucleoproteinFu et al. (2016)
A glycyrrhizin-containing preparationHepatitis C virusProtects mitochondria against oxidative stressKorenaga et al. (2011)
Water extractsRespiratory syncytial virusInduces IFN-β secretionYeh et al. (2013)
Ethanol extractsInfluenza A virusSuppresses RANTES secretionKo et al. (2006)

Detailed information of TCM features and pharmacological functions of single medicinal herbs from LHQWC and JHQGG.

In terms of COVID-19, the ACE-2 has been identified as the most important receptor for SARS-CoV-2 viral entry, which constitutes the initial step of infection (Walls et al., 2020). Through informatic analysis, the Rheum palmatum L (Da Huang) in LHQWC was found to be able to suppress viral infection by directly blocking interactions between the spike protein and ACE2. In addition, in the SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV and other coronaviruses, the 3CL (3C-like) protease is one of the crucial enzymes that mediates viral replication and has been recognized as a potential therapeutic target (Pillaiyar et al., 2016; Galasiti Kankanamalage et al., 2018). These predictive evaluations showed that Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin), Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge (Zhi Mu) and Arctium lappa L (Niu Bang Zi) in JHQGG, as well as Rheum palmatum L (Da Huang) and Houttuynia cordata Thunb (Yu Xing Cao) in LHQWC can inhibit viral transcription and replication, especially that the Rheum palmatum L (Da Huang) in LHQWC was shown as a potential inhibitor of 3CL protease, suggesting underlying mechanisms of both LHQWC and JHQGG in the treatment of COVID-19.

Since LHQWC and JHQGG are both commonly used for the treatment of influenza in China, we additionally analyzed their possible roles in the inhibition of influenza viral invasion. Hemagglutinin (HA) on the surface of influenza virus is a tri-polymer, which promotes virus binding and entering into host cells. In contrast to HA, the neuraminidase (NA) of influenza viruses involves detachment and release of mature viruses from host cells (Gamblin and Skehel, 2010; Gaymard et al., 2016). Components of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin) of JHQGG have been shown to inhibit the whole life cycle of influenza viruses, such as inhibiting HA and NA, and suppressing replicons. Meanwhile, Isatis tinctoria L (Ban Lan Gen) and Rheum palmatum L (Da Huang) of LHQWC have also been reported to reduce the internalization and replication of influenza viruses. The shared herbs, such as Ephedra sinica Stapf (Ma Huang), Lonicera japonica Thunb (Jin Yin Hua), Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl (Lian Qiao) and Glycyrrhiza glabra L (Gan Cao) in both LHQWC and JHQGG were experimentally proved as inhibitors of influenza virus life cycle (Table 1; Table 1).

Discussion

In clinical practices of TCM, medicinal herbs are generally applied in the form of decoctions, which contain mixtures of a variety of herbs with different pharmacological functions. Instead of directly inactivating pathogens, therapeutic effects of TCM decoctions are achieved mainly through balancing host anti-viral responses and pathogenic factors. During COVID-19 epidemics, synergistic therapy of LHQWC with clinically approved reproposing antivirals, such as oseltamivir, umifenovir, ribavirin, lopinavir, peramivir, penciclovir or ganciclovir, has shown its advantages in improving associated symptoms and reducing the course of hospitalization and disease progression in several reported trials (Liu M. et al., 2020; Yu, 2020a; Yu, 2020b; Cheng, 2020; Hu et al., 2020; Li et al., 2020; Lv and Wang, 2020; Xiao et al., 2020; Chen, 2021; Liu et al., 2021). Similarly, combined anti-viral treatment with JHQGG in mild or moderate COVID-19 was beneficial in relieving clinical symptoms and reducing risks of severe COVID-19 (Liu Z. et al., 2020; Duan, 2020; Duan, 2020). These studies provide clinical evidence that combined treatment with either LHQWC or JHQGG is superior to conventional monotherapy of antivirals.

The primary conclusion of our study that both LHQWC and JHQGG are efficient for a large range of viral diseases has supported that TCM formulae can be potentially an alternative therapy for emerging viral diseases, especially when specific drugs and vaccines have not been fully developed and applied. However, when it comes to appropriate or precisive clinical applications of LHQWC and JHQGG, differences of their associated pharmacological actions turn out to be an essential point to be addressed. When comparing the anti-viral targets of LHQWC and JHQGG, both CPMs have been documented effective in interfering with viral components, with Isatis tinctoria L (Ban Lan Gen) and Rheum palmatum L (Da Huang) in LHQWC being the predominate viral inhibitors, followed by Lonicera japonica Thunb (Jin Yin Hua) and Houttuynia cordata Thunb (Yu Xing Cao). While in JHQGG, the Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin) and subsequently Lonicera japonica Thunb (Jin Yin Hua) are the most important virucidal herbs. Typically, Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin) of JHQGG have been highly nominated among all analyzed herbs contributing to suppression of the whole viral life cycle. Intriguingly, a direct virucidal activity was observed mostly in components from Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin) and Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge (Zhi Mu) of JHQGG, though shared herbs, Lonicera japonica Thunb (Jin Yin Hua) and Glycyrrhiza glabra L (Gan Cao) were also involved. This set of data indicate that from the angle of viral life cycle, JHQGG may overweight LHQWC due to Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin), and will be appropriate for patients with high fever, sore throat and cough. On the other hand, owning to existence of Rhodiola crenulata (Hook.f. and Thomson) H. Ohba (Hong Jing Tian), LHQWC may have more essential roles in the balancing of host immunity, suggesting that LHQWC could be more suitable for patients with non-efficient anti-viral immune responses.

There are some possible limitations in this study. Firstly, based on five databases, we finally included relatively more articles associated with LHQWC compared with those of JHQGG; therefore, bias could be unintendedly introduced to conclusions supporting superiority of LHQWC. Secondly, a certain number of included studies focus on Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qin), Isatis tinctoria L (Ban Lan Gen) and Rheum palmatum L (Da Huang); therefore, this may lead to biases that only these herbs are important as antivirals. Thirdly, the quality of articles included in this study is variable, and the judgment for potential pharmacological actions may to some degree rely on the knowledge of authors.

COVID-19 initiates with mild or moderate symptoms in most cases, and the strategy to reduce risks in evolving into severe or critical COVID-19 is highly desired. Through literature mining, we provide general evidence that both LHQWC and JHQGG are effective for mild to moderate COVID-19 patients and potentially being able to prevent the progress of COVID-19 into severe or critical conditions. As discussed above, TCM therapy fits well with the principle of HDT, and anti-viral TCM formulae generally show a broad spectrum of anti-viral properties through balancing between viral activities and host immune reactions. This has gained TCM a key advantage over target-specific anti-viral medications. Since LHQWC and JHQGG are both CPMs with clear safety information, it is imperative that application of LHQWC and JHQGG can be contextualized to worldwide combat against the emerging or re-emerging of human pandemics.

Statements

Data availability statement

The original contributions presented in the study are included in the article, further inquiries can be directed to the corresponding authors.

Author contributions

NL, RX and JL initiated and supervised this study. NL, RX, MS, BP, and AL performed data analysis and wrote this manuscript. PS assisted in organizing and analyzing data, and ZL contributed to editing.

Funding

This research was funded by a grant from the Key Projects for International Cooperation on Science, Technology and Innovation (2020YFE0205100), and Fundamental Scientific Research of Central Public Welfare Foundation from China Academy of China Medical Sciences (YZ-202012).

Acknowledgments

Authors thank Zhenji LI, World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies for his supports and valuable input.

Conflict of interest

The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

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Keywords

broad-spectrum antivirals, Lian-Hua-Qing-Wen capsule, Jin-Hua-Qing-Gan granule, medicinal plants, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, host-directed therapy

Citation

Shi M, Peng B, Li A, Li Z, Song P, Li J, Xu R and Li N (2021) Broad Anti-Viral Capacities of Lian-Hua-Qing-Wen Capsule and Jin-Hua-Qing-Gan Granule and Rational use Against COVID-19 Based on Literature Mining. Front. Pharmacol. 12:640782. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2021.640782

Received

12 December 2020

Accepted

14 April 2021

Published

14 May 2021

Volume

12 - 2021

Edited by

Maria De Lourdes Pereira, University of Aveiro, Portugal

Reviewed by

Mahaveer Dhobi, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, India

Bhoomika M. Patel, Nirma University, India

Sunil Kayesth, University of Delhi, India

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*Correspondence: Ning Li, ; Ruodan Xu, ; Jing Li,

†These authors have contributed equally to this work and share first authorship

This article was submitted to Ethnopharmacology, a section of the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology

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