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Thapsia Garganica
The resin from the roots and stems of Thapsia garganica has been used as a remedy against a number of diseases and maladies: female sterility, pulmonary diseases, catarrh, fever, pneumonia and as a counter irritant for the relief of rheumatic pains . In present day Thapsia are still in use in traditional medicine Furthermore, Thapsia Garganica has been featured in several pharmacopoeias.
The chemical compound thapsigargin has been isolated from Thapsia garganica. Researchers believe the drug's effectiveness against a range of respiratory viruses could make it particularly useful in the coronavirus pandemic.
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