Antiviral activity of two Acanthospermum species against herpes simplex virus 1.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Acanthospermum species are used in traditional medicine for treating various pathologies, including bacterial and viral infections. In a screening study, we identified the activity of the ethanolic extracts of Acanthospermum australe and Acanthospermum hispidum against herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1).

Aim Of The Study: In this work, we analyzed the phytochemical profile and antiviral activity of the chemical fractionation products of Acanthospermum australe and Acanthospermum hispidum.