Naturopathy and Natural Therapies World Conference 2026

Speakers - 2026

Pawan K. Agrawal, Naturopathy And Natural Therapies World Conference, Singapore

Pawan K. Agrawal

Pawan K. Agrawal

  • Designation: Natural Product Inc., 7963 Anderson Park Lane, Westerville, 43081, Ohio
  • Country: United States
  • Title: Artemisia Annua A Possible Remedy for Treatment of Covid 19

Abstract

Artemisia annua is a source of artemisinin, which is not only active against malaria, but also exhibits potential for other diseases. This raised the interest of artemisinin's potential for drug repurposing. Artemisinin-based combination therapies, so-called ACTs, have been already recognized as first-line treatments against malaria. Artemisia extract, as well as ACTs, have demonstrated inhibition of SARS-CoV-2. Artemisinin and its derivatives have also shown anti-inflammatory effects, including inhibition of interleukin-6 (IL-6) that plays a key role in the development of severe COVID-19. There is now sufficient evidence in the literature to suggest the effectiveness of Artemisia, its constituents and/or artemisinin derivatives, to fight against the SARS-CoV-2 infection by inhibiting its invasion, and replication, as well as reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, and mitigating lung damage.