Aesculus hippocastanum Extract and the Main Bioactive Constituent β-Escin As Antivirals Agents Against Coronaviruses, Including SARS-CoV-2

Investigators demonstrated that β-escin and Aesculus hippocastanum L. have antiviral and virucidal activities against SARS-CoV-2 and CCoV, revealing broad-spectrum antiviral activity against coronaviruses.