Pomegranate peel – anti-COVID19, may block ACE2 receptor access to the SARS-CoV-2 virus
Pomegranate peel extract has been found helpful at preventing access of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to ACE2 receptors in a cell based study (in vitro). The pomegranate peel extract would contain mixed plant phytonutrients that might include EGCG, ellagitannins and gallotannins. The extract also inhibited “the activity of the virus 3CL protease.” (Tito, et al, 2020) …