While the world grappled with COVID-19, scientists were discovering a treatment for it.
Here’s some good news – scientists have made a promising discovery.
The prominent antiviral effects of alkaloids could be an effective candidate towards discovering effective treatments for COVID-19.

Well, according to a recent study, marine/plant-derived alkaloids with prominent anti-SARS-CoV-2 effects could be promising candidates for COVID-19 treatment. Their antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antitussive and lung injury, immunomodulatory, and protective effects could act against neurotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and hepatotoxicity.
This is amazing news for the world, isn’t it? Also, let’s not forget that phytochemicals in ayurvedic products have always been important since ancient times!
On the other hand, some simple yet significant therapeutic benefits of alkaloids include their ability to treat:
![]() Blood Pressure | ![]() Pain | ![]() Cancer |
![]() Malaria | ![]() Intestinal Spasms |
But, always remember that an excess of anything is bad. Therefore, alkaloids can act as powerful chemicals for illnesses only if administered in the right dose!
![]() Our Ayurvedic, solvent-free extract powders containing alkaloids |
![]() ![]() Akkalkaro / Akarkara Botanical Name : Anacyclus pyrethrum Extracts standardized up to : Alkaloids 1.0% Benefits : Stimulant, Sialagogue | ![]() ![]() Amba Haldi / Amraharidra Botanical Name : Curcuma amada Extracts standardized up to : Alkaloids 1.0% Benefits : Shotha, Skin diseases |
![]() ![]() Asheliyo / Chandrashur Botanical Name : Lepidium sativum Extracts standardized up to : Alkaloids 1.0% Benefits : Asthma, Cough | ![]() ![]() Ashwagandha Botanical Name : Withania somnifera Extracts standardized up to : Alkaloids 1.05% Benefits : Tonic, Immunomodulator, Antioxidant |
Just like saponins and flavonoids, alkaloids too have diverse physiological effects on the human body – antibacterial, antimitotic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, local anesthetic, hypnotic, psychotropic, and antitumor activity and many others positive effects.
![]() ![]() ![]() Our extraction process Our high-capacity manufacturing unit in Vapi, Gujarat is where we carry out the extraction process for our ayurvedic products. For extracting alkaloids, we follow the hot water decoction process, similar to that of Bhringaraj. With this process we ensure that your products are safe for your body and the environment. If all this information has made you curious enough, then you must read further about alkaloids and their properties. |
Further readings
“Alkaloids as Potential Phytochemicals against SARS-CoV-2: Approaches to the Associated Pivotal Mechanisms” https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/6632623