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Pharmacokinetics-based identification of antiviral compounds of Rheum palmatum rhizomes and roots (Dahuang)

2023-08-30 pharmacology and therapeutics Title + abstract only
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The potential of Dahuang to eliminate lung pathogens was often highlighted in Wenyi Lun. This investigation aimed to identify potential antiviral compounds of herbal component Dahuang (Rheum palmatum rhizomes and roots) of LianhuaQingwen capsule, with respect to their systemic exposure and lung reachability. Circulating Dahuang compounds were identified in human volunteers receiving LianhuaQingwen. The reachability of these compounds to SARS-CoV-2 3CLpro was assessed by in vitro transport, metab...

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