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Antiviral actions of capsaicin based on existing research.
| Family | Genus | Extract from | EC50 (μmol/L) | Year of Research | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthomyxoviridae | Influenza | Capsicum spp. | n/a | 2022 | [254] |
| Arenaviridae | Lassa | Capsicum spp. | From 6.1 to over 30 (strain-dependent) | 2020 | [255] |
EC50 = Half maximal effective concentration.
