Antiviral Effect of Piperine on Chikungunya Virus:

Summary: Chikungunya is a virus spread by mosquito bites that can make your joints hurt for a very long time. While we finally have vaccines to prevent it, doctors still do not have a medicine to cure you if you get sick. Scientists are now testing a natural plant chemical called piperine, which is what gives black pepper its spicy kick. They found that piperine might work like a shield, stopping the virus from breaking into our cells. This means piperine could be a promising new treatment to help people fight off the virus!