[nudephil (OP)]

Our next question comes from listener Denise:

There are plants that contain saponins, and were used by Australian aboriginal people as bush medicine. Aboriginal family members in remote areas are concerned about the coronavirus, but do not have access to hand sanitisers - or even soap. Is there any research on the antiviral properties of saponins?

Little more esoteric this one. Can anyone answer?

[EvaH]

Asked and answered on this week's show, and you can listen in here https://www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/question-week/could-saponins-help-fight-coronavirus