The Mystry of Shea Butter: A Thesis on Using Shea Butter as a Protective Against Coronavirus Viruses
Because of the small size and weight of viruses, the majority of them are airborne; however, recent research has shown that Coronavirus is also airborne and can be transmitted by air. When we use natural Shea butter to cream our skin, the virus is attracted to our body and arrested; it has some antiviral ingredients that, when applied to the skin; firstly, it will arrest any virus that comes in touch with it and render the virus immobile. Secondly, it prevents the virus from spreading from one location to another. Thirdly, it initiates the disintegration of this virus because of some antiviral component of this butter. The virus will be unable to thrive on our bodies until we wash it away. Shea butter has long been an essential part of African culture, and an analysis of its traditional applications reveals the actual and very simple versatility that this natural balm offers. The numerous traditional uses discussed here, while amazing and fascinating, are only a few of many. From stretch marks and infection prevention to Cleopatra's own ancient beauty balm, Shea butter has endured the test of time, proving to be an indispensable multi-purpose product for beauty and a number of other purposes.
Authors
- Oluwafemi B. Daodu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3005-4969)
Institutions
- Landmark University (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Pharmacy and Chemistry
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijpc.20251105.12
- Primary Topic
- African Botany and Ecology Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00