Claim: Sweetgum balls contain the same active ingredient that Tamiflu contains, which is shikimic acid; It kills viruses including SARS-CoV-2
Fact-check: Sweetgum balls don't contain Tamiflu's active ingredient and there's no evidence of an antiviral effect against COVID-19 - Science Feedback
Verdict: inaccurate
Organisation: Science Feedback
Author: Ian Le Guillou
Date published: 2023-01-27T14:36:51