Abstract: A compound of Formula I compound—Ovatodiolide which is safe and effective to use in a pharmaceutical composition for inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 is provided. The pharmaceutical composition comprising a safe and effective amount of a compound of Formula I compound—Ovatodiolide or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, which has great potential to treat SARS-CoV-2 induced COVID-19 based on a safe and effective amount of a compound of Formula I compound—Ovatodiolide.