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In this study, we evaluated the in vitro antiviral cytoprotective activity of P. balsamifera bud essential oil and its major constituents against HCoV-OC43, a human betacoronavirus associated with seasonal respiratory infections, using a cell-based cytoprotection assay. The assay reliably detected the activity of reference antivirals, including chloroquine (EC50 = 0.11 \u00b1 0.01 \u00b5g\/mL), molnupiravir, and fluvoxamine, supporting its suitability for antiviral screening. Under these conditions, P. balsamifera bud essential oil exhibited strong cytoprotective activity, with an EC50 of 3.3 \u00b1 0.5 \u00b5g\/mL. Chemical analysis revealed a sesquiterpene-rich composition. Two major constituents, \u03b1-bisabolol and nerolidol, also showed marked cytoprotection, with EC50 values of 2.7 \u00b1 0.3 \u00b5g\/mL and 2.6 \u00b1 0.4 \u00b5g\/mL, respectively, supporting their contribution to the overall activity of the oil. 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