Lithium Chloride (LiCl) inhibits the replication of type 1 and type 2 Herpes simplex virus at concentrations which permitted host cell replication. Lithium chloride also prevents glucocorticoid-induced osteonecrosis of femoral heads and strengthens mesenchymal stem cell activity in rats.
Lithium Chloride can be used to induce animal models of Chronic Epilepsy.