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Anti-Influenza Herb: Cochinchina Momordica As A Potential Adjuvant for Influenza Vaccines

Herbs and Herbal Extracts

Crude extraction from Cochinchina momordica seeds (ECMS) through ethanol extraction.

General Background

Cochinchina momordica is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb (called “Mu Bie Zi” in Chinese).

Effects and Interactions

Crude extraction from Cochinchina momordica seeds (ECMS) has been found to be a potential adjuvant for the improvement of the immune responses of the influenza vaccine (H5N1) in chicken (Rajput et al., 2007).

Reference

Rajput, Z. I., Xiao, C. W., et al. (2007) Improvement of the efficacy of influenza vaccination (H5N1) in chicken by using extract of Cochinchina momordica seed (ECMS). J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 8, 331-337.

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