Nutrients
Alkaloids from roots of Mahonia bealei (Fort.) Carr.
Herbs and Herbal Extracts
Roots of Mahonia bealei (Fort.) Carr.
Effects and Interactions
The herb has anti-influenza effects.
Mechanisms
The alkaloids of the herb inhibited the proliferation of influenza virus, at the concentration as low as 0.25 mg/ml (Zeng et al., 2003).
Reference
Zeng, X., Lao, B., Dong, X., et al. (2003) Study on anti-influenza effect of alkaloids from roots of Mahonia bealei in vitro. Zhong Yao Cai 26, 29-30.
