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Anti-Influenza Herb: Zingiber officinale Rosc (ZOR)

PharmTao.com — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:12:38 +0000

Herbs and Herbal Extracts

Zingiber officinale Rosc (ZOR)

General Background

It is a traditional oriental herbal medicine (called “Sheng Jiang” in Chinese).

Effects and Interactions

ZOR may have anti-influenza effects.

Mechanisms

The herb may not have direct inhibitory effect on the growth of influenza virus. Its antiviral effects may be mediated through activation of macrophage and production [...]

Anti-Influenza Herb: Toddalia asiatica

PharmTao.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:05:47 +0000

Herbs and Herbal Extracts

Toddalia asiatica compound extract

General Background

It is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb.

Effects and Interactions

Toddalia asiatica has potent antiviral effects against H1N1 virus. Its compound extract is a potential candidate for the treatment of influenza, especially H1N1.

Mechanisms

The best antiviral effect of Toddalia asiatica was found with co-treatment of influenza [...]

Anti-Influenza Herbal Extract: Pinellia ternate Breitenbach

PharmTao.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:49:13 +0000

Nutrients

Pinellic acid from the tuber of Pinellia ternata Breitenbach, i.e., 9S, 12S, 13S-trihydroxy-10E-octadecenoic acid

Herbs and Herbal Extracts

The tuber of Pinellia ternata Breitenbach

General Background

Pinellia ternate (called “Ban Xia” in Chinese) is an active herbal component of the traditional Chinese herbal medicine recipe Xiao-Qing-Long-Tang.

Effects and Interactions

The herbal extract may [...]