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Anti-Influenza Herb: Toddalia asiatica

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 Nutrient: Quercetin

Nutrients

Quercetin

Herbs and Herbal Extracts

Quercetin is a flavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables.

General Background

Exercise stress may lead to increased risk for upper respiratory tract infection. Quercetin can inhibit infectivity and replication of many viruses. The flavonoid may offset the increased susceptibility to viral infection caused by stressful [...]

Anti-Influenza Herbal Extracts: Green Tea Extracts

Nutrients

Green tea catechin derivatives with different alkyl chain length and aromatic ring substitutions at the 3-hydroxyl group, synthesized from epigallocatechin (EGC) and (+)-catechin (C) (Song et al., 2007).

Herbs and Herbal Extracts

Green tea catechin derivatives

Effects and Interactions

Green tea catechin derivatives have a broad spectrum activity against various subtypes of influenza [...]

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