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Anti-Influenza Herb: Zingiber officinale Rosc (ZOR)

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

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 Extracts: Grifola frondosa (ME)

Herbs and Herbal Extracts

Extracts from the fruits of Grifola frondosa (ME) or the ultra filtration-based fractions (MFs)

Effects and Interactions

The herbal extract may have anti-influenza effects. Extracts from the fruits of Grifola frondosa (ME) with a dose of 100 mug/ml can inhibit the growth of influenza A/Aichi/2/68 virus in Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells [...]

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