Influenza A
Related Disease - H1N1 Infection
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Agrimony (A. pilosa) has broad spectrum antiviral activity against Influenzas A, B and Avian Influenza.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Agrimony
Pharmacological Actions : Neurominidase Inhibitor

AHCC increases resistance to influenza A (strains H1N1, PR8)

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Substances : AHCC
Diseases : H1N1 Infection

Compounds found within Andrographis have potent anti-influenza activity against H1N1 and Avian Flu.

Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Andrographis
Pharmacological Actions : Viral Hemagglutinin Inhibitor
Additional Keywords : viral hemmagglutinin blocker

Apple pectin, citrus pectin, flaxseed mucilage, blood group A substance, gum acacia (gum arabic), and gum myrrh inhibit viral hemagglutinin in vitro.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Brazilian propolis possesses anti-influenza virus activity and ameliorate influenza symptoms in mice.

Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Bee Propolis
Diseases : Influenza
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Beet extract protects against experimental influenza infection.

Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Beet
Diseases : H1N1 Infection
Pharmacological Actions : Viral Hemagglutinin Inhibitor

Black Tea inhibits influenza virus.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Black Tea
Diseases : Influenza
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Caffeine demonstrates anti-influenza activity.

Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Caffeine
Diseases : H1N1 Infection
Pharmacological Actions : Viral Hemagglutinin Inhibitor

Green tea contains compounds which inhibit influenza virus replication through the inhibition of both viral neuraminidase and hemagglutinin.

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Green tea catechins inhibit influenza A virus.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Catechin , Green Tea
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Scullcap inhibits influenza A and B.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Chinese skullcap
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Chinese skullcap contains inhibitory activity against an enzyme essential for influenza A viral infectivity.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Chinese skullcap
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents, Neurominidase Inhibitor
Additional Keywords : Pig Flu

Skullcap contains a compound known as baicalin which combats the influenza virus.

Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Chinese skullcap
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Chinese skullcap has significant anti-viral activity against Influenza.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Chinese skullcap
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents, Neurominidase Inhibitor

Chinense skullcap counteracts influenza virus infection in mice.

Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Chinese skullcap
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Cinnamon has antiviral activity against various influenza viruses.

Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Cinnamon
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

A polyphenol rich plant extract from Cistus incanus exerts a potent anti-influenza activity against avian and human influenza subtypes.

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Substances : Cistus
Diseases : Avian Influenza

Clinacanthus siamensis extract may have a protective effect against H1N1 viral infection.

Study Type : Animal Study
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Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Cordyceps contains a polysaccarhide which positively modulates immune function of macrophages against influenza A

Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Cordyceps sinensis
Diseases : Influenza

Cordyceps contains a polysaccharide that has beneficial therapeutic effects on influenza A virus.

Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Cordyceps sinensis

Cranberry juice constituents inhibit influenza virus adhesion and infectivity.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Cranberry
Additional Keywords : viral hemmagglutinin blocker

Echinacea root contains cytokine-modulating capability that may be therapeutic in combating influenza A infections.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Echinacea
Additional Keywords : cytokine modulation

EGCG, a polyphenol found within green tea, exhibits anti-influenza A (H1N1) activity.

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EGCG, a polyphenol found within green tea, inhibits infectivity of influenza virus.

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Elderberry reduces cure time from influenza infection.

Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Elderberry
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Elderberry significantly reduces the duration of infection from influenza in a safe manner.

Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Elderberry
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Elderberry appears to be safe and effective treatment for influenza A and B.

Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Elderberry
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Elderberry flavonoids bind to and prevent H1N1 infection in vitro.

Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Elderberry
Additional Keywords : natural substances versus drugs

Eleutherococcus senticosus root extract exhibits antiviral activity against rhinovirus, respiractory syncytial virus and influenza A virus in cell cultures.

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Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

A combination of Euphorbium resinifera and Pulsatilla pratensis exhibit antiviral activity against respiratory syncytial virus, influenza A, human rhinovirus and herpes virus simplex 1.

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Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Ginkegetin, a flavonoid found wthin Ginkgo biloba, demonstrates anti-neuraminidase activity and improves survival of influenza-virus-infected mice.

Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Ginkgo biloba
Diseases : Influenza
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents, Neurominidase Inhibitor

American Ginseng is safe and effective in reducing relative risk and duration of respiratory symptoms associated with "cold and flu" in adults.

Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Ginseng (American)
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

American ginseng is safe, well tolerated, and potentially effective for preventing acute respiratory illness due to influenza and respiractory syncytial virus infections.

Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Ginseng (American)
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

A nutrient mixure containing green tea, vitamin c, lysine and other factors exerts an antiviral effect against influenza A.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Green Tea, Lysine, Vitamin C
Diseases : Human Influenza
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents, Neurominidase Inhibitor

Hesperidin, a flavonoid obtained from citrus fruits, acts as a viral sialidase inhibitor (i.e. neuromindase inhibitor) in influenza A infection.

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Substances : Hesperidin
Diseases : Influenza
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents, Neurominidase Inhibitor

Hesperidin, a flavonoid obtained from citrus fruits, inhibits influenza A infection through the inhibition of the viral sialidase (neurominidase) enzyme.

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Substances : Hesperidin
Diseases : Influenza
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents, Neurominidase Inhibitor

Horseradish extract attenuates influenza infection in mice.

Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Horseradish
Diseases : H1N1 Infection
Pharmacological Actions : Viral Hemagglutinin Inhibitor

Mao-to, a Japanese herbal medicine, is more effective than Oseltamivir in controlling fever due to type A influenza infection in children.

Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Fever

The traditional Japanese herbal formula Sho-seiryu-to inhibits various influenza virus types, e.g. H1N1, H3N2.

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Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Rhodiola rosea has neuraminidase inhibitory activity against influenza viruses.

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Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents, Neurominidase Inhibitor

Glycyrrhizin, an active component of licorice roots, protects mice exposed to a lethal amount of influenza virus.

Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Licorice
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords : Influenza virus A2 (H2N2)

Glycyrrhizin, a compound found within licorice, inhibits influenza A virus uptake into the cell.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Licorice
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Maitake appears to induce the production of certain factors, including TNF-alpha, which are responsible for the inhibition of viral growth in vitro.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Maitake Mushroom

Mosla scabra is not inferior to the drug ribavirin as an antiviral agent against influenza.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Mosla scabra
Diseases : Influenza
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords : natural substances versus drugs

Mosla scabra is superior to the drug Ribavirin as an antiviral agent against influenza due to its greater safety.

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Substances : Mosla scabra

Mullein contains antiviral compounds.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Mullein
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Myrica ruba leaf extract inhibits H1N1 and H3N2 influenza viruses.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Myrica rubra
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords : H3N2

Pomegranate polyphenol inhibits influenza virus and has a synergistic effect with oseltamivir.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Pomegranate
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords : drug synergy, synergy with oseltamivir

Daily probiotic therapy is safe and effective way to reduce fever, rhinorrhea, cough incidence and duration and antibiotic prescription incidence in children with cold and influenza-like symptoms.

Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Probiotics

Radix Isatidis (Woad) is a traditional Chinese herb which inhibits the viral enzyme neuraminidase in a fashion comparable to that of Tamiflu.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Radix Isatidis
Diseases : Influenza
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents, Neurominidase Inhibitor

Red Marine Algae exhibits strong HSV and Influenza-inhibiting activity.

Study Type : Review
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Substances : Red Marine Algae
Diseases : HSV-1, HSV-2, Influenza B
Pharmacological Actions : Viral Hemagglutinin Inhibitor

Reseveratrol inhibits influenza A and rhinovirus replication.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Resveratrol
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

A polyphenol rich extract of Cistus incanus (Rock-rose family) exhibits potent anti-influenza activity against human and avian influenza. [viruses did not develop resistance, as was the case with the drug amantadine].

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Rock-rose

Compounds found within the tree Casesalpinia sappan have neuraminidase inhibitory activity superior to osestamivir acid (Tamiflu) and Ribavirin.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Sappanwood
Diseases : Influenza
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents, Neurominidase Inhibitor

The herb Sophora flavescens contains compounds with potent neuraminidase inhibitory activity.

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Substances : Sophora
Diseases : Influenza
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents, Neurominidase Inhibitor

Calcium spirulan, an inhibitor of enveloped virus replication, from a blue-green alga Spirulina, exhibits activity against a variety of viruses..

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Spirulina
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Prunus mume (Japanese apricot) juice extract inhibits human influenza A virus in vitro.

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Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Vitamin C in combination with iron demonstrates significant antiviral activity.

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Substances : Vitamin C
Diseases : HSV-1, Polio

The antiviral property of vitamin C may be due to the fact that it inhibits the viral enzyme neuraminidase.

Study Type : Commentary
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Substances : Vitamin C
Diseases : Human Influenza
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents, Neurominidase Inhibitor

Vitamin C may prevent influenza influenza pandemic emergenices.

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Substances : Vitamin C

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with susceptibility to influenza.

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Substances : Vitamin D

Zinc may inhibit influenza virus.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Zinc
Diseases : Influenza
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Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All

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Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Influenza

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Diseases : Swine Flu
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Influenza

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Study Type : Human Study
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Additional Keywords : influenza vaccine, swine flu vaccine
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All

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Study Type : Review
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Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Influenza

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Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Influenza
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