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03/06/2024
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
5 Herbal remedies for the common cold and flu
According to the American Lung Association, adults can catch a cold two to four times a year while children can get an average of six to eight colds annually. A cold is a minor infection that affects the nose and throat and can be caused by any one of over 200 respiratory viruses. The predominant cause of […]
09/13/2023
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
6 Things you can do to protect yourself from viral infections
Viruses are one of the most common causes of human illness. These pathogens are responsible for the common cold and the flu, which you can catch year-round but relatively more easily during fall and winter. Because viruses can travel through the air on small particles, you can get some viral diseases by simply inhaling the air that contains these […]
02/11/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Luteolin: The flavonoid in leafy greens than can keep the flu at bay
Luteolin is a flavonoid known for its antioxidant properties. It is found in plant-based foods like fruits and vegetables and medicinal herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). But aside from being a potent free radical scavenger, luteolin also functions as an anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating agent. It even has reported anti-cancer properties. In a recent […]
11/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the anti-viral properties of luteolin
In this study, Chinese researchers explored the underlying mechanism of luteolin’s effect on influenza virus-infected cells. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. Influenza is an acute transmissible respiratory disease that affects humans and animals and has high morbidity and mortality rates. According to previous studies, luteolin, which is […]
10/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Components of aloe vera extracts show antiviral activity against influenza A
Researchers at the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine investigated the antiviral activities of the bioactive components of Aloe vera. They reported their findings in an article published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Previous studies have found that the ethanolic extract of Aloe vera (AVE) has significant anti-influenza activity, but the mechanisms underlying this activity and the […]
09/03/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
New study reveals why flu shots fail to give long-lasting immunity
Influenza vaccines can boost immunity, but this improvement is only short-lived. American researchers recently found that immunization increases the levels of antibodies against the seasonal flu-causing virus only for a few months, after which these levels plateau due to the loss of bone marrow plasma cells (BMPC). BMPC are the cells responsible for producing influenza-specific antibodies after vaccination. […]
12/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The chameleon plant, a key ingredient in TCM, can protect the gut during a viral infection
Houttuynia cordata, also known as Chinese lizard tail, fish mint or chameleon plant, is an aromatic herb used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It belongs in the same category as other herbs that can clear heat from the body and treat toxicity. But in a recently published study in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, researchers from Fudan […]
09/06/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Which herbal medicines work against the flu? A scientific review provides answers
Before the dawn of pharmaceuticals, people relied on medicinal plants to relieve symptoms of various ailments and improve overall health. Today, herbal medicines are on the rise once again, with their powerful chemical components becoming the focus of interest of many scientific studies. Besides being effective, these naturally occurring compounds cause very few adverse effects. Herbal medicines […]
07/30/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Review looks at efficacy of herbal medicines against influenza virus
In this article, researchers from The Ohio State University systematically reviewed various herbal extracts which, according to numerous studies, exhibit anti-viral activities against the influenza virus. This review was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The researchers noted that the influenza virus has remained a consistent threat to the well-being of a variety […]
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