Plants are used in cold, flu and other viral infections in most cultures. What are these plants? This local plant species used before modern medicine.
Oh, viruses in opposite of bacterial lnfection, their therapy just relaxation and hot drinking,such as lemmon and all fruits that have vitamin C.
There are a lot of herbal remedies used in viral infections o cold and flu symptoms :
1)Liquorice 2)Garlic 3)Green Tea 4)Olive Leaves
And many others...
Also there are ones for the remedy of sore throat as mint leaves , ginger and others.
Can you provide a more specific details of your question whether you need to know plants used to stop viral replication or only you want some symptomatic treatments?
Thank you Rasha Kareem Mohammed, Nadien Khaled Fahim and Amy Johnson. lemmon and all fruits that have vitamin C can be used to supplement and reduce symptoms. I think Liquorice, Garlic, Green Tea, Olive Leaves are used as antioxidants. The lectin contained in the sambucas nigra stated by Amy Johnson prevents viruses from binding to sialic acid receptors. flavones are indicated as antioxidant and quercetin again antiviral.
Indian Ayurveda have these kind of plants like Adhatoda vasica, Ocimum sanctum, Glycyrriza glabra, Curcuma longa, Withania Somnifera and so many. Scientific literature has been proved their activity.
Therapeutic use of Adhatoda vasica
Vernacular names
Hindi : Adosa, adalsa, vasaka
Sanskrit : Amalaka, bashika,
Bengali : Basak
Tamil : Adatodai
Marathi : Vasuka Telugu : Adasaram
Malayalum : Ata-lotakam
(PDF) Therapeutic use of Adhatoda vasica. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/306020300_Therapeutic_use_of_Adhatoda_vasica [accessed Mar 11 2020].
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/306020300_Therapeutic_use_of_Adhatoda_vasica
The leave extract of Adhatoda vasica exhibits moderate antibacterial activity (Sarker et al., 2009). The antibacterial activity against the microorganism strains of Bacillus subtilis (11mm) and Vibrio cholera (15mm) in petroleum ether extract, and also Bacillus subtilis (11mm) and Vibrio cholera (13mm) in ethanol extract were determined by the disc diffusion technique. Where, the plates were incubated at 37 oC for 24h to allow maximum growth of the organism, the activity of the test agents were measured by the zone of inhibition of the plates. (PDF) Therapeutic use of Adhatoda vasica. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/306020300_Therapeutic_use_of_Adhatoda_vasica [accessed Mar 11 2020].
Ocimum sanctum
Chapter Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi), the queen of herbs: A Review
Antibacterial, Antiviral, Antifungal EffectsChewing of tulsi leaves prevents mouth ulcer and gives protection against bacteria and germs (Rajput, 2012). Tulsi acts as anti-bacterial especially E. coli, S. mutans and S.aureus. (Vasudevan et al., 2001). The qualitative estimation of phytochemicals and antimicrobial activity of aqueous and methanol extracts of root and leaves of Ocimum sanctum against pathogenic bacteria E. coli, P. mirabilis, S. aureus (Singh et al., 2013; Ganguly, 2013a,b; Ganguly and Verma, 2015). Essential oil extracted from the leaves of O. sanctum has been found to inhibit in-vitro growth of E. coli, Bacillus anthracis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa showing its antibacterial activity, also possess anti-fungal against Candida species (Jyoti et al., 2007) and anti-viral activity (Rajeshwari, 1992).The leaves of the plant are considered to be very holy and often form a consistent part of the Hindu spiritual rituals (Ghosh, 1995). Tulsi plant was used as stimulant, expectorant and it is also used in the cure of upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, skin infections (Harsa et al., 2003). It also has anti-tubercular activity and inhibits in-vitro growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The juice of the leaves of Tulsi leaves have been reported to show strong antifungal activities against the Aspergillus species (Joglekar et al., 1959). (PDF) Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi), the queen of herbs: A Review. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/309802187_Ocimum_sanctum_Tulsi_the_queen_of_herbs_A_Review [accessed Mar 11 2020].
Meyan (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) Bitkisinin Antibakteriyel ve Antioksidan Aktiviteleri
Curcuma longa
Antimicrobial Effects. Turmeric extract and the essential oil of Curcuma longa inhibit the growth of a variety of bacteria, parasites, and pathogenic fungi. A study of chicks infected with the caecal parasite Eimera maxima demonstrated that diets supplemented with 1-percent turmeric resulted in a reduction in small intestinal lesion scores and improved weight gain. Another animal study, in which guinea pigs were infected with either dermatophytes, pathogenic molds, or yeast, found that topically applied turmeric oil inhibited dermatophytes and pathogenic fungi, but neither curcumin nor turmeric oil affected the yeast isolates. Improvements in lesions were observed in the dermatophyte- and fungi-infected guinea pigs, and at seven days post-turmeric application the lesions disappeared. Curcumin has also been found to have moderate activity against Plasmodium falciparum and Leishmania major organisms. (PDF) Curcuma longa and Curcumin: A review article. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/284415430_Curcuma_longa_and_Curcumin_A_review_article [accessed Mar 11 2020].
Article Curcuma longa (Medicinal Plant) Research: A Scientometric As...
Withania somnifera
Antibacterial effect Both aqueous as well as alcoholic extracts of the plant (root as well as leaves) were found to possess strong antibacterial activity against a range of bacteria, as revealed by in vitro Agar Well Diffusion Method. The methanolic extract was further subfractionated using various solvents and the butanolic sub-fraction was possessed maximum inhibitory activity against a spectrum of bacteria including Salmonella typhimurium. Moreover, in contrast to the synthetic antibiotic (viz. chloramphenicol), these extracts did not induce lysis on incubation with human erythrocytes, advocating their safety to the living cells. Oral administration of the aqueous extracts successfully obliterated salmonella infection in Balb/C mice as revealed by increased survival rate as well as less bacterial load in various vital organs of the treated animals (53). In another study, the methanol, hexane and diethyl ether extracts from both leaves and roots of WS were evaluated for the antibacterial/synergistic activity by agar plate disc-diffusion assay against Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli. Different concentrations of Tibrim, a combination of rifampicin and isoniazid, were tested to find out the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), which came out to be 0.1 mg/ml for S. typhimurium and E. coli. From the six extracts tested, only methanol and hexane extracts of both leaves and roots showed potent antibacterial activity. A synergistic increase in the antibacterial effect of Tibrim was noticed when MIC of Tibrim was supplemented with these extracts (PDF) Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha): A Review. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/284801881_Withania_somnifera_Ashwagandha_A_Review [accessed Mar 11 2020].
Pelargonium sidoides
Antibiotics: Based on in vitro study, umckaloabo may exert antibacterial effectsagainst a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria (Beil & Kilian,2007; Conrad et al., 2007b; Kayser & Kolodziej, 1997; Kolodziej & Kiderlen, 2007;Kolodziej et al., 2003; Neugebauer, Mickenhagen, Siefer, & Walger, 2005; Wittschieret al., 2007a, 2007b). The effects of umckaloabo with antibiotics are not well under-stood.
(PDF) An Evidence-Based Systematic Review of Umckaloabo ( Pelargonium sidoides ) by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/221876166_An_Evidence-Based_Systematic_Review_of_Umckaloabo_Pelargonium_sidoides_by_the_Natural_Standard_Research_Collaboration [accessed Mar 11 2020].
Sambucus nigra
Flowers and berries of Sambucus nigra are known as a traditionalremedy for various kinds of ailments and diseases and both are com-monly used in folk medicine (Kohlmünzer, 1998). They are primarilyused to treat common symptoms related to cold, feverish conditions,coughing, nasal congestion, mucous discharge and influenza, as well asa preventively to strengthen the immune system (Elliman, 1994;Grieve, 1971; Hoffmann, 1990; The ABC Clinical Guide to Elder Berry).Due to the presence offlavonoids, elderflowers demonstrate primarilydiaphoretic, antipyretic and diuretic properties. (PDF) Bioactive properties of Sambucus nigra L. As a functional ingredient for food and pharmaceutical industry. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322071023_Bioactive_properties_of_Sambucus_nigra_L_As_a_functional_ingredient_for_food_and_pharmaceutical_industry [accessed Mar 11 2020].
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Dear Pr Serdar Yuksel,
There are many plant species used for antiviral purpose such as Carissa edulis Vahl, Geranium sanguineum L, Geranium sanguineum L, Olea europaea L.
I invite you to read this interesting article:
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Best regards,
Pr Hambaba
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