Top antivirals
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Top Natural Antivirals
1. Garlic
- Active Compounds: Allicin, ajoene, sulfur compounds
- Effects: Broad-spectrum antiviral, antibacterial, and immune-boosting
- Viruses Targeted: Influenza, common cold, herpes, HPV
2. Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
- Active Compounds: Flavonoids, anthocyanins
- Effects: Inhibits viral replication, supports immune response
- Viruses Targeted: Influenza, common cold, respiratory infections
3. Oregano Oil
- Active Compounds: Carvacrol, thymol
- Effects: Antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal properties
- Viruses Targeted: Norovirus, herpes simplex virus (HSV), flu
4. Echinacea
- Active Compounds: Alkylamides, polysaccharides, flavonoids
- Effects: Stimulates the immune system, reduces viral load
- Viruses Targeted: Influenza, rhinovirus, herpes simplex
5. Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
- Active Compounds: Glycyrrhizin, flavonoids
- Effects: Inhibits viral replication, reduces inflammation
- Viruses Targeted: Hepatitis, herpes simplex, respiratory viruses
6. Astragalus
- Active Compounds: Astragalosides, flavonoids
- Effects: Boosts immune function, protects cells from viral attacks
- Viruses Targeted: Influenza, herpes simplex, Epstein-Barr virus
7. Coconut Oil
- Active Compounds: Lauric acid, monolaurin
- Effects: Disrupts viral envelopes, preventing viral replication
- Viruses Targeted: HIV, herpes simplex, flu, measles
8. Olive Leaf Extract
- Active Compounds: Oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol
- Effects: Blocks viral replication, enhances immune response
- Viruses Targeted: Influenza, herpes simplex, hepatitis
9. Ginger
- Active Compounds: Gingerol, shogaol
- Effects: Anti-inflammatory, inhibits viral attachment
- Viruses Targeted: Influenza, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), norovirus
10. Green Tea
- Active Compounds: Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), polyphenols
- Effects: Inhibits viral entry and replication
- Viruses Targeted: Influenza, hepatitis, HIV
11. St. John’s Wort
- Active Compounds: Hypericin, hyperforin
- Effects: Inhibits viral replication, especially enveloped viruses
- Viruses Targeted: HIV, hepatitis, herpes simplex
12. Turmeric (Curcumin)
- Active Compounds: Curcumin
- Effects: Anti-inflammatory, inhibits viral entry and replication
- Viruses Targeted: Hepatitis, influenza, herpes simplex
13. Zinc
- Active Compounds: Zinc ions
- Effects: Interferes with viral replication, boosts immune function
- Viruses Targeted: Common cold (rhinovirus), influenza, herpes simplex