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