AntiViral Herbs: Botanical Protection Against Viruses

Plants have evolved very good defenses against viruses over the millenia, and we can take advantage of these natural protections against viruses for ourselves.


Common Name Botanical Name Other Names
Aloe
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Aloe Aloe vera
: Juice of the inner leaf : Greek : Aloes was employed by the ancients and was known to the Greeks as early as the forth century B.C. Uses by Dioscorides, Celsus ...
Ashwagandha
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Ashwagandha Withania sonmiferum Ashwaganda
: root : 7 : It is often touted as the Indian version of ginseng because,like ginseng, ashwaganda is revered as a non-specific tonic, an adaptogen that is used alo ...
Astragalus
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Astragalus Astragalus membranacous syn. A. propinquus Huang qi , yellow leader
: root : China : Astragalus is especially useful for strengthening the body against viral infections of the respiratory tract and heart through stimulation of interfer ...
Balsam, Peru
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Balsam, Peru Myroxylon pereirae
: : : Peru balsam is collected from wild trees along the coast of El Salvador. A large and beautiful tree with a valuable wood like ...
Bupleurum
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Bupleurum Bupleurum chinense chai hu, Chinese thorowax root
: root : Chinese : Bupleurum is an important Chinese tonic herb for the liver and circulatory system ...
Carrot
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Carrot Daucus carota L. Wild Carrot; Queen Anne's Lace; Bird's-nest
: root, seeds : : The carrot was well known to the ancients, and is mentioned by Greek and Latin writers under various names, ...
Chamomile
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Chamomile Matricaria recutita Camomile
: Flowers : : The seemingly endless list of problems chamomile is said to help can all be traced to its effects of the nervous system and digestive system, as well ...
Cinnamon
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Cinnamon Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. aromaticum Cassia Bark
: Dried bark : : The distinct, spicy aroma of cinnamon bark, Cassia, or Chinese cinnamon, is the spice sold as cinnamon in the United States. ...
Cubeb
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Cubeb Piper cuberba Java pepper
: : : A climbing perennial plant, with dicecious flowers in spikes. Odour is aromatic and taste is pungent and somewhat bitter. Com ...
Dong Quai
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Dong Quai Angelica sinensis Chinese Angelica, Dang-gui
: root : China : In traditional Chinese medicine, only ginseng is more esteemed. ...
Echinacea
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Echinacea Echinacea angustifolia Purple coneflower
: Most often roots, stems and flowers are also used but are weaker : North American : There are dozens of dozens of biochemical compounds that act in therapeutic synergy in this complex plant that support disease resistance in several ...
Elder
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Elder Sambucus nigra Elderberry
: Flowers, berries : Europe, North America : Leaves are used in an ointment that is a folk remedy for bruises,sprains, chilblains and hard-to-cure skin irritations. ...
Eucalyptus
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Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus
: Leaves, oil : Australian : Eucalyptus is best known for it's ability to relieve congestion and ease breathing in colds. The essential oil of eucalyptus contains cineole, a pote ...
Fennel
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Fennel Foeniculum vulgare Sweet Fennel, Fenkel
: Seeds, leaves, roots, oil - the whole plant : Greek : The uses for fennel go far beyond the kitchen however, fennel has been used as a medicinal herb by the early Romans and Greeks. ...
Goldenseal
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Goldenseal Hydrastis canadensis
: primarily the root, to a lesser extent leaves : North America : Goldenseal is a folk medicine staple widely used in many herbal salves and ointments as a contact disinfectant. ...
Grapefruit
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Grapefruit Citrus paradisi
: rind of fruit, seeds : : Grapefruit is not only a great breakfast item, but the extracts from the seeds, pulp and inner rind can be helpful. ...
Grapes
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Grapes Vitis vinifera Grape Seed
: : : Grapes are a naturaly powerful antioxitdent and grapeseed extracts are concentrated for maximine benefits. ...
Juniper
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Juniper Juniperus communis
: berries : : Juniper berry oil is distilled from the dried ripe berry of the juniper tree. The action of juniper closely resembles cypress, to which it is botanic ...
Lavender
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Lavender Lavandula officinalis
: Flowers, leaves and stems : : Lavender is arguably the most versatile of the essential oils, indispensable for healing burns, scalds and as a sleep aid. ...
Lemon
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Lemon Citrus limonum
: Rind, juice, essential oil : : Lemon is used in alternative medicine to help build immunity against colds, influenza, and other viral infection, to detoxify the body and assist lymp ...
Lemon Balm
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Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis Melissa
: whole herb : Greek : Lemon balm is an aromatic mint with a long reputation for having calming properties. Both the whole herb and the essential oil, melissa, are used for ...
Mullein
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Mullein Verbascum, various species Flannel Leaf, Mullein Dock, Aaron's Rod
: Leaves, flowers, roots : : Traditionally used as a tea, and is frequently combined with other herbs in mixtures for treating cough. ...
Myrtle
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Myrtle Myrtus communis
: berries : : Myrtle is an evergreen shrub that grows wild throughout the Mediterranean. ...
Niaouli
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Niaouli Melaleuca quinquenervia
: leaves : Australia : Much like tea tree in its antiseptic properties, but with a much milder, fruity aroma. ...
Orange
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Orange Citrus sinensis Sweet Orange, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange
: Fruit rind : : Cold-pressed from fresh orange peel, Orange refreshes the mind and regulates the body. It is excellent for lethargy or tiredness, and for wrinkles or ...
Oregano
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Oregano Origanum vulgare Wild Marjoram
: leaves, stems, essential oil : : Oregano has a very ancient reputation and has been used in both the kitchen and the sickroom since the time of the ancients. ...
Pau D' Arco
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Pau D' Arco Tabebuia impertiginosa, various species lapacho, taheebo
: Inner bark : S. America : There is a great deal of practical evidence, however, that pau d'arco can be used with success to treat colds, flu, sore throat, and yeast infections. ...
Ravensara
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Ravensara Ravensara aromatica ravensare, havozo, hazomanitra
: Essential oil from leaves and bark : : The essential oil is referred to as the oil that heals and is is obtained by steam distillation from the leaf. ...
Reishi
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Reishi Ganoderma lucidum Ling-zhi, ling chih, ling chi mushroom
: Fruiting body : China, Japan : Reishi mushroom grows wild on plum trees in Japan, it is commercially cultivated in China, Japan and the United States. ...
Rosemary
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Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis
: Leaves, stems and flowers : : Rosemary is an extremely useful herb, with many culinary, medicinal and aromatherapy attributes. The essential oil is distilled from the fresh flower ...
Sandalwood
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Sandalwood Santalum album
: Heartwood : : Sandalwood oil has a sweet-woody, warm, balsamic aroma that improves with age. The essential oil blends wonderfully with most ...
Sarsaparilla
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Sarsaparilla Smilax sarsaparilla zarzaparrilla
: Root : Americas : The spicy, pleasant smelling root is what gave old fashioned root beer its bite and is the part used medicinally ...
sassafrass
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sassafrass Sassafras albidum Saloop, ague tree, root beer tree,
: Root Bark, Bark and essential oil : north amercian : A cup of sassafras root tea is a traditional spring tonic in the South for hundreds of years, and was part of the home medicine of the early American ...
Tea
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Tea Camellia sinensis Green Tea, Black tea
: leaves : : Black tea, Oolong/Wu long tea and green and white teas are all from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. ...
Tea Tree
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Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia ti tree
: essential oil distilled from leaves : Australia : Tea tree's major contribution to the herbal pharmacy is its broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. ...
Thyme
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Thyme Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Wild Thyme
: Leaves, stems and flowers : : Thyme has primarily been used respiratory ailments for its infection-fighting and cough suppressive qualities. Thyme tea is an old time favorite coug ...

Keywords:Theraputics, medicene,medicenal

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