Anti-Influenza Herb: Elsholtzia rugulosa (Lamiaceae)

Nutrients

Flavonoids

Herbs and Herbal Extracts

Flavonoids from Elsholtzia rugulosa (Lamiaceae)

General Background

It is a Chinese herb generally used for healing cold and fever.

Effects and Interactions

Flavonoids extracted from the herb have anti-influenza activities. Specifically, the herbal extract can inhibit the neuraminidase (NA) segment of influenza (Liu et al., 2008).

Reference

Liu, A. L., [...]

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