Mullein contains antiviral compounds. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Abstract Title:
Antiviral activity of Flos verbasci infusion against influenza and Herpes simplex viruses.
Abstract Source:
Arch Immunol Ther Exp (Warsz). 1991;39(1-2):103-8. PMID: 1666504
Abstract:
The lyophilized infusion from flowers of Verbascum thapsiforme Schrad. (FVI) showed antiviral activity in in vitro studies against Fowl plague virus, several influenza A strains, influenza B strain as well as Herpes simplex virus. Influenza viruses titer decreased by 1-3 log units, while of H. simplex virus by 2.3 log. FVI has shown virucidal activity on H. simplex virus at 300 micrograms/ml, but did not inactivate influenza viruses. Phytochemical investigations of FVI have shown the presence of flavonoids, iridoids, phenolic acids, saponins, amino acids and free sugars.
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1991
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Mullein : CK(25) : AC(6)
Diseases : Avian Influenza : CK(47) : AC(29), Herpes family viruses : CK(1801) : AC(453), Influenza A : CK(579) : AC(202), Influenza B : CK(102) : AC(24)
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents : CK(2973) : AC(1671)
