Thursday, November 5, 2009

Anti-infleunza Herb: Chaenomeles sinensis K (OEHNE)


Nutrients


Polyphenols



Herbal extracts


50% ethanol extract of the fruit of Chaenomeles sinensis (?Mu Gua? in Chinese)


General Background


It is a traditional Chinese medicine to treat throat diseases.



Effects and Interactions


The herbal extract may have antiviral effects. High molecular weight polyphenols in the fruit extract can inhibit influenza viruses. Treatment with the extract at concentrations higher than [...] http://digg.com/u1FmlV

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