Clinical Studies — anti viral
Ginseng, the natural effectual antiviral: Protective effects of Korean Red Ginseng against viral infection
Posted by Michael Burmeister on
The swift emergence of new infectious viruses and drug-resistant variants has limited the availability of effective antiviral agents and vaccines. Thus, the development of broad-spectrum antivirals and immunomodulating agents that stimulate host immunity and improve host resilience is essential. Although ginseng itself can exert direct antiviral effects by inhibiting viral attachment, membrane penetration, and replication, the foremost antiviral activities of ginseng are attributed to the enhancement of host immunity.
Antiviral Activity of Ginseng Extract Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Posted by Michael Burmeister on
Panax ginseng has been known to have a number of immuno-modulatory effects ... Based on the results, although the exact underlying anti-virus mechanism of ginseng remains to be determined, consumption of ginseng in healthy individuals would have beneficial effects in the prevention of unexpected RSV infections and/or reduction of the severity of RSV disease.
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