The Sunlight Experiment

Herbal Actions

Antiviral

Inhibits viruses

Interferes with viral replication.

Antiviral is a sub-action of Antimicrobial. Where antimicrobial inhibits a broad range of microbes, antiviral is its narrower, more targeted form.

Herbs with a antiviral action (26)

Key herbs

Herbs for which antiviral is a headline action.

Abuta

Cissampelos pareira

AnalgesicAnti-AbortiveAntifertilityAntibacterial

Chinese Skullcap

Scutellaria baicalensis

AntiviralAnti-inflammatoryAntiallergicAntibacterial

Melissa

Melissa officinalis

NervineCarminativeAntispasmodicAntiviral

Abuta

Cissampelos pareira

AnalgesicAnti-AbortiveAntifertilityAntibacterial

Andrographis

Andrographis paniculata

BitterImmunomodulatorAnti-inflammatoryAntimicrobial

Astragalus

Astragalus membranaceus

AdaptogenAntioxidantAntiviralCardiotonic

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

VulneraryAnti-inflammatoryLymphaticStyptic

Cat's Claw

Uncaria tomentosa

ImmunomodulatorAnti-inflammatoryAntioxidantAdaptogen

Chanca Piedra

Phyllanthus niruri

DiureticHepaticAntiviralAntioxidant

Chinese Skullcap

Scutellaria baicalensis

AntiviralAnti-inflammatoryAntiallergicAntibacterial

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

CarminativeAntiemeticAntispasmodicCirculatory Stimulant

Gotu Kola

Centella asiatica

NervineNeuroprotectiveNootropicVulnerary

Melissa

Melissa officinalis

NervineCarminativeAntispasmodicAntiviral

Milk Thistle

Silybum marianum

HepatoprotectiveAntioxidantCholereticCholagogue

Olive Leaf

Olea europaea

AntihypertensiveAntioxidantBitterAntiviral

Reishi

Ganoderma lucidum

AdaptogenImmunomodulatorAnalgesicAntispasmodic

Sarsaparilla

Smilax spp.

Anti-inflammatoryAnalgesicAnticancerAntioxidant

Stevia

Stevia rebaudiana

HypoglycemicAntihypertensiveAnti-inflammatoryVasodilator

Tea

Camellia sinensis

AntioxidantDiureticNeuroprotectiveStimulant