Anti-HIV activity in traditional Chinese medicine: clinical implications of monomeric herbal remedies and compound decoctions.

ABSTRACT: With the global spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), the pursuit of potent treatments has ascended as a paramount concern in global healthcare. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used for thousands of years in China and other East Asian countries and it offers remedies for an extensive array of ailments, including HIV and AIDS. This review focuses on the clinical significance of single herbs and composite tonics in TCM with antiviral activity against HIV. Initially, the anti-HIV activity of single herbs was analyzed in detail. Many herbs have been shown to have significant anti-HIV activity. The active ingredients of these herbs exhibit their anti-HIV effects through various mechanisms, such as inhibiting viral repl

SUBMITTER: Zhang N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11340536 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature