South African medicinal plant extracts active against influenza A virus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Influenza infection remains a major health threat for animals and humans which crucially requires effective antiviral remedies. The usage of herbal medications as readily available alternatives for their compatibility with the body and fewer side effects compared to synthetic chemical treatments has become popular globally. The aim of this study was to investigate and screen in vitro anti-influenza activity of extracts of five South African medicinal plants, namely Tabernaemontana ventricosa, Cussonia spicata, Rapanea melanophloeos, Pittosporum viridiflorum and Clerodendrum glabrum, species which are used traditionally for the treatment of several diseases such as inflammatory and respiratory diseases.

Methods

Methanol, ethanol (100% and 30%), acetone, hot and col

SUBMITTER: Mehrbod P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5872571 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature