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Methods of treating or preventing viral infection by using plant extracts
Provided is a method of treating or preventing adenovirus and enterovirus infection by administering an antiviral composition that contains an Echinacea purpurea extract, a Salvia miltiorrhiza extract, or combinations thereof. The antiviral composition blocks adenoviruses and enterovirus infection through virucidal activity against adenovirus and inhibition of adenovirus and enterovirus attachment to and penetration into cells. Also provided is a method of preparing the antiviral composition.
NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY TAICHUNG DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EXTENSION STATION, COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURE, EXECUTIVE YUAN
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Yu-Hsin Luan-Yin
Chen Chang