Medicinal Plants and Herbs for the Winter

Viral infections are spreading quickly, and emergence of drug resistance due to some mutations of viruses and dormant and recurrent infections may lead to new antiviral combination. There is an increasing necessity for substances with antiviral properties since the treatment of viral infections with available antiviral drugs usually leads to the problem of viral resistance. The most bioactive constituents such as tannins, phenolic compounds, flavonoids or aromatic compounds have been reported against influenza virus. Studies mentioned in Iranian traditional medicinal science and Persian pharmacopeia indicated that plant-based formulations can be the best and appropriate option to control viral infections, especially cold and influenza.