Herbs That Fight Viruses
A variety of common culinary and medicinal plants are traditionally referenced or researched for their potential antiviral and immunomodulatory properties. Plants frequently cited in botanical and clinical literature include basil, cat's claw, dandelion, echinacea, elderberry, fennel, garlic, ginger, lemon balm, licorice root, olive leaf, oregano, pau d’arco, peppermint, rosemary, sage, and St.
John’s wort. Botanical sources note that individual herbs possess specific active compounds that may interact with pharmaceutical medications or produce adverse side effects.