Antiviral study on Punica granatum L., Momordica charantia L., Andrographis paniculata Nees, and Melia azedarach L., to Human Herpes Virus-3

ConclusionAqueous extract from the leaves of Punica granatum L. was superior in exhibiting its antiviral efficacy to HHV-3 whose in vitro activity was comparable with acyclovir. As the leaf phytochemicals interacted with the HHV-3 protease, the antiviral activity of the Punica granatum L., leaves may interfere with the capsid assembly of the HHV-3.
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research