A new alternative to treat swine influenza A virus infection: extracts from Terminalia chebula Retz.

• DOI: 10.5897/ajmr.9000007
• Publication Date: 2010-03-18
• Authors: Hongbo Ma; Diao YunPeng; Zhao Dan-yu; Kun Li; Ting‐Guo Kang
• Keywords: Terminalia chebula; Human influenza

Currently, a pandemic swine influenza A virus infection causes huge negative impact on human beings all over the world. However, methods of treatment are not satisfactory, therefore it is urgent for us to set up new theory and practice fight against intractable virus. Terminalia chebula Retz., as kind traditional Chinese medicine, widely distributes has multiple pharmacological effects. Evidences in laboratory clinic confirm potential of Terminalia chebula Retz inhibiting infection. We thus hypothesize that acetone extracts (tannic acids, A) Ret may alternative treat based holistic concept medicine principle.

Key words: Swine virus, Terminalia hypothesis.