Broad Based Anti-Viral Herbs in Chinese Medicine
Formulas from “The Institute for Traditional Medicine” in Portland, OR.
If you want a detailed description of formulas you can find them in their formulary guide called,
“A Bag of Pearls.” Since Chinese medicine uses different terminology and classification than Wester Medicine, the actions of these herbs are difficult to explain. However, for infectious disease these herbs may or may not work, and more testing is needed. Yet, it may not be dangerous to test these on oneself, with the help of a Herbalist educator. Some formuals are intended to keep one from getting infected, others are meant to kill or weaken an infection.
Since there is such a large volume of information just in Chinese Medicine alone, as well as Tibetan and Ayurvedic and other natural modalities, this list is just an ongoing sampling as an example of what is out there.
Herbs intended to strengthen the immune system and prevent infection
This is probably the most important catagory, since most people will not get any viruses, but as good insurance, there are herbal things that all people can do to stay ahead of the curve.
Coronavirus seems to have varying results amongst different people. Even some seemingly very healthy people have had a difficult time recovering, while others barely get any symptoms. One of the more difficult aspects of recovery may be the initial stage of cleansing toxins and dampness from the body. This is something we can be proactive about by doing before we get any virus. Most people do hold allot of damp heat and toxins in their body on a regular bases. Doing a type of spring cleanse with herbs can help us become much more health and productive, and may help us survive better if we where to contract any type of viral infections.
Jade Screen Formula
Astragulus, Siler, Atractylodes, Centipeda, Houttuyina, Glehnia, Licorice.
Jade Screen is said to tonify the Lung and Spleen, dispel wind, and resolve phlegm. This formula can be used to prevent acute ailments, used against inhalant allergies and to strengthen cases of asthma, also to restrengthen after a prolonged illness.
Astragalus 10
Astragalus, Eleuthro, Ganoderma, Ophiopogon, Ligustrum, Ho-Shou-Wu, Cistanche, Atractylodes, Licorice, Ginseng, Schizandra, Morus Fruit
Astragulus 10 Tonifies Qi, Nourishes Blood and Essence. It can be used to boost immunity with tonification, not stimulation.
Astragulus 16
Astragulus, Aster, Chin- Chiu, Platycodon, Lycium Bark, Anemarrhena, Ophiopogon, Pinella, Ginseng, Tang-kuei, Bupleurum, Blue Citrus, Citrus, Atractylodes, Licorice, Mume
Astragulus 16 tonifies qi and yin, and clears deficiency heat. It is used to strengthen the lungs where there is false heat present and dryness. This formula also suggested for Pneumonia as well.
Cordyceps 9
Cordyceps, Rehmannia, Epimedium, Asparagus, Stalactite, Psuedostellaria, Ho-Shou-Wu, Terminalia, Schizandra
Cordyceps 9 Nourishes the Kidney and Liver, Tonifies the Lungs, astringes the essence. Used for immune deficiency, chronic asthma, deteriorating health, afternoon sweating with feverish fatigue.
Gecko – A
Gecko lizard, Deer Antler, Ginseng, Eucommia, Rehmannia, Lycium Fruit, Epimedium, Schizandra, Dioscorea, Atractylodes, Licorice
Gecko – A is for those experiencing cold symptoms and fatigue, such as in the elderly, overworked, or those who have used drugs. It invigorates Yang, nourishes essence, and tonifies Qi. This formula can work in conjunction to a lung formula if there is Kidney Yang weakness.
Eleuthro 10
Eleuthro, Polygonatum, Lycium Fruit, Crataeugus, Epimedium, Rehmannia, Astragulus, Alpinia, Acorus, Broussonetia, Eclipta, Cuscuta, Psoralea, Cornus, Licorice
Eluethro 10 is a general anti-aging formula. It Nourishes the Kidney and Liver, tonifies the energy. This is a generally good tonic for survival for all people in trying times.
Ganoderma 18
Ganoderma, astragulus, Rehmannia, Cistanche, Peony, Ligustrum, Epimedium, Dioscorea, Tang-Kuei, Ophiopogon, Atractylodes, Ho-Shou-Wu, Lycium, Eucommia, Ginseng, Schizandra, Licorice, Citrus
Ganoderma tonifies energy and yang, nourishes blood and yin. A general broad-spectrum tonic for all basic essences. Can help strengthen all organ systems. Used to strengthen those after long illness.
Herbs intended to cleanse or weaken an infection that has already occured
Rhodiola 8
Rhodiola, Hippophae, Saissurea, Sandalwood, Bamboo, Terminalia, Carthamus, Licorice
Rhodiola 8 is intended to clear lung heat, resolve phlegm, disperse stagnat qi, and vitalize blood circulation. Its for chronic lung inflammation, coughing, shortness of breath, cardiovascular disease.
Isatis 6
isatis , hu chang, prunella, oldenlandia, andrographis, lonicera
Myrolea B
lonicera, forsythia, olive leaf, scute, terminalia
Baicalcumin
scute, licorice, turmeric, prunella, salvia, coix, hu chang
Bidens 6
bidens, hu chang, viola, isatis, chrysanthemum, licorice
Paris 7
paris, houttuynia, scutellaria, oldenlandia, isatis leaf, subprostrata, taraxacum
Paris 7 has possibly the broadest action and can be tried against many common viruses and cancers. It is thought to work against Hepatitis and Pneumonia as well as HIV and other STDs. It is a cold and cleansing formula, so long term use may need to be balanced with a warming digestion formula, seek expert advice.
Tremella 14
Tremella, Astragulus, Lycium, Rehmannia, Ophiopogon, Codonopsis, Gehnia, Tang-Kuei, Atractylodes, Melia, Tortoise Shell, Schizandra, Licorice, Citrus
Tremella 14 is intended for Nourishing Yin, and Tonifying energy. It is suggested to be used for active pneumonia, hepatitis, tuberculosis, thist, dryness, chronic feverish conditions, and immune deficiency.
Lilly 14
Lily, Oroxylum, Ophiopogon, Yu-Chu, Rehmannia, Changium, Sterculia, Adenophora, Glehnia, Scrophularia, Arctium, Playcodon, Fritallaria, Licorice
Lilly 14 is used for nourishing lung yin, moistening dryness and resolving phlegm. It could be used to moisten, resolve sticky phlegm, open up the lungs, and control coughing, remove lung heat,