Herbal Antivirals, 2nd Ed.

Level 2 & 3 CPE

CPE Type: 740 Online/Web-based Course

Upon successful completion of this self-study course, the users will be able to:

1. Describe three physical characteristics of a virus that helps it return and spread.

2. Explain why new vaccines must be created each year for influenza.

3. Identify four possible routes of transmission of viruses.

4. Explain three characteristics of influenza: how it spreads, what causes the inflammation, and the usual cause of death, if the person dies.

5. Describe three possible actions of herbs taken to specifically fight viruses.

6. Identify the site of viral budding during influenza and describe what happens there.

7. Identify how interferon and cytokines contribute to the virus’ symptoms.

8. Explain the significance of cytokine production and identify six herbs that can reduce it.

9. Explain how SARS/Corona (Covid) viruses attach to surface cells.

10. Identify the three herbs used effectively to fight Covid: a) to inhibit the virus' attachment and entry into the cells, b) for anticlotting, c) to prevent, treat, and reduce the severity of Covid.

11. Discuss how melatonin reduces or eliminates the ability of West Nile virus to cause infection.

12. Identify which food has a large amount of tannins and is used in the treatment of viral gastroenteritis.

13. List two positive functions of elderberries, glycyrrhizin, and Chinese skullcap in fighting viruses.

14. Describe two benefits of taking ginger in fighting viruses.