Journal of HIV & Retro Virus Open Access

Potent Antiviral Activity of Echinacea Angustifolia Against Respiratory infections (SARS & COVID -19)

World Congress on Epidemiology

March 29, 2022 Webinar

Rashmi Sharma

Samrat Prithvi Raj Chouhan Government College, India

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Journal of HIV & Retro Virus

Abstract:

Echinacea angustifolia also known as blacksans belongs to order Asterales, family Asteraceae. It is perennial herb spindle shaped taproot, leaf, Stem narrow & hairy. Flower had 9-22 purple, Pinkray florets 90-260 orange disc florets. The flower blooms spring to mid summer. The flower‘s native place is N.America & Canada.It has potent antiviral Polyphenols & Alkylamides. Phytochemicals are beneficial for our health.Plant stem, leaves Flower & roots dried & powder given one teaspoon ( 4.2 ) mg powder given twice a day to SARS patient act as Potent antiviral. It shows virucidal effect on SARS & COVID 19 infected cells. Effects are seen better if concentration increased to 1 tablespoon (15 grams). Keywords: Antivirals, Asteraceae, Alkylamides, Echinacea Angustifolia, Polyphenols. Introduction Echinacea belongs to family Asteraceae. Phytochemicals are beneficial for our health. Echinacea is native to North America. Polyphenols & Alkylamides are immunity boosters, antivirals, Antimicrobials. All plant parts Stem, Leaf, Flower & root are potent antivirals. COVID 19 Pandemiic affected different persons in all different ways. Caused Tiredness, Cough, Fever, Loss of smell, Loss of Taste, red eyes, irritated eyes, rashes on skin, redness or discolouration of toes & finger, pain ,aches, headache, sore throat, diarrhea, joint pain. 47.7 Cr cases were recorded & 61L deaths were recorded due to COVID. Antiviral effects of Echinacea were studied in the present paper. Materials & Methods Four groups of 20-20 persons were formed. 1. Control: 1st group given no dose Echinacea dried leaf, Stem powder. 2. Treated: 2nd group given 2 gram twice dried Echinacea powder twice a day. 3. Treated: 3rd group given 5gm twice dried Echinacea powder twice a day . 4 Treated: 4th group given 15gm twice daily dried Echinacea powder . Results People infected with COVID recovered faster In 3rd group given 5gms twice dried Echinacea powder twice a day. Conclusion Echinacea dry powder is antimicrobial & antiviral and immunity booster. Patients given Echinacea powder recovered earlier. Summary Echinacea dried powder is potent antiviral agent. It has potent antiviral Polyphenols & Alkylamides. Phytochemicals are beneficial for health. Plants based medicines are better than allopathic Chemical based medicines.

Biography :

Dr Rashmi Sharma has 28 years of teaching & Research experience. 8 students completed M.Phil. under her guidance, 6 students doing Ph.D. under her guidance 2 students awarded Ph.D. She is Author 20 Books. She has attended more than 100 conferences National & International. Organizing Secretary more than 5 International Conferences. She is Editorial Board Member of Many Journals.