06-16-2009
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Re: Anti-Viral Plants
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Icelandic angelica: prevention for swine flu?
 Angelica seed heads By Alex on Jun 16, 2009 in Finance and Business, Iceland, International, MBL, Marketing and Consulting, Science & Technology
Prof. Dr. Sigmundur Gudbjarnason and associates’ research carried out since 1992 reveals that the seeds and leaves of the Icelandic variety of Angelica archangelica contain potent bioactive compounds that help prevent viral infections, such as cold and flu.
The compounds found in the Icelandic angelica herb are known to restrict viral proliferation and strengthen the body against infection by viruses, according to Dr. Gudbjarnason, head of research and development at SagaMedica and former President of the University of Iceland.
What can we learn from the 1918 flu pandemic to help prevent Influenza A (swine flu)?
Dr. Gudbjarnason says, “There are several important antiviral compounds in Angelica archangelica that might be important in prevention of viral infections.
This should be considered if the Influenza A becomes a more severe epidemic and flu medication becomes scarce”
During the time of the Spanish influenza (1), there are accounts of Angelica archangelica being used as flu treatment in Denmark.
Recent studies linking the origin of the swine flu virus to the Spanish influenza (2) of 1918 further suggest that the herb may prove to be an effective prophylactic for swine flu prevention people can use to avoid infection if the Influenza A virus becomes more severe.
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Icelandic angelica: prevention for swine flu? | IceNews - Daily News
"Icelandic variety" all the same plant wherever grown.
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Last edited by Michaelangelica; 06-16-2009 at 05:56 AM..
Reason: pardon the pun
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