VIROLOGY JOURNAL

Anti-viral properties and mode of action of standardized Echinacea purpurea extract against highly pathogenic avian Influenza virus (H5N1, H7N7) and swine-origin H1N1 (S-OIV).

Recent studies on the Mediterranean herb Cistus incanus (rock rose) provide some interesting comparisons. Thus a polyphenol-rich Cistus extract showed similar anti-IV activities to those described in this report, suggesting a similar mode of action [18]. The mechanism of Cistus anti-viral activity was not elucidated however, so a comparative study of these two extracts could be useful and provide interesting implications for the design of effective anti-IV compounds.

Jump in number of global swine flu deaths

The global number of swine flu deaths has jumped by more than 1,000 in a week, latest figures from the World Health Organization (WHO) show.

At least 7,826 people are now known to have died following infection with the H1N1 virus since it first emerged in Mexico in April.

Europe saw an 85% increase in the week, with the total number of deaths rising from at least 350 to at least 650.



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The H1N1 (swine) flu might be a bigger problem than first thought

Steven S. Clark
August 25, 2009

Increasingly, indications are that the H1N1 influenza might pose a greater health threat than we saw with the recent pandemic.

There are two reasons to think this. First the World Health Organization is receiving reports that Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 strains are popping up around the world. The Canadian Press reports that Japan has found three cases of Tamiflu resistance, while Canada, Denmark, Hong Kong and Singapore each discovering one. China reportedly also has seen Tamiflu-resistant H1N1. The big unknown is whether the resistant pandemic-causing virus swapped genes with last year's seasonal flu virus for which Tamiflu was declared all but useless. If the pandemic flu picks up those resistance genes, it could render government stockpiles of the drug much less effective for treating severe cases or slowing the spread of the virus.

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Cistus Incanus is one of the richest Polyphenol sources available. Polyphenols generally have a broad use for our well-being. The best of these is the strongly anti-oxidative effect of these secondary plant materials. They neutralise free radicals and therefore support the body’s-own defense mechanisms. A well functioning immune system is the very best precaution against pathogens (cold and flu viruses and other bacteria and fungi) maintaining health and well being.

Essential oil

Cistus (Cistus Incanus / Creticus) essential oil comes from a rose that has a soft, honey-like scent. It is believed to be the biblical Rose of Sharon. Calming and uplifting, it is helpful for meditating and counseling. As a dietary supplement, it also helps maintain healthy lung function.

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President Obama: H1N1 Is a National Emergency

President Obama declared H1N1 flu a national emergency on Saturday in order to help overwhelmed health-care facilities absorb the surge of new patients with the flu. Obama’s proclamation allows the secretary of Health to approve individual waivers that will exempt hospitals and other medical facilities from certain daily regulations that get in the way of treating the flu quickly and effectively. (The waivers must still be requested individually by hospitals.) The Obama administration said that elevating the pandemic to national-emergency status has nothing to do with new medical information about the flu’s threats, but rather is meant to make things easier for hospitals and other health-care facilities. "The H1N1 is moving rapidly, as expected. By the time regions or health-care systems recognize they are becoming overburdened, they need to implement disaster plans quickly," said White House spokesman Reid Cherlin.]

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