Antiviral herbs that are not vasodilators

[Living Dead]

I am looking for antiviral herbs and supplements that are not vasodilators.

So far I have liquorice and peppermint on my list of herbs.

Additionally, lysine is said to be antiviral.

Any other suggestions?

 

[Violeta]

Not sure about this, but maybe rhodiola.

 

[Pearshaped]

annua ?
I do not know really if its a vasodilator but I guess not since I react terribly to vasodilators and I did fine on it.
Make sure to always take it on empty stomach though.
EDIT: I meant Artemisia annua

 

[andyguitar]

Additionally, lysine is said to be antiviral.

Probably more powerful than any herb.

 

[lenora]

Yes, lysine was a great help (& I was taking large amounts, but it can cause insomnia) when I had shingles and didn't want to keep having repeat outbreaks. Just before the antivirals came out.

My husband has found it extremely helpful for his cold sores, far more than prescription drugs. He just falls down in taking it between outbreaks. Yours, Lenora.

 

[lenora]

Just be careful if you using licorice root. It can interfere with BP in a bad way. Just for your knowledge. I wish you well. Yours, Lenora.

 

[YippeeKi YOW !!]

So far I have liquorice and peppermint on my list of herbs.

Licorice can raise your blood pressure, and is most effective when used as a potentiator for other herbs in a blend. Do use it with caution and be alert to its possible side effect re BP ... it's a much more powerful and beneficial herb than most people give it credit for, usually dismissing it as a flavoring for candy. Not on this site, natch, but out there in the RW ...

 

[Living Dead]

Half the point is to normalize (that means raise) blood pressure.

Note that liquorice root powder is less powerful than liquorice powder (which is what I use). Liquorice powder is an extract from the root.

 

[YippeeKi YOW !!]

Note that liquorice root powder is less powerful than liquorice powder (which is what I use). Liquorice powder is an extract from the root.

Huh?

If liquorice powder is an extract frm the root, and liquorice root powder is less powerful than liquorice powder .... damn. I'm totally lost here. None of this makes any sense at all ....

 

[YippeeKi YOW !!]

Half the point is to normalize (that means raise) blood pressure.

Only if your BP is low, which isn;t stated in your original post. Is it ?

How closely will you be able to monitor the effects of the liquorice root?

 

[Living Dead]

Huh?

If liquorice powder is an extract frm the root, and liquorice root powder is less powerful than liquorice powder .... damn. I'm totally lost here. None of this makes any sense at all ....

The extract is more concentrated.

 

[YippeeKi YOW !!]

The extract is more concentrated.

AHA!!! The light goes on !!!!

Thank you @Living Dead .... am going thru a protracted period of floopy brain .... that's not a typo. For a change .