Herpes Simplex

Treatment of recurrent herpes simplex labialis with topical butylated hydroxytoluene

Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1985 Jul;38(1):56-9. doi: 10.1038/clpt.1985.134. D J Freeman, G Wenerstrom, S L Spruance PMID: 2988845 DOI: 10.1038/clpt.1985.134 Abstract Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a hydrophobic compound with in vitro activity against many enveloped viruses, including herpes simplex virus. The effect of topical therapy with 15% BHT in mineral oil on the course of recurrent […]

Development of New Antiviral Agents from Natural Products – Full Text

Masahiko Kurokawa The Open Antimicrobial Agents Journal, 2010, 2, 49-57 Full Text Article

Viral infectious disease and natural products with antiviral activity – Full Text

Kaio Kitazato Drug Discov Ther 2007;1(1):14-22. Full Text Article ABSTRACT: Viral diseases, such as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), respiratory diseases, and hepatitis, are the leading causes of death in humans worldwide, despite the tremendous progress in human medicine. The lack of effective therapies and/or vaccines for several viral infections, and the rapid emergence of new drug-resistant viruses have urged a growing need […]

Natural remedies for Herpes simplex

Altern Med Rev. 2006 Jun;11(2):93-101. Alan R Gaby PMID: 16813459 Abstract Herpes simplex is a common viral infection of the skin or mucous membranes. The lesions caused by this infection are often painful, burning, or pruritic, and tend to recur in most patients. Short-term treatment with acyclovir can accelerate the healing of an acute outbreak, […]