One of these is the oligodynamic effect, which explains the effect on microorganisms but would not explain antiviral effects.
The whole herb has an antiviral effect.
And zinc appears to have some antiviral effect, although researchers can't explain why.
The antiviral effects of surfactin distinguish this antibiotic from others.
It is hoped they will have antiviral effects.
In general the ascorbic acid is thought to act as a free radical scavenger or by a direct antiviral effect.
Watercress and arugula can make a salad special and research shows they may also have antiviral effects.
Another study found that ribavirin potentiated the antiviral effect of acyclovir.
The antiviral effects of naringenin are currently under clinical investigation.
It has shown antiviral and anticancer effects in glass.