Other names for Infection (viral)

Viral disease
Viral illness
Viral invasion
Viral syndrome

Synopsis of Infection (viral)

A viral infection is caused by the invasion of the body by a virus—a microscopic infectious agent that hijacks host cells to replicate. Viruses can infect any tissue or organ, and symptoms vary widely based on the virus type, entry point, and host immune response. Some viral infections are acute and self-limiting, while others can become chronic or latent, reactivating later.

Common viral infections include:

• Respiratory: cold, influenza, COVID-19, RSV

• Gastrointestinal: norovirus, rotavirus

• Systemic: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), HIV, cytomegalovirus (CMV)

• Skin: herpes simplex virus (HSV), varicella-zoster (chickenpox, shingles), molluscum contagiosum

• Hepatic: hepatitis A, B, and C

Common symptoms include:

• Fever and chills

• Fatigue

• Body aches

• Sore throat or cough

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

• Skin rashes or blisters (in some viral conditions)

Unlike bacterial infections, viruses do not respond to antibiotics. Most viral illnesses rely on supportive care and the body’s immune response for recovery. Some viruses have vaccines or antiviral treatments available (e.g., influenza, hepatitis, herpes).

When to see a doctor:
Seek care if a viral infection causes high fever, difficulty breathing, rash, dehydration, or if symptoms last more than 10 days. Medical evaluation is also critical in young children, elderly adults, and immunocompromised individuals.

Natural remedies for Infection (viral)

Rest and Hydration: Helps conserve energy and flush toxins.

Use Humidifiers or Steam: Loosens congestion in respiratory infections.

Consume Light, Nutrient-Rich Foods: Such as soups, fruits, and vegetables to support immunity.

Isolate to Prevent Spread: Viruses are often highly contagious.

Strengthen the Immune System: Manage stress, sleep well, and stay warm.

Ingredients

These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Infection (viral)

2'-Fucosyllactose
Abies spectabilis
Acemannan
Agarikon Mushroom
Agastache
Agave
AHCC
Ajoene
Alchornea
Alkylglycerols
Alliin
Allium tuberosum
alpha-pinene
Alstonia scholaris
Amor seco
anamu
Andrographis
andrographolide
apple cider vinegar
arabinogalactan
Artepillin C
Asarum heterotropoides
Asarum sieboldii
aucubin
Aureobasidium pullulans
babchi
Baccharis dracunculifolia
baicalin
Baphicacanthus cusia
barberry
Bauhinia
bee propolis
Belamcanda
berberine
beta-glucan
betel
betulinic acid
black cumin
Blepharis
boneset
Brazilian peppertree
burdock
calamus
Campsiandra angustifolia
carvacrol
cassia bark
casticin
cat's claw
Centipeda
Cistus
Coin-leaf desmodium
Coptis chinensis
coriolus mushroom
curcumin
cuspidatum root
Cymbidium goeringii
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
dialyzable leukocyte extract
Echinacea
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
eucalyptus
European Elder
fernbush
Flueggea suffruticosa
fucoidan
galangin
Gallesia
geranium
ginger
Globulins
Glucan peptides
golden shower tree
goldenseal
Graviola
honeysuckle
Houttuynia
Humic acid
Hypericin
immunoglobin G
Immunoglobulin G
iodine
Ivy
Java brucea
Kachnar
knotgrass
Labdanum
Lactobacillus paracasei
Lactococcus rhamnosus
Lactoferrin
Lactoperoxidase
Lapachol
lauric acid
Lentinan
lichen
licorice root
liverwort
Lomatium
mangosteen
mangostin
Marsh Tea
Matapalo Tree
Microtea debilis
Milkweed
Monolaurin
Mountain horopito
Myrobalan
Naphthoquinones
oriental arborvitae
pau d'arco
Pelargonium
Phellodendron
phlorotannins
Phragmites
Piper retrofractum
pistacia integerrima gall
polysaccharides
Premna
Quebracho
ravinsara
reishi mushroom
Rhabdosia rubescens
Sambucus nigra
Sandalwood
Sanguisorba
sarsaparilla
selenium
Shikimic Acid
Shikonin
Simaruba
Smoketree
spirulina
Sulfated polysaccharide
sweet wormwood
Swertia
Tannins
Terpinen-4-ol
Thiosulfinate
Thuja
Trametes
Turkey tail mushroom
turmeric
Tylophorine
Verbascoside
Viscum coloratum
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
Xanthoparmelia
Xanthorrhizol
Yellow root
Yerba santa
Zinc
Zingerone