Evidence supporting the use of: Artepillin C
For the health condition: Infection (viral)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Artepillin C is a bioactive compound found primarily in Brazilian green propolis, and its antiviral properties have been the subject of several scientific investigations. In vitro studies have demonstrated that artepillin C exhibits inhibitory effects against various viruses, such as herpes simplex virus (HSV) and influenza virus. The proposed mechanisms include interference with viral entry and replication, as well as modulation of the host immune response through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. For example, research published in peer-reviewed journals has shown that extracts rich in artepillin C can reduce viral titers in cell cultures and may enhance the production of antiviral cytokines.
However, despite these promising laboratory findings, clinical evidence supporting the use of artepillin C for treating or preventing viral infections in humans remains limited. Most of the evidence is preclinical, with few or no robust human clinical trials to confirm efficacy or safety for this indication. Therefore, while there is a scientific basis for exploring artepillin C as an antiviral agent, its use is not yet substantiated by strong clinical data.
In summary, artepillin C's use for viral infections is justified by laboratory research and mechanistic plausibility, but the current level of evidence is low (rated 2/5), pending further clinical studies.
Other ingredients used for Infection (viral)
2'-FucosyllactoseAjoene
alpha-pinene
arabinogalactan
barberry
myrobalan
berberine
Beta-Glucan
betel
black cumin
burdock
cassia bark
cat's claw
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
curcumin
cuspidatum root
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
ginger
goldenseal
immunoglobin G
iodine
honeysuckle
L12-myoviridae
lactobacillus paracasei
lactoferrin
lactoperoxidase
lauric acid
licorice root
mangosteen
monolaurin
reishi mushroom
selenium
spirulina
sweet wormwood
T4D-myoviridae
turkey tail mushroom
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
xylitol
zinc
sarsaparilla
yellow root
boneset
pistacia integerrima gall
swertia
pau d'arco
yerba santa
oriental arborvitae
eucalyptus
Abies spectabilis
geranium
Agarikon Mushroom
Apple Cider Vinegar
Agastache
Agave
Anamu
Alchornea
Asarum heterotropoides
AHCC
Aucubin
Andrographolide
Aureobasidium pullulans
Andrographis
Alsonia scholaris
Acemannan
Alkylglycerols
Alliin
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Asarum sieboldii
Artepillin C
Bee Propolis
Babchi
Baphicacanthus cusia
Betulinic acid
Blepharis
Baccharis dracunculifolia
Brazilian peppertree
Bauhinia
Baicalin
Belamcanda
Coriolus mushroom
Carvacrol
Cymbidium goeringii
Casticin
Centipeda
Cistus
Campsiandra angustifolia
Calamus
Coin-leaf desmodium
Dialyzable Leukocyte Extract
European Elder
Echinacea
Fucoidan
Flueggea suffruticosa
Fernbush
Glucan peptides
Globulins
Graviola
Galangin
Gallesia
Golden Shower Tree
Hypericin
Houttuynia
Humic acid
Immunoglobulin G
Ivy
Java Brucea
Kachnar
Knotgrass
Lentinan
Lomatium
Lactococcus rhamnosus
Lichen
Lapachol
Liverwort
Labdanum
Mountain horopito
Marsh Tea
Matapalo Tree
Mangostin
Microtea debilis
Milkweed
Naphthoquinones
Phellodendron
Premna
Phragmites
Polysaccharides
Phlorotannins
Pelargonium
Piper retrofractum
Quebracho
Rhabdosia rubescens
Ravinsara
Shikonin
Sanguisorba
Sambucus nigra
Sandalwood
Simaruba
Sulfated polysaccharide
Shikimic Acid
Smoketree
Tannins
Terpinen-4-ol
Thuja
Trametes
Thiosulfinate
Tylophorine
Verbascoside
Viscum coloratum
Xanthorrhizol
Xanthoparmelia
Zingerone
Other health conditions supported by Artepillin C
Cancer (natural therapy for)Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Skin (infections)
Wounds and Sores