Subject : Bioresources

Engineering 1
Lecturer : Dr. Ratna Dewi
Kusumaningtyas, S.T., M.T
Tuesday, March 17th 2020.
10 Herbs Which Contains Antiviral (Antivirus) Activity
1. Aloe vera
Aloe vera is a stem-less plant from the Lily family.
Aloe vera has been widely used as an herbal plant since
era of Egyptian, Indians, Chinese, and other Asian
cultures. This herbal medicine has been reported to
have inhibitory effects against some kind of viruses
such as human cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus
type 2 (HSV-2), and poliovirus. Previous studies
showed that aloe vera can be used as antifungal,
antiviral, and antibacterial.

2. Ginger
Ginger is a common spice and also a widely used
medicinal plant in ancient China. Some research
demonstrates that ginger extract has antiviral effects
against influenza, RSV, and feline calicivirus (FCV).
Specific compounds in ginger, such as gingerols and
zingerone, have been found to inhibit viral replication
and prevent viruses from entering host cells.
3. Oregano
Having a strong taste and bringing warmth in food, accompanied
by a mild sweetness, oregano can be found in the fresh, dried or
as an oil form, and many research said that it has significant
health benefits. Oregano rich in antioxidants, which are
compounds that can protect us from free radicals that attacked
human body. Some test tube studies have found that oregano and
its components can also protect against some viruses. Specifically,
carvacrol and thymol are two compounds in oregano that have been linked to antiviral
properties. In one test tube study, Carvacrol inactivated norovirus, an infection by a virus
that causes diarrhea, nausea and stomach pain, within one hour of treatment.
4. Garlic
Garlic is a popular natural remedy for a wide array
of conditions, including viral infections. Garlic
compounds: diallyl thiosulfinate (allicin), allyl
methyl thiosulfinate, methyl allyl thiosulfinate,
ajoene, alliin, deoxyalliin, diallyl disulfide, and
diallyl trisulfide. In a study in 23 adults with warts
caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), applying
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them after 1–2
weeks. Additionally, older test-tube studies note that garlic may have antiviral activity
against influenza A and B, HIV, HSV-1, viral pneumonia, and rhinovirus, which causes
the common cold. Test-tube studies indicate that garlic enhances immune system
response by stimulating protective immune cells, which may safeguard against viral
infections.
5. Ginseng
Ginseng is one of the most well-known herbal
medicines that have been consumed for
thousands years. Experimental evidence
suggests that ginseng modulates the host
immune system and improves outcomes of
inflammatory human diseases.Ginsenosides of
ginseng were shown to protect human
endothelial cells against influenza H9N2-
induced inflammation, hepatitis B, norovirus, and coxsackieviruses, and apoptosis.
6. Binahong Leaves
Binahong plant is one of the medicinal plants which
has great potential in the future to be investigated,
because of this plant there are still many that need
to be dug as phytopharmaca material. Binahong can
be used to help the healing process ssuch as
antioxidants, antibiotics, antibacterial, antivirus and
anti-inflammatory. The phytochemical test results
of binahong leaves were found polyphenol compounds, alkaloids, and flavonoids in
binahong leaf extract. Garmana, phytochemical screening of binahong leaves contained
flavonoid compounds, saponins, and steroids / triterpenoids.
7. Soursop Leaves

Soursop leaves has many potential health benefit

such as antioxidant, anti-inflamatory, and many
others. Some researches show that soursop leaves
contain flavonoid, tannin, saponin, and
phystosterol that has ability as antioxidant. Soursop
leaves is considered an alternative treatment for
herpes, but the supporting evidence is still coming
in. A 2012 study showed antiherpes activity with
soursop leaves in the laboratory. According to a
1999 study, soursop leaves extract may have
antiviral effects against herpes simplex 2 virus
(HSV-2). HSV-2 is responsible for most cases of
genital herpes outbreaks.
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Engineering 1
Lecturer : Dr. Ratna Dewi
Kusumaningtyas, S.T., M.T
Tuesday, March 17th 2020.
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Engineering 1
Lecturer : Dr. Ratna Dewi
Kusumaningtyas, S.T., M.T
8. Mango Leaves Tuesday, March 17th 2020.

Mango leaves have been Reported for various

medicinal effects like antioxidant, antimicrobial,
antihelminthic, antidiabetic and antiallergic etc.
It has been reported that mango leaf extract
contains alkaloids, phenols, saponins, coumarin,
tannins, flavonoids, triterponoids, steroids, and
glycosides that has function as antimicrobial
compounds that can inhibit bacterial growth.
Flavonoids are found in leaves, flowers, fruit,
seeds, nuts, rice grains, herbs, and medicinal plants.
9. Peppermint
Peppermint have powerful antiviral qualities and
commonly added to teas, extracts, and tinctures. Its
leaves and essential oils contain active components,
including menthol and rosmarinic acid, which have
antiviral and anti-inflammatory activity. The virucidal
effect of peppermint oil, the essential oil of Mentha
piperita, against herpes simplex virus was examined. It
also has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory,
insecticidal, antispasmodic and carminative properties.

10. Rosemary
Rosemary is frequently used in cooking but
actually it has several function as antibacterial
and antiviruses. Oleanolic acid that can be found
inside of rosemary leaves has displayed antiviral
activity against herpes viruses, HIV, influenza,
and hepatitis in animal and test-tube studies.
Plus, rosemary extract has demonstrated
antiviral effects against herpes viruses and
hepatitis A, which affects the liver. 
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FORMULATION OF HANDMADE HAND SANITIZERTuesday, March 17 2020.
Currently the world is being horrendous with the case of the corona virus (COVID-19) that
attacks many human in various parts of the world. Corona virus is a new type of virus that has
not been identified before. A vaccine to kill this virus has not yet been found. Therefore we need
some preventative steps so that the corona virus does not attack us. One way that can be done is
to make your own hand sanitizer using ingredients that are easily found.
Ingredients
 3/4 cup of isopropyl or rubbing alcohol ( alcohol 70% )
 1/4 cup of aloe vera gel (to help keep the hands smooth and to counteract the harshness of
alcohol)
 10 drops of essential oil, such as lavender oil or lemon juice instead

Steps
 Pour all ingredients into a bowl, ideally one with a pouring spout like a glass measuring
container.
 Mix with a spoon and then beat with a whisk to turn the sanitizer into a gel
 Pour the ingredients into an empty bottle for easy use
 Hand sanitizer is ready to use.

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