Herbal Antivirals: Boost Your Health with Natural Remedies for Faster, Cheaper and Safer Healing

Angela Tandurella: Really interesting read and very informative

United Kingdom on Aug 09, 2023

sweetpea: Has some good information to help without drugs.

Canada on Jun 21, 2023

Lisa Watson: Great book and lots of details and information to look at and learn about. I’m learning herbs and this helps so much.

United States on May 29, 2023

Robyn McGowanRobyn McGowan: I hated the fact it was not color

Canada on Feb 28, 2023

RGH: Especially like the information on contraindications and the FAQs section. Most of the herbs mentioned in this book can be easily found in local markets or the tinctures can be bought from Amazon.

United States on Feb 16, 2023

Jenny13: Recepitent said would be very useful

United Kingdom on Jan 08, 2022

A Cook: This book, Herbal Antivirals, by Mary Jones, which covers a short list of "herbal" antivirals, provides only basic information, but they are not all herbs. Zinc is not an herb, neither are mushrooms, as just two examples. I was looking for a book that would provide information on natural antivirals, which it does. But it is not consistent throughout in how it describes various properties, or how it classifies various plants and other remedies. And, ultimately, is rather simplistic. There is also no bibliography or resources section so that you can read more about the claims the author is making. I would not rely on it for anything other than a starting point.

Each entry has a brief description in a few short paragraphs which may include some history of its use, its availability, its antiviral properties (actual compounds or classes of chemical compounds in the plants that give it antiviral properties) along with its most common medical uses, its collection and preparation, dosage, possible side effects, contraindications, alternatives, and other common uses. I won't address each of these categories, but do want to share a few thoughts about a couple of them.

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United States on Dec 23, 2021

Helene Knight: I have to get the time to read it

Canada on Nov 01, 2021

Amazon Customer: Since the first book, Herbal Antibiotics, was such an enjoyable read, I snatched this book off of the digital shelves the moment it came up for Free! Mary Jones provides helpful insight and answers the elusive question, just what are herbal antivirals? Well, think of a medicine you would take for a viral infection, and then substitute or add natural herbal ingredients which can alleviate some of the symptoms. Ask a physician first! She tells the dos and don'ts when using both types of medications, whether that be herbal or conventional, and advises what to avoid when suffering from viral infections.

She provides so many different ideas for herbal antivirals. From cats claw which protects the immune system to betony which works to fight the influenza virus, you will find an herb that will help alleviate probably all of your viral diseases, to an extent of course. Very professional look and layout with so many resourceful graphs, pictures, and links to videos. The instructions are clear, and dosages are easy to follow. Tells you what to avoid if you are pregnant or suffering other illnesses. Jones even provides recipes to help alleviate and prevent, and don't even get me...

United States on Jun 18, 2016

George Simos: I bought this book to learn more about natural remedies that help the body to defend itself against viral infections. This easy to read book was nice for offering basic knowledge on herbal remedies that can be made at home as a first aid for usual illnesses.
What I liked most of all was that all 45 mentioned herbal antivirals had an interesting youtube video explaining. I was happy to find out that many of the antiviral herbs like cinnamon, garlicI had in my kitchen. However I read more about other herbs that I didn’t know before such as ashwagandha and Siberian ginseng. The links to where to find and buy the herb were very useful. I also liked that the writer mentions the potential side effects of the herbs, the contraindications and the alternatives. That is extremely important because most of the books write about positive effects and don't mention side- effects.For example I didn’t know that cinnamon is not recommended for people who use blood thinning medication.It means that if you decide to use natural remedies you should consult the doctor or herbal therapist.for the right dosage. I really recommend this book for everyone who want to know more about antiviral herbs...

United States on Jun 07, 2016