In order to understand the difference between antiviral and antibacterial plant properties, it’s necessary to first understand the distinction between a bacterium and a virus. While bacteria have their own cell wall and can reproduce on their own, viruses need a host cell to replicate themselves. This means that when your body has a viral infection, a virus has invaded your cells. Instead of killing the pathogens like antibacterial herbs do, antiviral herbs can fight a virus by attaching to the affected cell walls and thereby prevent the virus from spreading. But this is just one of several ways to make use of antiviral or antibacterial herbs. They can also be used as prevention for viral or bacterial infections by boosting your immune system, to treat symptoms or to shorten the recovery process.

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Sacred lotus
Nelumbo nucifera
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Rejuvenating Herbs
Thai Sauna Experiments
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Wax begonia
Salvia rutilans
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Pineapple sage variagated
Salvia rutilans
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Okinawa spinach
Gynura bicolor
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Marrokaanse munt
Mentha spicata var. cripsa 'Moroccan'
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Habanero pepper
Capsicum chinense var. Habanero
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Patchouli
Pogostemon cablin
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Apple mint
Mentha suaveolens
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Mini basil
Ocimum basilicum 'Minette'
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Red leaf basil
Ocimum basilicum 'Magic Blue'
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Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
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Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus globulus
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Wild garlic
Allium ursinum
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Radicchio
Cichorium intybus var. foliosum
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Periwinkle
Vinca
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China rose
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
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Indian cress
Tropaeolum majus
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Mountain arnica
Arnica montana
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Blue skullcap
Scutellaria lateriflora
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Feverfew
Tanacetum parthenium
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Winter savory
Satureja montana
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Basil
Ocimum basilicum
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Antiviral / Antibacterial
In order to understand the difference between antiviral and antibacterial plant properties, it’s necessary to first understand the distinction between a bacterium and a virus. While bacteria have...