Patents Assigned to TAICHUNG DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EXTENSION STATION, COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURE, EXECUTIVE YUAN
  • Methods of treating or preventing viral infection by using plant extracts
    Patent number: 10772922
    Abstract: Provided is a method of treating or preventing adenovirus and enterovirus infection by administering an antiviral composition that contains an Echinacea purpurea extract, a Salvia miltiorrhiza extract, or combinations thereof. The antiviral composition blocks adenoviruses and enterovirus infection through virucidal activity against adenovirus and inhibition of adenovirus and enterovirus attachment to and penetration into cells. Also provided is a method of preparing the antiviral composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignees: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY, TAICHUNG DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EXTENSION STATION, COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURE, EXECUTIVE YUAN
    Inventors: Luan-Yin Chang, Yu-Hsin Chen