In our latest blog post, we would like to introduce you to our proprietary VIREXEROL complex, which consists of a total of 24 carefully selected plant extracts. This unique combination of natural ingredients was specially developed to strengthen your immune system and support your health.
What is VIREXEROL Complex? Our VIREXEROL Complex is a highly effective blend of plant extracts including aloe, purple coneflower, Indian agrimony, chaga, Siberian ginseng, licorice, birch and many more. Each of these extracts has been carefully selected for its immune-boosting properties and combined in our complex.
What is the VIREXEROL complex used for? Our VIREXEROL complex is used as a dietary supplement to strengthen the immune system, prevent colds and support the body's defenses. The variety of plant extracts in our complex work synergistically to provide holistic support for your health.
How does the VIREXEROL complex work? The individual ingredients in our VIREXEROL complex have a variety of effects on the body. They can have an anti-inflammatory effect, improve the immune response, have antioxidant effects and strengthen the body's defenses. The combination of these extracts creates a powerful immune boost that helps you stay healthy and promote your well-being.
Origin and effect of the ingredients The plant extracts in our VIREXEROL complex come from nature and are carefully selected and processed to preserve their cleansing, immune-boosting and health-promoting properties. Each extract is tested for potency and purity to ensure that you only get the best for your health.
How can the VIREXEROL complex help with colds and infections? By strengthening the immune system, our VIREXEROL complex can help prevent colds and shorten the recovery time from infections. The immune-boosting properties of the plant extracts it contains help the body fight off pathogens and promote well-being.
Effect of the individual plant extracts:
Aloe Vera
• has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal effects
• contains anti-inflammatory antioxidants
• strong immunomodulatory
Hu, Y., et al. (2003). "Evaluation of Antioxidant Potential of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) Extracts." Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 51(26): 7788 7791.
Vahedi, G., et al. (2011). "The effect of Aloe vera extract on humoral and cellular immune response in rabbits." African Journal of Biotechnology 10(26): 5225 5228.
Bałan , BJ, et al. (2014). "Oral administration of Aloe vera gel, anti microbial and anti -inflammatory herbal remedy, stimulates cell mediated immunity and antibody production in a mouse model." Central European journal of immunology 39(2): 125 130.
Astragalus
• many immunomodulating polysaccharides
• promotes maturation and development of immune cells
• inhibitory effect on tumor growth
Nalbantsoy, A., et al. (2012). "Evaluation of the immunomodulatory properties in mice and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of cycloartane type saponins from Astragalus species." Journal of Ethnopharmacology 139(2): 574 581.
Yu, DH, et al. (2005). "Studies of chemical constituents and their antioxidant activities from Astragalus mongholicus Bunge." Biomed Environ Sci 18(5): 297 301.
Shao, P., et al. (2006). "Regulation on maturation and function of dendritic cells by Astragalus mongholicus polysaccharides." International Immunopharmacology 6(7): 1161 1166.
birch
• Immune modulators saponins e.g. betulin
• has a strong anti-inflammatory effect
• regulates number of lymphocytes
Turmagambetova, A., et al. (2019). "EFFECTS OF PLANT PREPARATIONS OF PURE SAPONINS AND METHOXYFLAVONOIDS ON THE EXPRESSION OF IMMUNE RESPONSE GENES." Eurasian Journal of Applied Biotechnology(1): 52 57
Ground ivy
•has an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant effect
•antibacterial properties
Chou, ST et al 2019 )).."Phytochemical profile of hot water extract of Glechoma hederacea and its antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities Life Sciences 231 116519
An,HJ et al 2006 )).."Glechoma hederacea inhibits inflammatory mediator release in IFN γ and LPS stimulated mouse peritoneal macrophages Journal of Ethnopharmacology 106 3418 424
Marigold
• has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects
• antibacterial properties
• inhibits tumor growth
Preethi, KC, et al. (2006). "Antioxidant Potential of an Extract of Calendula officinalis. Flowers in Vitro. and in Vivo." Pharmaceutical Biology 44(9): 691 697.
Preethi, KC, et al. (2009). "Anti inflammatory activity of flower extract of Calendula officinalis Linn. and its possible mechanism of action."
Rhodiola rosea
• strong immunomodulating effect
• inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokines
• anti-inflammatory effect in many diseases
Pu, L., et al. (2020). "Anti-inflammatory effects of Rhodiola rosea L.: A review." Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 121: 109552
Khanna, K., et al. (2017). "Golden root: A wholesome treat of immunity." Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 87: 496 502.
Red root sage
• strengthens cardiovascular system
• increases phagocytosis activity of immune cells
• increases number of immune cells
• regulates immune system
Vattem DA, Lester C, Deleon R, Jamison B, Maitin V. Dietary supplementation with two Lamiaceae herbs oregano and sage) modulates innate immunity parameters in Lumbricus terrestris. Pharmacognosy Res. 2013 Jan;5(1):1 9
Liu, L., et al. (2013). "Studies on immunoregulatory and anti-tumor activities of a
polysaccharide from Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge." Carbohydrate Polymers 92(1): 479 483.
Centaury
• has antibacterial and antiviral effects
• strong anti-inflammatory
• immunostimulating B and T lymphocytes
Kachmar, MR, et al. (2019). "HPLC DAD ESI/MSn phenolic profile and in vitro biological potential of Centaurium erythraea Rafn aqueous extract." Food Chemistry 278: 424 433.
Juniper berry
• strong anti-inflammatory, antibacterial
• immunomodulating, modulates monocytes and macrophages
Han, X. and T. L. Parker (2017). "Anti-inflammatory activity of Juniper (Juniperus communis) berry essential oil in human dermal fibroblasts." Cogent Medicine 4(1): 1306200
Schepetkin, IA, et al. (2005). Macrophage immunomodulatory activity of polysaccharides isolated from Juniperus scopolorum." International Immunopharmacology 5(13): 1783 1799
Nettle
• immunostimulating activity of flavonoids
• stimulates the proliferation of T lymphocytes
Harput, US, et al. (2005). "Stimulation of lymphocyte proliferation and inhibition of nitric oxide production by aqueous Urtica dioica extract." Phytotherapy Research 19(4): 346 348
Akbay, P., et al. (2003). "In vitro immunomodulatory activity of flavonoid glycosides from Urtica dioica L." Phytotherapy Research 17(1): 34 37
Francišković, M., et al. (2017). "Chemical Composition and Immuno Modulatory Effects of Urtica dioica L. (Stinging Nettle) Extracts." Phytotherapy Research 31(8): 1183 1191
Purple coneflower
• strong immunomodulatory
• effective against respiratory infections and colds
• suitable for immune modulation for the treatment of COVID 19
Block, Keith I., and Mark N. Mead. "Immune system effects of echinacea, ginseng, and astragalus: a review." Integrative cancer therapies 2.3 (2003): 247 267
Ross, S.M. (2016). "Echinacea purpurea: A Proprietary Extract of: Echinacea purpurea: Is Shown to be Safe and Effective in the Prevention of the Common Cold." Holistic nursing practice 30(1): 54 57
Indian agrimony
• Immune Booster
• Immunomodulating by stimulating cells of the nonspecific immune system
Maas , M. and A. Hensel (2008). Eupatorium perfoliatum L." Journal of Phytotherapy 29(05): 249 254
Robinson, Georgina, George Agurkis, and Anthony Scerbo. "Medical Attributes of Eupatorium perfoliatum Boneset
Sea buckthorn
• high vitamin C content
• powerful antioxidant
• antibacterial, antiviral and immunomodulatory activity
• antiviral activity and broad spectrum of activity against influenza and herpes viruses
Zeng, L. and H. J. Tang (2014). "The Health Effects of Sea Buckthorn." Applied Mechanics and Materials 675 677: 1642 1645.
Chaga medicinal mushroom
• strong immunomodulatory
• many immune-stimulating polysaccharides
• indirect inhibition of tumor growth by strengthening the immune system
Kim, YO, et al. (2005). "Immuno stimulating effect of the endo polysaccharide produced by submerged culture of Inonotus obliquus." Life Sciences 77(19): 2438 2456.
Licorice root
• strengthens the immune system
• has antiviral, antibacterial and antioxidant effects
• reduces inflammation
Bahmani, Mahmoud, et al. "Pharmaceutical, phytochemical, and economical potentials of Glycyrrhiza glabra L: a review." Journal of chemical and pharmaceutical sciences 8.4 (2015): 683692.
Siberian ginseng
• powerful antioxidant
• regulates production of interleukins
• Adaptogens increase production of immune cells
Steinmann, GG, et al. (2001). "Immunopharmacological in vitro effects of Eleutherococcus senticosus extracts." Drug Research 51(01): 76 83
Yan Lin, S., et al. (2011). "Eleutherococcus senticosus as a crude medicine: Review of biological and pharmacological effects." Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 5(25): 5946 5952
Linden
• has an immunomodulating effect
• powerful antioxidant
• reduces risk of colds and tumors
• strong anti-inflammatory effects
Cittan, M., et al. (2018). "Evaluation of antioxidant capacities and phenolic profiles in Tilia cordata fruit extracts: A comparative study to determine the efficiency of traditional hot water infusion method." Industrial Crops and Products 122: 553 558.
Medicine Angelica
• Antitumor properties
• strengthens the immune system and has a generally strengthening effect
Sigurdsson, Steinthor, et al. "Antitumor activity of Angelica archangelica leaf extract." in vivo 19.1 (2005): 191 194.
rosemary
• Immunomodulatory activity
• strong antiviral and antioxidant effect
• strong inhibition of the growth of many viruses
Ahmed, Hiwa M., and Muhammed Babakir-Mina. "Investigation of rosemary herbal extracts (Rosmarinus officinalis) and their potential effects on immunity." Phytotherapy Research 34.8 (2020): 1829 1837
Shin, B., et al. (2013). "Antiviral activity of carnosic acid against respiratory syncytial virus." Virology Journal 10(1): 303
Horsetail
• has an antibacterial effect
• antioxidant effects
• strong anti-inflammatory
Gründermann, Carsten, et al. "Equisetum arvense common horsetail) modulates the function of inflammatory immunocompetent cells." BMC complementary and alternative medicine 14 (2014): 1 10.
rose hip
• contains a lot of vitamin C
• has an antimicrobial effect
• inhibits the formation of biofilms by microorganisms
Živković, J., Stojković, D., Petrović, J., Zdunić, G., Glamočlija, J., & Soković, M. (2015). Rosa canina L. new possibilities for an old medicinal herb. Food & function, 6(12), 3687 3692.
Baikal skullcap
• activates the formation of immune cells
• increases number of T-lymphocytes, B-lymphocytes, natural killer cells and granulocytes
Vrabec, R., et al. (2021). "Ex vivo immune stimulating activity of Scutellaria baicalensis and its major flavonoids on human immune cells." Rec. Nat. Prod 16: 188 193.
elder
• shows several therapeutic effects against influenza infections
• immunomodulatory properties through stimulation of cytokines
• antiviral properties through ability to modulate inflammatory cytokines
Torabian, G., et al. (2019). "Anti influenza activity of elderberry (Sambucus nigra)." Journal of Functional Foods 54: 353 360
Asgary, Sedigheh, and Alireza Pouramini. "The pros and cons of using elderberry (Sambucus nigra) for prevention and treatment of COVID 19." Advanced Biomedical Research 11.1 (2022): 96
Newt tail
• reduces oxidative stress and inflammation
• alleviates the course of pneumonia caused by viral infection
• reduces viral infections and virus replication
Shingnaisui, K., et al. (2018). Therapeutic potentials of Houttuynia cordata Thunb. against inflammation and oxidative stress: A review." Journal of Ethnopharmacology 220: 35 43
Wu, Zhao, et al. Houttuynia cordata Thunb: an ethnopharmacological review." Frontiers in Pharmacology 12 (2021): 714694.
