10 Medicinal Plants of the Southeast

A Free Mini-Guide
by Matthew Hunter

©Legacy Wilderness Academy 2023

Welcome to the World of Medicinal Plants!
Hello! My name is Matthew Hunter. In this short ebook I’m going to introduce you to
the world of foraging and wildcrafting with 10 common plants you can use for
medicine!
Starting out with edible or medicinal plants can feel overwhelming at first, but I’m here
to tell you that it doesn’t have to be! The best way to learn plants is to limit yourself to
only a handful of plants and simply learn them one at a time.
In this short paper I’ve chosen common, easy to identify plants with a long history of
medicinal uses that you can use to treat a variety of issues like fatigue, anxiety, stress,
overwhelm, trouble sleeping, coughs, colds, flu, and more!
As you start to use each plant, you’ll get to know each one better and better, until
eventually you won’t need to follow the directions in some book, you’ll know exactly
what to do all on your own!
Don’t feel like you need to learn tons of different plants to get good at herbal
medicine. You don’t need to be an expert at herbalism to know that mullein tea soothes
a cough. You just need to drink a cup! You can start finding relief to common ailments
this week with only a handful of well chosen plants. If you start with these plants, who
knows how far you’ll go. But if you never start, you won’t go anywhere! So read this
book, pick some plants, and brew some tea my friends. And enjoy the journey!

Medicinal Plant Preparations

To get started with medicinal plants you don’t need a fancy setup. For many plants all
you’ll need to do is make a simple decoction. A decoction is simply a hot tea where you
boil the plant for 10-20 minutes and drink a cup. Another term you’ll need to know is
infusion. An infusion is a cold water tea where you let the plants sit in cold water for a
while, strain it, and drink.
Some people really like precise directions when they’re making an infusion or
decoction, but I’ve always preferred just to boil some up and judge the strength of it by
taste. As you learn each plant you’ll begin to get a feel for how much to use, but until
then I’ve added recommended amounts in the Preparation and Dosage sections to get
you started.
I suppose I should quickly clarify that although I tend to experiment with dosage for
most plants, for some plants you’ll want to be very careful not to over dose and use too
much, because some medicinal plants are toxic and are only taken in small doses.
However, in this reference I’ve only included plants that are generally considered safe.
What Are Tinctures?
A tincture is a medicinal plant extract made by soaking a plant in liquor, usually
vodka or Everclear. When using fresh plants, a higher alcohol content is often used (190
proof/95% aka Everclear). To make a fresh plant tincture, I pack a jar completely full of
the fresh herb, then fill in the gaps with Everclear. I then throw the mixture in a blender,
blend, and put it back in the jar. Lastly, I top it off with more Everclear and let it sit for 2
weeks, shaking every day or so.
If the herb is dried, a lower alcohol content can be used (80 proof/40% vodka will
usually do). Grind the dried herb into a powder and fill up the jar about a quarter of the
way full. Fill the rest of the jar up with alcohol, then let it sit for 2-3 weeks and shake it
every day.
One of the major benefits of tinctures is that they’re more convenient to use than teas.
Many herbs take days of constant use to produce the desired effects, and in all honesty,
most people lack the discipline to constantly be brewing decoctions day in and day out,
drinking 3 cups of tea per day. Many people find it easier to tincture the plant and take
3 dropperfuls per day than drink 3 cups of tea per day.

From left to right: A sweet bay magnolia tincture brewing, a finished crossvine tincture awaiting
bottling, and an experimental perilla tincture.
Boneset
(Eupatorium perfoliatum)
A potent antiviral herb for flus and colds. Boneset stimulates the immune system and
helps soothe a painful cough.

Identification
Boneset is a hairy plant that grows upright
to about waist to chest high at maturity. The
leaves are oppositely arranged and connected
at the bases, making it look like the stem is
poking right through(see pictures).
Boneset produces clusters of white flowers
in the summertime.

Medicinal Uses
Boneset is an excellent plant to use right at
the onset of a cold or flu. It’s considered a
strong antiviral, and it has a long history of
use for this purpose. It’s also a powerful
immune system stimulant, helping your
body knock out a cold quickly.
Boneset is a great pain reliever, equal to
aspirin in strength. It’s particularly helpful
in treating muscle aches that some people
get when they’re sick with the flu. It also
helps relieve the pain of a cough, and is
antispasmodic, meaning that it relaxes the
muscles and helps diminish the cough
reflex(which is helpful if you have a painful
cough).
Lastly, boneset is a diaphoretic, which means it induces sweating and can help you
break a mild fever. If you feel like you’re getting a flu and associated fever, drink a hot
cup before you go to bed and cover up with a few blankets.
 Preparation & Dosage
To make boneset into a
tea, use about 1 teaspoon
per cup of water(or about
4-6 teaspoons per quart).
Pour boiling water over the
dried herb, let it steep, and
drink about half a cup at a
time, 2-3 times a day. You
can also make it into a
tincture. Boneset is very
bitter, but it works like a
charm.

Contraindications
Don’t use if pregnant or
nursing. May not be good
for young children. Boneset
is not for long term use(don’t use it for more than 3 weeks at a time). Can cause nausea,
vomiting, or be a powerful laxative for some people, especially with higher doses.

Mullein
(Verbascum thapsus)
A powerful medicinal plant for lung and upper respiratory congestion. Mullein will
soothe a stuffy nose in minutes.

Identification
Mullein typically has a two year life
cycle. Year one is its rosette stage, where
the leaves grow directly out of the ground.
During this stage it’s identified by its fuzzy,
greenish-yellow leaves, with the younger
leaves forming a cluster at the center of the
plant (see picture).
In the second year the plant sends up a
tall stalk up to 6ft. tall with yellow flowers,
which then dries, turns brown, and can be
used to locate the plants from a distance.
Medicinal Uses
Mullein is extremely effective at taking away the pain of a
congested nose and sore throat. It’s soothing to the mucous
membranes of the lungs and upper respiratory system, and I
use it almost every time I’m sick with a cold. Mullein also
opens the lungs, making it useful for people suffering from
asthma or bronchitis. Mullein can also be used to alleviate
itchiness and congestion from seasonal allergies. It is very
effective for this purpose.
Mullein flowers are a well-known remedy for ear infections.
A classic formula is to infuse garlic and mullein flowers into
oil and drip a few drops into your ear. The garlic helps knock
out the infection itself, while the mullein flowers help soothe
the ear and reduce inflammation.
Lastly, mullein root is used as an anti-inflammatory for the
urinary tract. It can be used for people who have trouble
controlling urination(bed-wetting), bladder infection and
irritation, and urinary tract infections(Coffman 2014).

Preparation & Dosage

I’ve never measured exact amounts when making mullein leaf tea. Just boil a few
leaves, strain, and drink. You’ll quickly learn the proper dosage by taste, and after
drinking only a small cup you’ll be amazed at its effectiveness. It’s important to strain
the leaves with a cheesecloth to filter out the hairs that cover the leaves, which can be
slightly irritating to the throat. Mullein root is more harsh than the leaves, so a little bit
goes a long way. Boil a teaspoon of the dried root in a couple cups of water, and if it’s
too strong simply dilute it to taste(but expect it to be bitter). I’ve never drank the root
tea, but I have a glass jar full of the roots that I chew from time to time to alleviate a sore
throat and stuffy nose. I harvested them years ago to experiment, but didn’t care for
their bitter flavor, so I only use them when I run out of leaves.
To make an oil for ear infections: fill up a quarter pint jar full of mullein flowers, add 4
cloves of fresh chopped garlic, then fill the jar with extra virgin olive oil. Let it sit in a
cool dark place for 2-4 weeks, then strain the debris through a cheesecloth. Use a few
drops in your ear as needed, but do not use it if your eardrum is punctured.

Contraindications
Mullein is generally considered a very safe herb. However, according to expert
herbalist Darryl Patton, using the outer leaves of a rosette before bedtime causes
nightmares in some people. Instead of using the more mature leaves, use the small inner
leaves of the rosette that are clustered together in the middle(see picture). Other than
nightmares, there are no dangers of using the mature leaves.

Plantain
(Plantago spp.)
The ultimate remedy for itchy insect bites and poison ivy.

Identification
Plantain is a common weed that grows throughout all 50
states. In the southeast you can find it growing in moist, shady
lawns. There are numerous species in our region, and they can
all be used the same way. Some have hairless leaves, while
some are hairy. Some have more round leaves, while some are
longer and narrow.
One characteristic that all plantains have in common is that
they have multiple primary veins that all run alongside each
other. When you break the leaf at the base, you’ll notice that
the inner strands of the veins are tough and can be seen
hanging out of the broken section. These are two of the
primary identifying features for this group of plants.
Plantains are low growing plants. All of the leaves grow
directly out of the ground, and they don’t send up a leafstalk.
However, they do send up a short flowerstalk that has white flowers in the spring.

Medicinal Uses
One of plantain’s most well known uses is for bites, stings, and itch
relief. It’s extremely effective for treating itchy mosquito or tick bites.
Just chew some up and rub it on your bites, and in about 15 minutes
the itchiness and inflammation will completely disappear. It’s also
reported to be effective at treating the pain of a bee or wasp sting,
something I’ve yet to try. Plantain is used for all kinds of skin injuries
including minor cuts and scrapes, bruises, and burns.
Another great use for plantain is to treat poison ivy. If you rub the
juice on your skin you can get quick relief, and it’s also great to rub
on you or your child’s skin as a preventative. If someone gets into
poison ivy, plantain can help prevent a rash from forming.
Plantain is also used internally for many different purposes. It’s an
anti-inflammatory that’s both astringent and demulcent(soothing).
It’s great for a dry, painful cough or a sore throat, and it’s also used to
soothe both GI and urinary tract issues. Common ailments it can be
used to treat include cystitis, stomach ulcers, acid reflux, and colitis.
Pretty much any internal inflammation of the digestive and urinary
systems will be reduced by plantain.
Besides being medicinal, plantain is also edible. The young leaves
are edible raw, but once they mature the veins become fibrous and
stringy.

Preparation & Dosage

Plantain is a very safe
plant, so feel free to
experiment away. For topical
use you can simply make a
spit poultice by chewing the
plant and rubbing it on insect
bites or a poison ivy rash. It
can also be made into a salve
with oil and beeswax to
preserve it for later use.
For internal use plantain
can be made into either a tea
or tincture. To make a tea, boil a small handful of fresh leaves in a cup of water, or pour
boiling water over about 2 teaspoons of the dried plant and let it steep for 10 minutes.

Perilla (also called beefsteak plant)

(Perilla frutescens)
Perilla is a great plant for all-around health. It’s a broad anti-inflammatory, and it has
antioxidants that are good for the brain and heart. It’s been used for thousands of years
in Traditional Chinese Medicine to soothe the GI tract and treat colds.
Identification
Perilla is a mint family plant that can be found growing widespread throughout the
Southeast in moist areas including ditches, backyard gardens, and near lake shores. It
has at least two color variations. One is green with purplish undersides, and the other is
completely deep reddish-purple. The red variety can sometimes be found planted in
landscaping as an ornamental. Both color variations are the same plant and used the
same way.
Like all mint family plants, perilla has generally 4-sided stems. It has a minty smell
that somewhat resembles licorice.

Medicinal Uses
Perilla is a plant with many uses. It’s originally from Asia, where it is commonly eaten
as a vegetable in seafood dishes, and it also has a rich history of use as a medicine.
Let’s begin by talking about perilla's use for the gastrointestinal tract. Due to it’s
anti-inflammatory action on the digestive system, perilla is used for calming the
stomach, reducing nausea, treating heartburn, and for other GI related issues.
It’s especially useful for treating nausea and vomiting during early pregnancy. In fact,
it’s even thought to increase fertility and help prevent miscarriage. Perillia has been
shown to increase leukemia inhibitory factor(LIF), a cytokine that plays an important
role in embryo implantation and early embryo development. One study summarized
perilla this way: “Given the importance of endometrial receptivity in successful
pregnancy, Perilla frutescens can be a novel and effective candidate for improving
pregnancy rate.”(Kim EY et al. 2016)
Another use of perilla is to help open the lungs and treat colds. It’s been used to treat
asthma, bronchitis, allergies, and influenza. Two recent studies found that it actually
inhibits SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The results of one study are as
follows: “Aqueous [water] infusions prepared by boiling leaves of the Lamiaceae perilla
and sage elicit potent and sustained antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 when applied
after infection as well as prior to infection of cells.”(Le-Trilling VTK et al. 2022)
Although clinical trials haven’t been done on actual people that show the effectiveness
of perilla for treating COVID, the two studies that have been done seem promising,
especially given that perilla has traditionally been used to treat colds and flus.

Preparation & Dosage

Perilla is another safe plant that is also used as a food. You can drink it at whatever
strength you prefer, either as a pleasant tea, or stronger if you desire a therapeutic dose.
If you’re using it medicinally, drink 3 cups per day.

Sweet Bay Magnolia

(Magnolia virginiana)
Magnolia is a great anti-inflammatory for arthritis pain. It’s also an excellent mood
elevator and stress-reliever for people who are burnt out, anxious, or overwhelmed.
Identification
Sweet bay magnolia is a multi-trunked tree with gray bark and
leathery, bay-like leaves that have white undersides. It has white
flowers and green “seed cones” that produce bright red seeds.
Sweet bay magnolia can be either deciduous, evergreen, or
somewhere in between depending on where it’s growing and how
harsh the winter is that year. Other deciduous species of magnolias
can be used similarly to sweet bay.
Southern magnolia(Magnolia grandiflora) has large evergreen
leaves with copper undersides. It’s the most common species of
magnolia planted in landscaping, but it’s also considered the
weakest species of magnolia to use as a medicine.

Medicinal Uses
If you do a study of how magnolias were used historically on the
North American continent, you’ll find that there were about 4 or 5
major uses for this family of trees. Here they are:
1. As an antimalarial and fever reducer. Although malaria is no
longer a problem in the United States today, one of the
widespread uses of magnolia was to treat this virulent
disease, probably due to its fever-reducing qualities.
2. As a remedy for rheumatism. Magnolia is a great traditional
remedy for arthritis and joint pain. It’s an anti-inflammatory,
and is still used to treat arthritis pain to this day. It works
great with prickly ash for this purpose.
3. Stomach cramps, indigestion, and GI related issues
including diarrhea and dysentery. Magnolia reduces muscle
spasms in the GI tract(it’s an antispasmodic).
4. Colds and coughs. Magnolia is also used in
Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat colds, coughs, and
bronchitis, and a 2011 study done on mice infected with
influenza virus A showed that magnolia does indeed have
the potential to help treat the flu (ofcourse, we already knew
that, but this study just backed up what was already known
for centuries).
5. Lasty, magnolia was used as a vermifuge against
intestinal worms, although it’s not clear if this use was as
widespread as the four above categories.
 Now that we’ve looked at historical North American uses, let’s talk about some of the
primary uses in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Chinese are way ahead of the West
when it comes to herbal medicine, and almost all of the numerous studies done on
magnolia have been done on the Chinese species, Magnolia officinalis. Not to worry
though, our North American species can be used the same way, and they have the same
two active constituents, magnolol and honokiol.
Magnolia bark is a very important traditional medicine in
China and Japan, where it is used to treat depression and
anxiety. It’s been used for this purpose for a very long time,
and doctors in America also recommend it for this use.
Magnolia is neuroprotective, which means it protects the
brain and improves brain function. It’s an anti-inflammatory
for the brain, and helps prevent the progress of dementia and
Alzheimer’s.
Lastly, magnolia is a great stress reliever and mood
improver. Using it can help with anxiety and overwhelm,
and give you a better outlook on your day if you’ve been
feeling burnt out and stressed.

Preparation & Dosage

To make a tea of magnolia bark, boil about two teaspoons
of chopped bark in a quart of water for 15-20 minutes. Feel
free to modify the exact amount based on taste. It should be
bitter but not too strong. Drink 1 cup 3 times per day for
arthritis pain.
For a tincture, cut up either the bark or immature seed
cones and put them into a jar and completely cover them
with 195 proof pure grain alcohol(Everclear). Shake the jar
daily for two weeks, then strain. Take 1 dropper (30 drops) 3 times per day.
Self Heal
(Prunella vulgaris)
Self heal is a well-known tonic for general health. It also really shines as an antiviral
for chickenpox, shingles, and herpes simplex virus.

Identification
Self heal is a low growing plant in the mint family. It can be
found growing in moist trail openings in the forest, or as a
lawn weed in moist yards. Self heal lacks a minty smell(it’s
non-aromatic), but like other mints it has a distinct 4-sided
stem.
The leaves of self heal are hairy, and they can be toothed or
toothless. The structure that the flowers come out of is
distinct(see pictures). It has purple flowers that resemble
other mint family flowers.

Medicinal Uses
Self heal has a wide array of medicinal uses, hence its two
most common names: self heal and heal all. It’s a tonic herb
that can benefit the whole body through a variety of different
ways. It’s full of antioxidants, helps lower high blood
pressure, is great for the heart, and helps with diabetes(it's hypoglycemic). It’s an all
around great plant to drink as a tea to help keep you healthy and prevent disease. In
fact, I’m drinking a cup as I write this.
Numerous studies have been done on this plant that demonstrate its effectiveness for
a variety of conditions, and it has a long and extensive history of use, but I just want to
focus on a few different ailments it treats to give you
somewhere to start.
Like I mentioned, self heal is a great tonic that you can
simply drink to get healthier. Another great use for it is
for fighting colds and flu. Self heal stimulates the
immune system and helps knock out a cold(or prevents
them from being as bad).
Self heal is also an antiviral. It’s a well known remedy
for treating herpes outbreaks, chicken pox, and shingles.
It fights the viruses, helps reduce inflamed tissues, and
reduces the occurrence of outbreaks. Combined with
lemon balm(Mellisa officinalis) it will work wonders against these ailments.
I better stop here before this short paper becomes a whole book about self heal.
There’s much more to say, so make sure to keep researching the amazing healing
benefits of this plant. For now, keep some on hand for next time you have a cold, or just
to drink as a tonic. And if by some chance someone you know gets a shingles outbreak,
remember: Self heal can help.

Preparation & Dosage

Boil 2 or 3 tablespoons of the ground leaves and flower spikes for 5 minutes in a quart
of water. Drink 1 cup 3 times per day for chickenpox, shingles, or herpes outbreaks.
Drink 1-2 cups per day as a general health tonic.
Crossvine
(Bignonia capreolata)
Crossvine helps give energy back to people who suffer from chronic fatigue.

Identification
Crossvine is an evergreen vine with pairs of opposite leaves. Leafy bracts are present
at the junction where the leaves come out of the main stem(see picture below).
Crossvine has red or orange tubular flowers with yellow petals that come out in April.
Make sure not to confuse crossvine with Carolina jessamine(Gelsemium sempervirens).
Jessamine has opposite leaves and yellow flowers that look similar to crossvine.
However, crossvine has pairs of opposite leaves. Jessamine is toxic and potentially deadly,
and it can be growing right alongside crossvine.
Another plant with similar flowers is trumpet creeper(Campsis radicans). Trumpet
creeper has orange flowers that can look similar to crossvine flowers, but the leaves are
totally different.
Medicinal Uses
The use of crossvine was popularized by the famous Appalachian herbalist Tommie
Bass. It’s a great plant for people who are fatigued, overworked, and need an extra
boost of energy. It’s also a mood elevator that gives you mental energy and a better
outlook if you’ve struggled with chronic fatigue and general tiredness. After taking it
for about 3 days its effects will become apparent, and you’ll start feeling more energized
and ready to tackle the day.

Preparation & Dosage

Boil 1 packed cup of leaves to a pint of water for 10 minutes. Drink ½ or 1 cup 2 times
per day(Patton).
To make a tincture, fill a jar full of fresh leaves, then cover the leaves with 195 pure
grain alcohol(Everclear). Let it sit for two weeks, shaking regularly. Strain and take one
dropper(30 drops) two times per day.

Sweet Gum
(Liquidambar styraciflua)
A popular and effective traditional remedy for the cold and flu.

Identification
Sweet gum is a tree most of us know. It has maple-like leaves and spiky balls that litter
the ground below.

Medicinal Uses
The primary active compound in sweet gum that gives it its medicinal effect is called
shikimic acid. Shikimic acid is the precursor to the over-the-counter drug Tamiflu, and
is used similarly to Tamiflu as a respiratory antiviral for colds and flu. Sweet gum is
also a stimulating expectorant, which means it can help loosen phlegm that feels stuck
in your lungs so you can cough it out.

Preparation & Dosage

All parts of the sweet gum tree can be used for medicine, but as an antiviral cold/flu
remedy, the seeds and immature green balls are used the most. To gather the seeds,
harvest the green balls in the fall when they fall to the ground and put them into a bag
or on a tray, then wait for them to open and release the seeds. Make sure the seeds are
dry, then grind them and tincture with a 1:4 ratio using 80 proof vodka. Dose about
30-60 drops 5 times a day when fighting the flu.
To use the immature green balls, put them in a cloth bag or pillow case and smash
them with a rock or hammer. Because they’re fresh and have more moisture, you’ll need
a higher alcohol content to make a tincture. Make a 1:2 tincture using 195 proof pure
grain alcohol(Everclear), and dose the same as recommended above.
If the seeds and immature green balls aren’t available, you can also use the leaves and
bark (in that order).

Goldenrod
(Solidago spp.)
Goldenrod drys a runny nose, and is an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic for the
urinary tract.

Identification
Goldenrod is a vertical-growing herb with clusters of bright yellow flowers. Tall stalks
bear resinous-smelling leaves with three veins.
Medicinal Uses
The leaves and flowers of goldenrod are a powerful remedy for drying
up a runny nose and alleviating allergy symptoms like sneezing, watery
eyes, and respiratory congestion.
It’s also an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic to the urinary tract, and is
used in herbal formulas to treat urinary tract infections, bladder
infections, and to help prevent kidney stones.

Preparation & Dosage

Boil 1 ounce of the leaves or flowers in 1 pint of water for 10 minutes.
Take 1-2 teaspoons 3 times per day(Apelian).

Passionflower (also called passionfruit or maypop)

(Passiflora incarnata and P. lutea)
A relaxing plant for sleep, anxiety, and stress.

Leaves and flowers of maypop, Passiflora incarnata.

Identification
There are two species of passionflower in our region. The species most commonly
used is Passiflora incarnata, also called maypop or passionfruit. Passionflower is a vine
with 3-lobed leaves and distinct purple flowers. The leaves look similar to giant
ragweed leaves, but there aren’t any other vines I’ve ever seen with such distinct
3-lobed leaves, so once you see the flowers, you definitely know you’ve found the right
plant.
You may be surprised to learn that the U.S. has its own species of passionfruit (a
group of plants that is mostly tropical). Passiflora incarnata produces green, egg shaped
fruit in the fall that are absolutely delicious! The fruit isn't the topic of this chapter, but I
will mention that you have to wait for them to turn yellow-green and wrinkly before
they’re ready. Don’t make the mistake of harvesting them too early, or they won’t be
any good.
The second species of passionflower in our region is called yellow passionflower or
Passiflora lutea. The leaves of yellow passionflower are also 3-lobed, but the lobes are
rounded, whereas purple passionflower leaves have pointed lobes.
The flowers of yellow passionflower are much smaller and not nearly as showy or
noticeable. The fruit are purple and about the size of a marble. They don’t taste good
like Passiflora incarnata.

Medicinal Uses
Passionflower leaves and flowers are commonly used in
boxed teas for people who need help sleeping or relaxing.
It’s also great for stress and anxiety in smaller doses
during the day. When used as a sleep medicine, it’s often
mixed with valerian and other relaxing herbs in a
formula.

Preparation & Dosage

Passionflower can be tinctured by filling up a jar half
way full with the dried leaves and flowers, then covering
it with 80 proof vodka. Strain after 2 weeks and take 30-60
drops before bedtime, or smaller doses throughout the
day for anxiety and relaxation. The plant can also be
made into a tea

Contraindications
Do not use if pregnant.

Dwarf or yellow passionflower(P. lutea).

References and Further Reading
● The Herbal Medic by Sam Coffman
● The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies by Nicole Apelian, Ph.D and Claude Davis
● Southeast Medicinal Plants by Coreypine Shane
● Darry Patton (Personal communication)
● Kim EY, Choi HJ, Chung TW, Choi JY, Kim HS, Jung YS, Lee SO, Ha KT.
Water-extracted Perilla frutescens increases endometrial receptivity though leukemia
inhibitory factor-dependent expression of integrins. J Pharmacol Sci. 2016
Aug;131(4):259-66. doi: 10.1016/j.jphs.2016.07.004. Epub 2016 Jul 25. PMID:
27562703.
● Le-Trilling VTK, Mennerich D, Schuler C, Sakson R, Lill JK, Kasarla SS,
Kopczynski D, Loroch S, Flores-Martinez Y, Katschinski B, Wohlgemuth K,
Gunzer M, Meyer F, Phapale P, Dittmer U, Sickmann A, Trilling M. Identification
of herbal teas and their compounds eliciting antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 in
vitro. BMC Biol. 2022 Nov 30;20(1):264. doi: 10.1186/s12915-022-01468-z. PMID:
36447206; PMCID: PMC9708519.