| abstract |
An anti-viral agent comprising as the effective component, an alkali extract of mangroves, Momordica charantia, and Aspalathus linearis belonging to Leguminosae family. The effective component is essentially consists of acidic polysaccharides and shows an antioxidant activity and free radical (reactive oxygen species)-scavenging activity. n The agent is effective against retrovirus such as human immuno deficiency virus (HIV), with no side-effects on human and/or animals. |