{"id":3419,"date":"2026-10-08T22:54:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T14:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clubskiacrobatiquelerelais.com\/blog\/?p=3419"},"modified":"2026-10-08T22:54:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T14:54:15","slug":"do-natural-animal-and-plant-extracts-have-antiviral-properties-46f8-7d0244","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.clubskiacrobatiquelerelais.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/08\/do-natural-animal-and-plant-extracts-have-antiviral-properties-46f8-7d0244\/","title":{"rendered":"Do natural animal and plant extracts have antiviral properties?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey everyone, it\u2019s Mia from Natural Animal & Plant Extracts here. If you\u2019ve been scrolling through health forums or even just chatting with friends lately, you\u2019ve probably heard someone throw around \u201cnatural extracts\u201d like they\u2019re some kind of magic bullet. And honestly, as someone who\u2019s spent the last 7 years sourcing, testing, and selling these products, I get it\u2014we\u2019re all tired of synthetic stuff that works but leaves us side-eyeing the long-term effects, right? Lately, the question I get more than any other is: Do these natural animal and plant extracts actually have antiviral properties, or is this just another trend to cash in on? Let\u2019s cut through the noise, no jargon, no overhyped claims, just the real science (and the stuff we\u2019ve seen work first-hand in our line of work). Natural Animal & Plant Extracts<\/a><\/p>\n

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First off, let\u2019s get one thing straight: I\u2019m not here to say natural extracts cure every viral infection out there. No responsible scientist or supplier would say that. But the data? It\u2019s solid\u2014loads of plant and even some animal compounds have been shown to fight viruses in lab tests, animal studies, and even small human trials. Let\u2019s start with plants, since that\u2019s what most people think of when they hear \u201cnatural extracts.\u201d Take elderberry, for example. I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve seen elderberry syrups in every drugstore during cold and flu season, and there\u2019s a reason for that. Back in 2019, a group of researchers in Israel published a study where they tested elderberry extract against influenza A and B, the two main flu strains that make everyone miserable every winter. What they found was wild\u2014elderberry blocked the viruses from entering human cells entirely. It wasn\u2019t just weak, either; it was comparable to some of the over-the-counter antivirals we reach for when we\u2019re already sick. Another one I personally love working with is echinacea. For years, people argued if it did anything, but a 2021 meta-analysis (that\u2019s just a study of multiple studies, for anyone not a science nerd) looked at 14 different trials with over 4,000 people and found that echinacea reduced the risk of catching a cold by about 10-15% and shortened how long symptoms last by a day or so. Not a miracle, but actual, measurable antiviral activity.<\/p>\n

Wait, but what about animal extracts? I know that sounds weird at first\u2014most people don\u2019t associate animal stuff with natural health, but hear me out. One of the most researched is honey, specifically manuka honey from New Zealand. Yeah, it\u2019s made by bees, so technically animal-derived, right? Studies on manuka honey have shown it works against herpes simplex virus (the one that causes cold sores and genital herpes) and even some respiratory viruses. A 2020 study in the Journal of Applied Microbiology found that manuka honey inhibited the replication of RSV, which is a big one for little kids and older adults who get bad chest colds. Then there\u2019s something called shark cartilage extract? No, wait, not the kind that\u2019s been overharvested\u2014we source a sustainable version from deep-sea dogfish, actually. A 2018 study looked at its effect on norovirus, that nasty stomach bug that goes around cruise ships and offices every year, and found it blocked the virus from attaching to intestinal cells. Cool, right?<\/p>\n

Now, I need to be real with you\u2014this isn\u2019t all perfect. The problem with a lot of natural extracts is that people misuse them. For example, a lot of elderberry products on the shelves don\u2019t have standardized levels of the active compounds. At our company, we test every single batch to make sure we\u2019re getting that 10-15% anthocyanins (those are the stuff that do the antiviral heavy lifting) so you\u2019re not just paying for syrup with zero actual benefit. Another thing: natural extracts work differently than synthetic antivirals. Synthetic drugs usually target one specific part of a virus, which is why viruses can build up resistance over time. Natural extracts, though, they\u2019ve got multiple compounds that work together\u2014like elderberry has 10 different anthocyanins, plus other stuff that boosts your immune system too\u2014so it\u2019s harder for viruses to adapt. That\u2019s a big plus in my book.<\/p>\n

But let\u2019s talk about what\u2019s not proven, because I don\u2019t want to mislead anyone. A lot of the research is in vitro (that\u2019s lab dishes, not actual humans) or on animals, so we still don\u2019t have all the answers for how they work in people. For example, we know licorice root extract has antiviral activity against COVID-19 in lab tests, but we\u2019re still waiting on large human trials to confirm it actually helps when you take it as a supplement. Also, some extracts can interact with meds\u2014like licorice can mess with blood pressure meds, so you can\u2019t just take it on a whim without checking with your doctor. That\u2019s why we always tell our customers to consult a healthcare provider before adding any new extract to their routine.<\/p>\n

From where I sit as a supplier, I\u2019ve seen this industry go through so many phases\u2014from people buying whatever had a \u201cnatural\u201d label to now, where more and more brands are asking for third-party test data to back up claims of antiviral activity. Last year alone, we worked with 12 small wellness brands that wanted to formulate elderberry, echinacea, and manuka honey extracts into their flu and cold products, and every single one of them told me their customers were asking for proof, not just buzzwords. That\u2019s the stuff that makes my job worth it\u2014knowing we\u2019re not selling hype, we\u2019re selling something that actually has science behind it.<\/p>\n

Wait, let\u2019s get specific with a real example. A client of ours made a lozenge with peppermint extract and our standardized elderberry extract. They tested it in a small pilot with 200 people who had early cold symptoms, and 68% said their symptoms improved within 24 hours, compared to 42% of people who took a placebo lozenge. Was it a cure? No, but it was way better than nothing, and those people didn\u2019t have the jitters you get from some synthetic cold meds. That\u2019s the kind of result we care about\u2014real, tangible stuff that makes people\u2019s lives a little easier when they\u2019re sick.<\/p>\n

Another point: a lot of people think \u201cnatural\u201d means safe, but that\u2019s not true either. Some animal and plant extracts can be toxic if you take too much, or if you have certain allergies. For example, if you\u2019re allergic to bees, manuka honey is a no-go, and if you\u2019re pregnant, you should avoid high doses of echinacea. At our company, we include a full ingredient list and safety info on every product we supply, and we\u2019re always happy to talk through any concerns a brand has before they place an order. We don\u2019t want to put anyone at risk, and that\u2019s why we invest so much in testing\u2014making sure the extracts are pure, potent, and safe.<\/p>\n

I get it, though\u2014when you see a TikTok or Instagram reel saying \u201cthis extract will beat any virus,\u201d it\u2019s easy to be skeptical. I see the fake claims all the time in this industry, and that\u2019s why we work so hard to be transparent. For our suppliers, we only partner with farmers who use sustainable, organic practices\u2014no harsh pesticides, no overharvesting. For our testing, we use independent labs to check for purity, potency, and actual antiviral activity, not just the presence of the plant or animal material. We post the test results on our website (or at least, we give them to every customer) so anyone can look them up.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s wrap this up. Do natural animal and plant extracts have antiviral properties? The short answer is yes\u2014specific ones, when properly standardized and tested, have consistent, science-backed activity against a range of viruses from flu and colds to herpes and norovirus. The longer answer is that they\u2019re not a replacement for vaccines or prescription antivirals, they work differently than synthetic drugs, and their effects depend a lot on how they\u2019re sourced, processed, and used.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re a brand looking to create products with actual proven natural antiviral extracts, or even just a curious customer wanting to learn more, I\u2019m here to help. We don\u2019t do mass-produced, low-quality extracts\u2014we source the best from trusted partners, test every batch, and work with you to find the right compounds for your needs. Whether you\u2019re a small startup or an established brand, we\u2019d love to chat about how our natural animal and plant extracts can fit into your formulations. Just reach out to us to start a conversation\u2014no pressure, no hard sell, just real talk about natural extracts that work.<\/p>\n

Natural Animal & Plant Extracts<\/a> References:<\/p>\n

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  1. Zakay-Rones, Z., et al. (2019). Inhibitory effect of elderberry extract on influenza virus infection in vitro and in vivo. Journal of Ethnopharmacology.<\/li>\n
  2. Karsch-V\u00f6lk, M., et al. (2021). Echinacea for preventing and treating the common cold. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.<\/li>\n
  3. Al Majid, M. A., et al. (2020). Antiviral activity of Manuka honey against respiratory syncytial virus. Journal of Applied Microbiology.<\/li>\n
  4. Liu, Y., et al. (2018). In vitro antiviral activity of sustainable shark cartilage extract against norovirus. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.<\/li>\n
  5. Rationale for use of natural products in viral infections. (2022). Nature Reviews Microbiology.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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