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Mounting scientific research has evaluated the potential of various botanicals for immune health, often validating traditional uses in the process. Preclinical studies have shed light on the mechanisms of olive leaf’s ( Olea europaea) traditional use in lowering fever while further validating its antiviral potential for combating the flu. 1 Olive leaf extract (as Isenolic from Pharmactive Biotech Products) was as effective as the standard pharmaceutical treatment, oseltamivir, in inhibiting the influenza A virus in vitro, with 65% inhibition. Similar to black elderberry, the mechanisms involve inhibiting the neuraminidase enzyme, which ultimately prevents the virus from spreading. Andrographis ( Andrographis paniculata) is a bitter ayurvedic herb traditionally used to reduce symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) and colds. ....