Aronia melanocarpa (black chokeberry, Aronia berries), the fruit of a perennial shrub species that contains several polyphenolic constituents, possesses in vitro and in vivo efficacy against different subtypes of influenza viruses including an oseltamivir-resistant strain. These anti-influenza properties of Aronia were attributed to two constituents, ellagic acid and myricetin. In an in vivotherapeutic mouse model, Aronia, ellagic acid, and myricetin protected mice against lethal challenge. Based on these results, we suggest that Aronia is a valuable source for antiviral agents and that ellagic acid and myricetin have potential as influenza therapeutics. berries has anti-microbial action against: Bacillus cereus Escherichia coli Pseudomonas aeruginosa Staphylococcus aureus #antimicrobial #antiviral #antiinfluenza #antioxidants #aroniaberries #AroniaAbsolute (at Makati) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp0ieWsgToO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=oao4y9zx95ny