Background:Human influenza is a seasonal disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Anti-flu
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has played a significant role in fighting the virus pandemic. In TCM, dandelion
is a commonly used ingredient in many therapeutic remedies, either alone or in conjunction with other natural
substances. Evidence suggests that dandelion is associated with a variety of pharmacological activities. In this
study, we evaluated anti-influenza virus activity of an aqueous extract from dandelion, which was tested for in vitro
antiviral activity against influenza virus type A, human A/PR/8/34 and WSN (H1N1)