Patent ID: 7396546

Claim:
A method for treatment of an influenza virus in a patient, comprising the step of administering to a patient infected with an influenza virus, an amount of a composition in a form selected from the group consisting of a tablet, a capsule, a lozenge, a troche, a candy, a chewing gum, a spray, a powder, a gel, an elixir, a syrup, a suspension, a solution, and a dental product comprising: a first ingredient selected from the group consisting of ginger extract, ginger fluid extract, ginger powder extract, ginger powder, a ginger tincture, and mixtures thereof; a second ingredient selected from the group consisting of green tea powder, green tea powder extract, green tea fluid extract, green tea extract, tinctures of green tea, and mixtures thereof; a third ingredient selected from the group consisting of turmeric powder extract, turmeric fluid extract, turmeric extract, turmeric powder, a turmeric tincture, and mixtures thereof; and an acceptable carrier; said composition being effective, when administered, to inhibit the influenza virus in the patient.