Baicalein, an extract from the skullcap plant, is a very powerful enhancer of the antiviral drug ribavirin, which counteracts the H1N1 (bird flu) influenza virus.

It should be a powerful agent against a number of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, as it is a powerful chelator of iron and iron is essential for the survival of these organisms.

Baicalein can also enhance the killing power of gentamicin against vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus, a nasty bacteria that frequently causes human infections.

It also has remarkable synergy with antibiotics against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Baicalein is available as a supplement without prescription.