== Home remedies ==
* some studies show suppressing of HIV-1 replication by [[Propolis]].
* [[Red Algae]] produce mannose-binding lectins, which allow the algae to protect themselves from invasion by viruses.
* [[Thermotherapy]] : The therapeutic effects of heat include increasing the extensibility of collagen tissues; decreasing joint stiffness; reducing pain; relieving muscle spasms; reducing inflammation, edema and Aids / HIV in the post acute phase of healing.
*[[Coconut]] oil Research in the Philippines by Dr Conrato S Dayrit says "coconut oil does have an anti-viral effect and can beneficially reduce the viral load of HIV patients." Use it in daily cooking and take 6-12 tablespoons a day.
* [[Lemon Balm]] has antiviral activity against a variety of viruses, including herpes simplex virus (HSV) and HIV-1
* Cinnamomum zeylanicum has therapeutic activity in HIV-associated oral candidiasis.
* [[Red Algae]] produce mannose-binding lectins, which allow the algae to protect themselves from invasion by viruses.
* Blue-green algae extracts inhibit reverse transcriptases activity, including that of HIV-1.
* [[Ozone therapy]] is used to treat AIDS.
* [[Ganoderma]] has been shown to strengthen immunity as well as combat cancer-cell proliferation.
* Lemon juice and lemongrass have therapeutic value in the treatment of oral thrush in HIV/AIDS patients.
* Tea tree is an effective therapy for fluconazole-refractory oropharyngeal candidiasis.
* St. John's wort (H. perforatum) inhibits HIV-1 viral infection.
* Lignans found within Schisandra demonstrates anti-HIV virus activity.
* Seawead (S. fusiforme) inhibits HIV-1 infection in T cells, primary human macrophages, microglia, and astrocytes.
* Chrysanthemum morifolium contains a flavonoid with anti-HIV activity.
* Croton tiglium, Cynomorium songaricum, Xanthoceras sorbifolia, and oleanolic acid derivates exhibit anti-HIV activity.
* Pomegranate exhibits antiviral activity against HIV-1.
* A polysaccharide from Rooibois leaves has a strong anti-HIV activity.
* Rosa damascena contains compounds with anti-HIV activity.
* Rose flowers contain compounds with with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitory activity.
* Carnosic acid, a component found within Rosemary, inhibits HIV-1 protease.
* Phyllanthus niruri (syn. P. amarus) inhibit wild-type HIV virus and reverse transcriptase inhibitor-resistant variants.
* Calophyllum brasiliense and Clusia quadrangula exhibit HIV-1 inhibitory activity.
* Melissa, Sweet Basil, Perilla, Prunella vulgaris and Savory has potent anti-HIV-1 activity.
Black cohosh contains a compound Actein which exhibits potent anti-HIV activity.
== Warnings ==