In order to understand and exploit the antiviral properties of Astragalus membranaceus,we carried out this research.Methods We use ACV as positive control of antiherpes,through plaque reduction assay and inhibitions of cellular pathological effects of herpes simplex virus type-2,observe the effects of antiherpes of total saponins of Astragalus membranaceus.Results In Hep-2 cell system,the median effective doses(ED50) of ACV of direct virucidal activity,the inhibition effects on the multiplication and infec...