In addition to resveratrol's health benefits (cardiovascular, cholesterol, anti inflammatory, anti arthritic, etc.) it also has been shown in studies to be a potent antimicrobial. Studies have shown it to act against drug resistant bacteria, influenza a, H1N1, EBV, Coxsakievirus virus, biofilms, etc. Many Lyme Literate Medical Doctors reccomend Japanese Knotweed for their patients.