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Use immune-supporting herbs and nutrients like echinacea, astragalus, and vitamin C (try 1,000 mg every couple of hours). One of the best books on natural ways to support immunity is Immu-notics by Robert Rountree, M.D., and Carol Colman (Perigee Trade, 2001). It addresses not only ways to boost an underactive immune system, but also ways to temper an overreacting immune system—the cause of allergy and inflammatory disease. Action: Each antibiotic works through a slightly different mechanism to kill or disable bacteria without damaging healthy body cells.

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Because of its cold, bitter properties, andrographis is best taken with "warm" herbs such as ginger and astragalus. Take up to 6 g in capsule form or up to 12 ml of tincture per day during the infection. Take half the dose for prevention. Do not use during pregnancy. Licorice: Also known as "sweet root," licorice soothes inflammation and throat irritation while acting as a potent antiviral agent, reducing the severity and duration of the cold. Boil and steep 1 tbsp of root per cup of water for 15 minutes. Drink 3—4 cups of the tea or 3-6 ml of tincture daily until the cold resolves.

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It increases phagocytic activity, inhibits viral replication, and increases the formation of lymphocytes. astragalus reduces levels of T suppresser cells and enhances the function of the adrenal cortex. It is included in the database of the National Cancer Institute as an herb that can inhibit tumor growth.

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Results of this study found that an aqueous astragalus membranaceus extract improved anisodine-induced impairment on memory acquisition and alcohol-induced memory retrieval deficit in step-down behavior of mice. Cognitive Decline in the Elderly: A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Multi-center Study on Efficacy of Phosphatidylserine Administration. Cenacchi T; et al. Aging, 1993 April, 5(2): 123-133. This double-blind, placebo-controlled study examined the effects of 300 mg per day of phosphatidylserine in cognitive impaired geriatric patients.

Glandular extract such as thymus, spleen, and liver can be very beneficial, as well as certain botanical support such as goldenseal, echinacea, licorice, astragalus and aloe vera, to name a few." Homeopathy works by stimulating the body's innate healing potential and the goal is to be curative, not just to suppress the symptoms, Dr. Korins says. "The trick is to find the right remedy. I suggest you pick two or three symptoms that are most disturbing, even though you might have a list of 20 or 30, and then find the remedy.

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Herbs: Take 500-1,000 mg of astragalus twice a day to strengthen the lungs and to prevent respiratory infections. Lycopene, taken at 10 mg three times a day, can help with exercise-induced asthma. Also take 1,000 mg of quercetin three times a day for its anti-inflammatory benefits. Other herbs act as antihistamines (histamines are substances released in the body that produce swelling and constrict bronchial passages) to open air passages and relieve wheezing. These herbs include anise, ginger, peppermint, and chamomile.

Take 2-4 ml of a combination tincture four times a day. astragalus is excellent for treating and preventing tonsillitis and infections in general. Take 500-1,000 mg in capsule form or 4-6 ml of tincture three times a day. Take plenty of raw garlic or 300-500 mg in capsule form to fight infection or as a preventive measure. —I Drink slippery elm and marshmallow root tea two to three times a day. Place 1 oz of z slippery elm root and 1 oz of marshmallow root in 5 cups of cold water. Boil the mixture co for Vi hour and strain the liquid. Let it cool before drinking.

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Astragalus combined with rhodiola and hawthorn can enhance cardiac function and reduce angina pain. • Ashwagandha, Asian ginseng, cordyceps, and rhodiola can offer significant benefits for men suffering from erectile dysfunction; this formula enhances male fertility as well. Animals and people always have relied on plants as a major source of nutrients. In fact, many metabolic reactions in the body require plant-derived food. These plant foods are essential for cellular metabolism and the function of all the body systems.

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Herbs: astragalus has been used to strengthen the lungs and to prevent respiratory infections. Taking 500-1,000 mg twice a day is an excellent treatment for acute and chronic bronchitis. Take an echinacea and goldenseal combination—500 mg in capsule form or 2ml of tincture every day—to enhance immune function and dry up mucus. Mullein, taken at 500 mg in capsule form or 2 ml of tincture four times a day, promotes mucus discharge and soothes the respiratory system. Licorice can help to reduce coughing and also enhances the immune system.

Take 500 mg or 2-4 ml of tincture four times a day. astragalus is excellent for treating and preventing catarrh. Take 500-1,000 mg or 4-6 ml of tincture three times a day. Garlic is helpful in fighting and preventing infection. Take plenty of raw garlic or 300-500 mg in capsule form a day. Aromatherapy: Steam inhalations work directly on the sinuses to loosen thick mucus and fight infection. Add 5-10 drops of eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, pine, thyme, or tea tree oil, or a combination of these oils, to a bowl of steaming hot water.

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Hu L, Yu T, Jia Z, Experimental study of the protective effects of astragalus and Salvia miltiorrhiza bunge on glycerol induced acute renal failure in rabbits. Chung Hua Wai Ko Tsa Chih, 26:311-4, May. 1996 Huang YS, Zhang JT, Antioxidative effect of three water-soluble components isolated from Salvia miltiorrhiza in vitro. Yao Hsueh Hsueh Pao, 18:96-100, 1992. Li W, Zhou CH, Lu QL, Effects of Chinese materia medica in activating blood and stimulating menstrual flow on the endocrine function of ovary-uterus and its mechanisms. Chung Kuo Chung Hsi I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih, 56:165-8, 134, Mar.

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Immune stimulants include astragalus, jiaogulan, lycium, rhaponticum, and schisandra. HANS SELYE'S GENERAL ADAPTATION SYNDROME There are several models to look at when we talk about the biological reaction to stress. The most popular model over time has been Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome (sometimes referred to as biological stress syndrome). There is also the homeostasis/allostasis concept originated by Peter Sterling and Joseph Eyer and later expanded by Bruce McEwen. Both of these models will be discussed.

The Shennong Herbal recorded 252 medicinal herbs used in China, including Asian ginseng, astragalus, and reishi. 1755: Rhodiola was included in the first Swedish Pharmacopoeia. In the past, Vikings had used the herb to enhance their physical strength and endurance. 1947: The term adaptogen is coined by Dr. Nikolai Lazarev. 1958: Soviet researchers describe the action of Eleutherococcus as that of an adaptogen. 1960: Israel Brekhman published his article on eleuthero; after that, more than one thousand studies have been published by Soviet scientists concerning the use of adaptogens.

Adaptogens that contain polysaccharides include American ginseng, Asian ginseng, astragalus, cordyceps, eleuthero, licorice, lycium, prince seng, reishi, rhaponticum, and shatavari. Whole Herbs Versus Isolated Phytochetnicals Herbalists usually work with whole plant extracts. They believe that in many cases the whole herb has more value than its individual constituents and that most phytochemicals work better together in their natural matrix rather than in isolation.

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Drink a cup of astragalus or ginseng tea daily. GLAUCOMA This condition is caused by increased pressure within the eyeball. Regular eye exams should include a check for glaucoma. If it is detected, you may need prescription eye drops and should be under an ophthalmologist's care. Natural approach: When glaucoma is detected early, dietary supplements can help reduce eye pressure. I recommend to my patients a combination dietary supplement of methylsul-fonylmetbane (MSM) (1,000 mg daily) and vitamin C for its anti-inflammatory effect.

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Because it dries up excess fluids, it also is used along with astragalus and Chinese dogwood fruit to control excess sweating, night sweats, and menopausal sweating. Schisandra frequently is used when the kidneys are not grasping the lung qi. In Chinese medical theory, the kidneys help the lungs to fully inhale. When the kidneys are weak, the person has difficulty taking a full breath. Schisandra fruit, because of its anti-inflammatory and antiasthmatic effects, is very useful for people who have asthma with wheezing, wet coughs, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.

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This is because astragalus contains large amounts of polysaccharides and ho-shou-wu contains emodin glycosides. If problems were to occur, they would likely be gas and abdominal bloating and mushy or loose stool. When consuming herbs in decoction form, the sea materials and the bitter fire-purging herbs may cause nausea or vomiting in some sensitive individuals. Also, hyperthyroid patients should allow the herb tea to cool somewhat before consuming it.

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Fights or suppresses tumor growth (e.g., astragalus, echinacea). astringent An herb that causes contraction of the tissues. It's useful in conditions such as bleeding or diarrhea (e.g., geranium, sage, witch hazel, yarrow). bitters Bitter-tasting herbs that stimulate the digestive organ secretions and actions—stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas. They can also help increase an abnormally low appetite (e.g., gentian root, burdock, goldenseal, dandelion root). bronchodilator An herb that causes relaxation and dilation of the bronchial tubes (respiratory passageway).

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The dosage used to prevent infection is two capsules daily during cold-and-flu season, along with your year-round multisupplement. •Reduce exposure to toxins. You are more vulnerable to a viral infection when your body is "distracted" by having to deal with toxins that can damage or suppress the immune system. Toxins aren't necessarily exotic—they include sugar and alcohol consumed to excess, fast food and other unhealthy food laced with artificial preservatives and/or pesticides.

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Clinical study on effect of astragalus in efficacy enhancing the toxicity reducing of chemotherapy in patients of malignant tumor. Zhonggguo Zhong XI Yijie He Za Zhi 2002July 22;(7):515-17. 19. Wang ZT, Ng TB, Yeung HW, Xu GJ. Immunomodulatory effect of a polysaccharide-enriched preparation of Codnpsis pilosola roots. Gen Pharmacol 1996 Dec 27; (8): 1347-50. 20. Lakshm-Chandra M, Singh B. Scientific Basis for the Therapeutic Use of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha): A Review. Altern Med Rev 2000:5 (4) :334-46. 21. Archana R, Namasivayam A. Antistressor effect of Withania somnifera.

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Would I eat garlic leaves, olive leaf extract, lemon balm, lime leaves, astragalus, spearmint, peppermint, rosemary and reishi mushroom extract 10 times a day to beat bird flu? You bet I would. I wouldn't even give it a second thought. It would be a really fun experience, actually, to have all these different tastes on your tongue. You'd realize, "Wow, this is what real living food and living medicine tastes like.

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Safety of astragalus in normal doses is not associated with any observed adverse effects (McKenna et al., 1998). A thorough review of the quality control parameters and therapeutics of astragalus was recently published (Upton and Petrone, 1999). 9.1.3.3 CafsClaw Cat's claw or una de gato consists of the bark of two species of the genus Uncaria (family Rubiaceae). Both 17. tomentosa and the less common U. guianensis are thorny lianas indigenous to tropical South America. The plants are widely collected in Amazonia for shipment to the American and European markets.

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Among adaptogenic herbs, ashwagandhi, licorice, Panax ginseng, Siberian ginseng, North American ginseng, schisandra, borage, astragalus, sarsaparilla, shatavari, wild yam, golden root, and devil's club have been shown in clinical trials and traditional use to be effective. Definition of Adaptogens In 1968 a Soviet research scientist and medical doctor, Dr Brekham, initiated many large-scale studies of adaptogens involving schools, factories, and even an entire town. He suggested the following definition of adaptogens: 1.

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Research in animals has shown that astragalus apparently works by stimulating several factors of the immune system, including enhancing phagocytic activity of monocytes and macrophages, increasing interferon production and natural killer cell activity, enhancing T-cell activity, and potentiating other antiviral mechanisms.60'61 astragalus appears particularly useful in cases where the immune system has been damaged by chemicals or radiation. In immunodepressed mice, astragalus has been found to reverse the T-cell abnormalities caused by cyclophosphamide, radiation, and aging.

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Five patients with lymphatic thyroiditis were treated with a combination of astragalus and codonopsis (30 g each) to tonify qi, aconite, cinnamon bark, curculigo, and epimedium (9 to 12 g each) to tonify yang, and lycium fruit plus coix.50 The decoction of herbs, modified as necessary to treat symptoms such as indigestion with diarrhea or constipation, was taken in two divided doses daily for two to three months. The mean body weight of the patients declined from 63 kg to 60 kg, the heart rate increased from 66 to 75 per minute, and cholesterol dropped from 260 to 202.

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Prevents the growth of or destroys parasites (e.g., black walnut, clove, garlic, wormwood). antipyretic Reduces fever (e.g., yarrow). antiseptic Prevents the growth of microbes on the skin (e.g., calendula, propolis), antispasmodic Prevents or reduces muscle spasms (e.g., black cohosh, chamomile, kava, valerian, wild yam). antitussive Relieves or suppresses coughing (e.g., horehound wild cherry bark). antitumor Fights or suppresses tumor growth (e.g., astragalus, echinacea). astringent An herb that causes contraction of the tissues. It's useful in conditions such as bleeding or diarrhea (e.g.

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Clinical study on effect of astragalus in efficacy enhancing the toxicity reducing of chemotherapy in patients of malignant tumor. Zhonggguo Zhong XI Yijie He Za Zhi 2002July;22 (7):515-17. 59. Bhattacharya SK, Bhattacharya A, Chakrabarti A. Adaptogenic activity of Siotone, a polyherbal formulation of Ayurvedic rasayanas. IndianJ Exp Biol. 2000 Feb;38(2):l 19-28. 60. Shu XS, Gao ZH, Yang XL. Supercritical fluid extraction of sapogenins from tubers of Smilax china. Fitoter-apia. 2004 Dec;75(7-8):656-61. 61. Narula A, Kumar S, Srivastava PS.

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An herb that supports the action of the immune system (e.g., astragalus, echinacea, garlic, lomatium, Oregon grape, osha). laxative An herb that promotes fecal expulsion (e.g., cascara sagrada, senna, aloe, rehmania). lymphagogue Stimulates activity of the lymphatic system (e.g., burdock, cea-nothus, pokeroot). mucolytic An herb that thins mucus secretions. nervine An herb that relaxes and calms the nerves (e.g., chamomile, passionflower, valerian, skullcap, lavender). nutritive An herb that is nourishing to the body (e.g., nettles).

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Antimicrobial and antifungal activity of crude extracts and isolated saponins from astragalus verrucosus, Fitoterapia, 73(4): 336-339; Escalanta, A.M., Santecchia, C.B., Lopez, S.N., Gattuso, M.A., Ravelo, A.G., Monache, F.D., Sierra, M.G., and Zacchino, A.S., 2002, Isolation of antifungal saponins from Phytolacca tetramera, an Argentinean species in critic risk, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 82: 29-34; Woldemichael, G.M. and Wink, M., 2002, Triterpene glycosides of Lupinus angustifolius, Phytochemistry, 60: 323-327; Gromova, A.S., Lutsky, V.I., Li, D., Wood, S.G., Owen,~N.L., Semenov, A.A.

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