Herbal Immunity
From time immemorial, humans have used herbs for
health and healing. Since sound immune function is basic to wellness, it
follows that some herbs have a direct effect on the immune system. In fact,
herbalist Daniel Mowrey has written, "There is perhaps no other
system...for which...herbs are better suited." Clearly, herbs and
immunity go together like health and wholeness.
There are two classifications of immune
herbs: those that enhance the immune system, functioning to maintain
health; and those that reinforce the immune system, helping to restore health.
In some cases, these capabilities overlap. For example, echinacea taken in
small amounts through time works as a preventative while larger amounts can be
used to help combat acute infections such as colds, flu, and fever. In this
issue of Nutrition News, we will consider the immune enhancing herbs.
These have also been called the
"tonic" herbs. Tonics are natural substances that can both
restore and support our equilibrium. A definitive quality of these
botanicals is bidirectionality. For example...
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Keywords: AIDS,
Antibacterial, Blood pressure, Cancer, Candida ablicans, Cell health,
Complement system, Cytokines, Echinacea, Herbs, HIV, Immunity, Infection,
Lapacho, Lymphatic system, Lymphocytes, Panax ginseng, Siberian ginseng
Topics: Herbs to the Rescue,
Echinacea, Panax Ginseng, Lapacho, Bookshelf
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