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Andrographis In our research program for development of chemotherapeutic agents from Indian
medicinal plants, we have encountered promising immunostimulant activity in
Andrographispaniculata Nees (Acanthaceae)(VANDITA SRNASTAVA, and J.S. TANDON. IMMUNOSTIMULANT AGENTS. (July 1993), Journal of Natural)
Ashwaganda Research shows that its active ingredients, called withanolides, may reduce stress, revive libido, and sooth savaged nerves, and be protective of the liver. Traditional Ayurvedic physicians prescribe the root as an all purpose tonic. (Duke, James A, Ph.D. )
Astragalus An anitviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, astragalus fortifies the immune system on several levels, including, perhaps, by increasing the body's production of interferon (Duke, James A, Ph.D. )
Borage Borage seed oil is used as an anti-inflammatory for chronic conditions, notably arthritis. Borage seeds are a good source of (GLA), the omega-6 fatty acid that the body uses to make an inflammation fighting, auto-immune-prostaglandins.(Duke, James A, Ph.D. )
Cats Claw Cat's claw contains oxyindole alkaloids and proanthocyanidins that enhance the immune system.(Duke, James A, Ph.D. )
Echinacea Echinacea increases bodily resistance to infection and is used for boils, erysipelas, septicaemia, cancer, syphilis and other impurities of the blood, its action being antiseptic.
(Grieve, Maude )
Eleuthero Healthy people taking 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of tincture three times daily have been shown to have increased numbers of the immune cells (CD4+ cells) that have decrease during HIV-infection and AIDS
Flax Flax is a good source of omega-3 (ALA) - benefits immune system dysfunction, kidney problems, heart disease and cancer.
Garlic Garlic formed the principal ingredient in the 'Four Thieves Vinegar,' which originated, it is said, with four thieves who confessed, that whilst protected by the liberal use of aromatic vinegar during the plague, they plundered the dead bodies of its victims with complete security.(Grieve, Maude )
Ginseng Ginseng enhances the immune response by stimulating components such as natural killer cells- T cells and phagocytes- which help fight off viruses and bacteria.( Foster, Steven, Chongxi, Yue )
Goldenseal Goldenseal stimulates blood flow to the spleen, which filters the blood and stimulates the immune system.(Duke, James A, Ph.D. )
Maca In Peruvian herbal medicine today, maca is being used as an immunostimulant.
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