Benefits of Rhodiola.

Written by Lee Stevenson, sorry I am a lousy editor.

I am writing this for educational purposes it should not be taken as medical advice. If you are ill please seek the aid of a functional medicine practitioner.

Rhodiola (Rhodiola Rosea)

It is an adaptogen so it helps normalize adrenal hormones. It prevents the negative effects of stress on the body. It increases serotonin by inhibiting MAO so if a person consumes tryptophan while taking it they could develop serotonin syndrome. It has been shown to promote longevity. It decreases fatigue and helps prevent muscle damage. It increases endurance. It increases antioxidant enzymes in the body. It has been found to reduce pain induced by stress. It has been found to improve the quality of sleep. Those who are TH1 dominant should not take it because it increases TH1 levels. Rhodiola activates the genes that are inhibited by herpes viruses and Sars-Covid. Rhodiola also reduces the inflammatory cytokines induced by herpes viruses and Sars-Covid. Rhodiola has been found to inhibited RNA virus entry into cells. Rhodiola has potent antibacterial properties.

https://examine.com/supplements/rhodiola-rosea/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4501664/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6208354/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5923446/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6099734/

Benefits of Houttuynia.

Written by Lee Stevenson, sorry I am a lousy editor.

This is not medical advice I am writing this for educational purposes. If you are ill please find an experienced and qualified functional medicine practitioner.

Houttuynia cordata (chinese lizard tail)

Has antiviral properties and has been found to inhibit the herpes viruses replication. It helps prevent mast cell degranulation which would prevent high histamines. It inhibits more inflammatory cytokines then NSAIDs do. It has been found to significantly reduce Sars-Covid infection. It has been shown to help prevent obesity and high triglycerides. It improves the detoxification of xenobiotics which have been linked to many types of cancer and hormone issues. It has been shown to help prevent insulin resistance which causes type 2 diabetes. The eye drops have been found to be effective against dry eye disease. It has been found to help with certain types of cancer like prostate cancer. It has very potent antioxidant properties.

I could find no valid side effects except when it has been directly injected into the blood stream. Not a wise move. Also I found sites sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry that made ridiculous claims and there was no science to back them. You could see the pharmaceutical ads all over the websites making the claims I searched many websites on the toxicity of of houttuynia and found nothing worth noting.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3931198/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7763017/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8306559/

https://www.researchgate.netpublication260560141_A_current_update_on_the_phytopharmacological_aspects_of_Houttuynia_cordata_Thunb

Benefits of turkey tail mushroom.

Turkey tail mushroom (Trametes versicolor)

Written by Lee Stevenson, sorry I am a lousy editor.

I am writing this for educational purposes this is not medical advice. If you are ill please seek the aid of a knowledgeable and experienced functional medicine practictioner.

Turkey tail mushrooms are anti-inflammatory. It stimulates the immune system and has been shown to fight a variety of viral infections including the flu, cold , covid and inhibits herpes viruses. It stimulates the immune system. It inhibits many types of cancer. I can say I used it for a cold and it knocked it out of me overnight but made me sweat like crazy. It has been shown to be effective against HPV. If you accidentally pick false turkey tail it is ok it has many of the same benefits and possibly more so then turkey tail mushroom. Now to be honest until I see a study I cannot say I would recommend it with someone who has autoimmunity but it does inhibit PARP meaning it would prevent herpes viruses and covid from effecting the mitochondria. It increases cytochrome C so it would help improve mitochondrial respiration. It also is a COX-2 inhibitor which means it would reduce inflammation similar to how an NSAID would. It does increase IL-6 and Interferon gamma which is high in herpes infection and Covid so I would recommend this be used for those after the systemic inflammation has been addressed. It is an ACHe inhibitor so would reduce the symptoms of Alzheimers.

Herbs that help with infection.

 

 

This is not medical advice , I am posting this for educational and informational purposes.

This is a list of things that help with infection. I have literally seen hundreds of studies showing vaccines make pathogens more virulent. Knowing pathogens are going to become more deadly we need to learn how to protect ourselves. Almost all we were taught about germs is wrong. If you read my post on things science has wrong you will see that germ theory and terrain theory are wrong and have been proven to be wrong. Yet almost all modern day science is based on a theory that has repeatedly been proven wrong. This makes most modern day research to be flawed from the start. So we need to seek answers ourselves because if we do not we will not find them because modern science has headed the same direction it often times does in history. It has become corrupted by the greedy and power hungry. This results in the promotion of science that is very very flawed. If you also read my post on it is not your genes it is your gut you will also see flaws in other areas of science. I even discuss how the immune system really works.

I find Buhner’s list of herbs to be the most effective and safest of those I have seen listed.

http://buhnerhealinglyme.com/category/basics/

http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2018/01/17/1716561115

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X13015946?via%3Dihub

https://www.asm.org/index.php/asm-newsroom2/press-releases/93495-viruses-you-ve-heard-the-bad-here-s-the-good

Up to 80% of vaccines are suspected of being contaminated with mycospasma. If not treated in time it can lead to many forms of chronic illness.

https://www.prohealth.com/library/mycoplasmas-the-missing-link-in-fatiguing-illnesses-19773

Germ theory is wrong and has been proven wrong many times. So to heal we need to get the crazy ideas they endoctrinated everyone with out of our heads.

https://www.naturalnewsblogs.com/germ-vs-terrain-theory-adopt-healthy/

http://www.laleva.org/eng/2004/05/louis_pasteur_vs_antoine_bchamp_and_the_germ_theory_of_disease_causation_1.html

If possible it is good to breast feed infants, it protects them from infection.

https://www.naturalnews.com/053203_human_breast_milk_drug-resistant_superbugs_antibiotics.html

I do not believe in kissing an infant on the lips. There are valid reasons for this and people get angry when I mention it but the babies depend on us to protect them. What if someone who kisses the baby on the lips has been recently vaccinated. There is a good chance they are carrying a mycoplasma because vaccine have been shown to be contaminated with mycoplasma. Also vaccines have been shown to cause more virulent diseases to form. Those could be transmitted to the infant thus endangering their life.

https://www.top10homeremedies.com/news-facts/why-never-let-anyone-kiss-baby-lips.html

Before treating an infection you should read my post on endotoxemia to avoid developing sepsis.

https://chronicillnessrecovery.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=161

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4059412/

Often times infections can be linked to a vitamin deficiency. For example respiratory infection has been shown in many studies to be linked to a vitamin D deficiency. Now days this could also indicate high mercury or high glyphosate levels because they interfere with our bodies ability to convert vitamin D. In those instances vitamin D3 may help. Do not take excessive amounts of vitamin D. Anything over 4000 IU can cause oxalates to form which are very harmful to the body. I have posted on that.

https://www.bmj.com/content/356/bmj.i6583

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29569355

Vitamin D deficiency puts us at a higher risk for getting TB.

https://www.e-epih.org/journal/view.php?doi=10.4178/epih.e2018035

Vitamin A deficiency dramatically increase our risk of infection and immune dysfunction. This is one vitamin we want to achieve homeostasis with though because excess amounts can lead to increased risk of cancer. It is best to try and get your vitamins from food sources when possible.

https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev.nutr.21.1.167?rfr_dat=cr_pub%3Dpubmed&url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&journalCode=nutr

Vitamin A deficiency makes us more susceptible to measles.

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/91/5/1014

Thiamine may help with HIV infection.

https://www.ijidonline.com/article/S1201-9712(12)01312-4/fulltext

Those with low thiamine levels have more neurological damage during infection and worse mental outcomes.

https://www.psychosomaticsjournal.com/article/S0033-3182(16)30059-7/fulltext

https://www.hindawi.com/journals/crinm/2018/3901619/

Many nutrient deficiencies have been linked to increased infection especially vitamin B6.

http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/3/124

Low selenium levels may make us more susceptible to viral infection.

http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/7/1/333

https://academic.oup.com/advances/article/6/1/73/4558052

Low selenium status of a mother makes a baby more prone to infection the first six months of life, it also causes a lower neurological development rate.

http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/5/486

There are instances were minerals will feed microbes for example zinc feeds the pathogenicity of Salmonella.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28874447

I have posted on oxidative stress. Redox homeostasis is very important in preventing infection and the damage caused by infection.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25401329

http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/11/2459

This is why it is important to get the nutrients needed to support the production of metallothionein.

http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/10/2197

Cholesterol is needed by the immune system. If we are deficient it can result in immune dysfunction. Since cholesterol is and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory it stands to reason we would suffer ill health effects when deficient in cholesterol.

https://academic.oup.com/qjmed/article/96/12/927/1533176

Cholesterol is needed to produce the hormones we need to protect us from viral infections. This is why if we have issues that cause our production of thiols to be inhibited like high mercury, high glyphosate, high glufosinate or high oxalate levels we need to address them so the body can produce what we need to fight infection.

https://www.cell.com/immunity/fulltext/S1074-7613(17)30074-2?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS1074761317300742%3Fshowall%3Dtrue

https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/modern-diseases/the-benefits-of-high-cholesterol/

http://www.ravnskov.nu/2015/12/30/the-benefits-of-high-cholesterol/

We need fats to fight infection. Our cells are made up of a lipid layer. If we do not get enough fat our cells become easier targets for infection.

http://iai.asm.org/content/83/2/514.full

https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v18/i7/627.htm

The types of fats are important. For example Omega 9 and Omega 3 help fight infection. Omega 6 does unless levels get too high. Many diets are too high in Omega 6 causing it to have to opposite effect. Omega 9 is found in the milk and fat from grass fed animals. Grain fed animals have much lower levels of Omega 9 fatty acids. This is also why we should address metabolic issues like pyphoria and pyrrole disorders which effect our bodies proper use of fats. I have posted on those. We also need to address sulfation issues which can lead to problems with our bodies proper use of fats.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4831806/

Omega 3 is needed to fight infections.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0923250817300621

Whether we take Omega 3 or not is determined by the type of infections. This does not mean we should avoid it but it means we should limit our intake with certain types of infections.

https://www.journalofinfection.com/article/S0163-4453(16)30252-3/fulltext

For example Omega 3s are very effective against viral infections.

https://www.cell.com/fulltext/S0092-8674(13)00216-X

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090730313000455

Pretty good information on fatty acids.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/omega-3-6-9-overview#section1

One of the most potent was oregano. It really helped get my candida bact to commensal form. Not sure why but it gave me indigestion the first couple days. After that I was fine. It fights just about every type of pathogen even fungal.

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-oregano-essential-oil.html

Wild oregano works the best.

http://www.consumerhealth.org/articles/display.cfm?ID=20050530142700

Self Heal helps fight the herpes virus. It also is a helicase inhibitor so would probably help with other viruses also.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874104001333?via%3Dihub

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2645367/

Black Sativa is an amazing herb. It fights some bacteria and fungus, it also kill worms.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3642442/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4387228/

List of plants that have antiviral and antibacterial properties.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3439294/

Plants that help with MRSA infection.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27585260

Stinging nettles helps fight MRSA

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25395702

Stinging nettles also helps fight the dengue virus, mcyoplasm and many other infectious angents.

https://bmccomplementalternmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12906-018-2163-3

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23608375

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23342511

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21738755

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18505856

Stinging nettles also fights HIV and the HIV like simian virus found in vaccinations.

http://molpharm.aspetjournals.org/content/74/2/330.long

Dandelion also helps fight dengue virus.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29548293

Biacalein which is found in sculletaria, plantain herb, and fleabane also helps fight dengue virus.

https://bmccomplementalternmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1472-6882-12-214

Querciten also helps fight the dengue virus and the flu.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22201648

https://bmccomplementalternmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12906-018-2246-1

Evening Primrose helped heal my gut. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties.

https://www.e-sciencecentral.org/articles/SC000007033

http://www.scielo.br/pdf/cagro/v32n2/12.pdf

http://ndnr.com/homeopathy/oenothera-biennis-a-modern-remedy-with-traditional-roots/

https://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-evening-primrose.html

Boneset helps fight the cold and flu. I found it to be extremely effective. I only had to take it for three days. It also helps fight malaria. There is an alkaloid in it and I have not had a chance to research the health effects of the alkaloid so I only use it for about three days. I will not use it any longer then that until I have a chance to research the safety of the alkaloid that is in it. I took it at night because it made me feel like I had a fever and it made me sweat. I decided I would rather sleep through that. Has been shown to be very effective against the flu. Has been shown to be very effective against RNA viruses which are usually the super viruses produced by vaccines. It also fight malaria.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874116302793?via%3Dihub

http://klemow.wilkes.edu/Eupatorium.html

http://undergroundhealthreporter.com/boneset-herb-health-benefits/

https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1016/j.homp.2006.06.003

http://www.rjwhelan.co.nz/herbs%20A-Z/boneset.html

Apple leaf has been shown to heal the gut. It kill most pathogens that can harm the gut. It also has many healing properties.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28097143

Hawthorne kills many pathogens that cause gut issues and also is high in mucilage so helps heal the gut.

http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/9/5361/htm

Wild Basil has antibacterial properties.

https://www.academia.edu/2177104/Antibacterial_Activity_of_Naturally_Occurring_Compounds_from_Selected_Plants

Lemon Balm surprised me. It is known for reducing pain but has very good antimicrobial properties even against viruses including herpes.

https://draxe.com/melissa-essential-oil/

http://herbal-medicine.imedpub.com/melissa-officinalis-extract-inhibits-herpessimplex-virusi-glycoprotein-b-interactionwith-heparin-sulfate.php?aid=9161

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0944711308001128?via%3Dihub

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2221169115000702

White malberry helps with peridontal diseases. It also helps fight other infections by activating TH1 cytokines. So those who are TH1 dominant would want to avoid this.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5897991/

https://foodandnutritionresearch.net/index.php/fnr/article/view/1289

http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/23/1/4

Cleavers also known as bedstraw is very effective against MRSA

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27585260

Black mustard helps fight malaria.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4608310/

Galinsoga help fight gut infections. Many bacteria produce urease which raises ammonia levels in the body. Galinsoga inhibits urease which would reduce ammonia levels.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24066513

Virginia Pepperweed is effective against malaria.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ptr.1210

Vitamin D is very effective at fighting infection. Some who have metabolic issues may have to take D3 if they aren’t converting vitamin D. Excess amounts of vitamin D can cause high oxalate levels. Most do not recommend over 4000 IU of vitamin D a day.

http://healthimpactnews.com/2017/study-vitamin-d-is-more-effective-than-flu-vaccine/

Kudzu has amazing healing properties and also helps fight viruses.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1607551X13001629

Fetid Goosefoot is also good at fighting protozoa infection.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ptr.1192

Paeonia root helps fight viruses.

http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0121629

Wormwood helps with many types of infections including malaria.

http://www.mrcindia.org/journal/issues/514286.pdf

Baking soda helps with murcormycosis infection.

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2016/may/baking-soda-could-treat-rare-fungal-infection-in-diabetic-ketoacidosis-98341555.html

Coconut Oil helps fight infections including candida and Lyme. It contains monolauren.

https://draxe.com/caprylic-acid/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4738477/

Uva Ursi contain berberine which has been shown to very effective against many types of pathogens.

https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/arctostaphylos-uva-ursi.html?cm_mmc=SocialSharing-_-Facebook-_-Links-_-/content/sigma-aldrich/global-home/global/en/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/arctostaphylos-uva-ursi

Lyme hides in the lymph nodes. Cleavers is good for getting rid of pathogens in the lymphs. Lyme has so many ways to evade the immune system that I will have to do a separate post on it.

https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/lyme-disease-bacteria-take-cover-lymph-nodes-study-finds

Lyme and other infections can cause alkaline brain.

http://planetthrive.com/2010/12/the-alkaline-brain/

Some things that help fight Lyme.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4971593/

Lyme can cause mold illness. This is a good article on how to deal with it.

https://www.selfhacked.com/blog/the-root-causes-of-mold-problems-msh-sirt1-socs3-and-hypoxia/

Golden Rod helps fight gut infections.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3979189/

Most species of violet are chemically similar. They have some antimicrobial properties and are very tasty.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4613244/

Japanese Honeysuckle has antibacterial and antiviral properties.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4497423/

https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2015/905063/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4923575/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4765429/

Cat’s Claw has been found to be effective against many types of pathogens.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5384175/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4496084/

Moringa helps with urinary tract infection it also has potent antiviral properties.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29175786

https://www.hindawi.com/journals/isrn/2014/906843/

Our commensal bacteria protect us from urinary infection.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2684288/

When things are out of balance some bacteria that protect us will become pathogenic. Science mistakenly list them as pathogens but when our bodies microbiome is balanced they are part of our immune system.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4988121/

This was a pleasant surprise. One of my favorite foods purslane fights infections.

http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/9/16375

Plantain herb helps with streptococcus and other infections.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4341861/

https://www.thieme-connect.com/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-2003-41113

Mugwort fights many types of pathogens including mycoplasma.

https://scialert.net/fulltext/?doi=rjmp.2015.234.240

Lactosucrose suppresses H1N1

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4654070/

NAC inhibits the flu virus but I would take this in moderations. I have noticed when taken daily it seems to lose it’s benefits.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S000629520900728X

Red Seaweed helps fight infection.

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2016.00421/full

Do it yourself elderberry cough syrupt.

https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Elderberry-Cough-Syrup-and-Tincture/

Red Gensing is a helicase inhibitor which prevents viruses from attaching to cells.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5052424/

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jphp.12529

Pau D’Arco helped me a lot. It fights everything from parasites to mycospasma.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5585948/

http://www.ndhealthfacts.org/wiki/Tabebuia_avellanedae

http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2010000400004

https://www.hindawi.com/journals/mi/2018/9079527/

Vitamin C kills tuberculosis through the fenton reactions. Bad part about that the aluminum and mercury can shut down the fenton reaction and they are found in vaccinations. Glyphosate and glufosinate can also shut down the fenton reaction and they are found in most of our food suppley.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3698613/

Probiotics.

Our gut bacteria protect us from infection. The worst part of this glyphosate and glufosinate found in our food supply kill many of our beneficial gut bacteria. Antibiotics and heavy metals can also kill our gut bacteria.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3337124/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4351195/

http://mbio.asm.org/content/5/6/e01817-14.short

https://journals.lww.com/shockjournal/fulltext/2011/07000/Commensal_Microflora_Contribute_to_Host_Defense.11.aspx

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4083503/

http://www.jimmunol.org/content/184/12/6782

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5572226/

https://www.wjgnet.com/2150-5330/full/v8/i3/117.htm

Our microbiome even protect us from venereal disease and infection.

http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0107758

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2662373/

Our gut bacteria protect our liver.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3840232/

Our gut bacteria protect us from food poisoning, unfortunately the BT Toxin in GMOs disable our gut bacterias ability to do this.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5198571/

Our commensal bacteria protect our lungs from infection.

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/121/Supplement_2/S115.2

We have to remember our gut bacteria train our immune system.

https://blog.bulletproof.com/how-to-own-your-gut-bacteria-and-fix-leaky-gut-syndrome/

http://www.jimmunol.org/content/198/2/572

https://genomebiology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13059-016-0921-4

We have to feed our gut bacteria.

https://www.newhope.com/ingredients/oligosaccharides-revealing-more-health-benefits

For each pathogen there is it’s commensal counter part which protects us from the pathogenic relative.

http://iai.asm.org/content/77/7/2876.full

Commensal H Pylori.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3895553/

We also have phages that protect us from illness but heavy metals, antibiotics, glyphosate and glufosinate destroy them. You can have them replaced but it is very expensive.

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2017.00566/full

Brewers yeast helps protect the good gut microbiota and kills many types of pathogens.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5354225/

There are many things that help restore autophagy like nobilene and fulvic acid. Autophagy is a very important part of the immune system.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3079381/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3359130/

I rarely don’t like drugs but Ebselem reduces oxidative stress and kills many types of pathogens including Lyme and mycoplasma.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030441651630068X?_rdoc=1&_fmt=high&_origin=gateway&_docanchor=&md5=b8429449ccfc9c30159a5f9aeaa92ffb

Some things that help with biofilms. Many pathogens form biofilms especially those transmitted by ticks. This makes them drug resistant.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24377137

https://thescienceofnutrition.me/2015/03/13/natural-anti-biofilm-agents/

When sick we have a storm of cytokines that cause inflammation which can lead to sepsis so it is very important to reduce imflammation.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4606863/

It is very important to get the inflammation caused by infection and toxins under control because it effects iron homeostasis.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3108097/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2863531/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4132657/

https://myersdetox.com/transcript-162-rethinking-iron-supplementation-with-morley-robbins/

Coppers involvement in infecton.

http://www.biochemj.org/content/444/1/51

Inflammation can lead to autoimmunity.

http://www.sciwri.club/archives/4885

https://www.invivogen.com/review-type1-ifn-production

positive emotions helps fight infection.

https://journals.lww.com/psychosomaticmedicine/Abstract/2003/07000/Emotional_Style_and_Susceptibility_to_the_Common.25.aspx

Pathogens use our fat to thrive. Inhibiting phospholipase can help.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5790186/

Vitamin A inhibits the enzyme used by pathogens which should prevent them from being so pathogenic.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF00914275

Some other Phospholipase inhibitors.

https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-00637158/document

https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ijb/2015/671562/

https://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/articles-1/2015/11/13/great-plains-announces-new-test-for-phospholipase-a2-pla2-1

Chinese holly protects the lungs from injury from infection.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5041076/

we have to address oxidative stress when fighting and infection I have posted on nitrosative and oxidative stress.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22582501

If the infection and inflammation are not addressed it can lead to gall bladder problems and gall stones.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2774219/

I posted on things science has wrong. I had noticed most things they call pathogens have beneficial effects in the body. Some help get rid of toxins, while others help modulate and keep the immune system balanced. Some pathogens even fights cancer. So I kept researching and found when an illness exist then it can harm the pathogen so it has to go into survival mode. When it does that is when it can harm the body. So we much correct the problem to get the said pathogen back to commensal form.

http://www.ener-chi.com/virus-myths-exposed-the-true-causes-of-pandemics/

Endothelins can be high during chronic illness. If they are high we should try reducing them.

https://www.selfhacked.com/blog/endothelins/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=The+Latest+From+SelfHacked&utm_campaign=Jan282018+Newsletter

Horsetail helped me a lot with my battle against Lyme but it doesn’t seem effective against many types of bacteria. I notice a lot of improvement in my health when I started using it. It helps fight viral and fungal infection. It is also effective against candida.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4920040/

http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/Herbal_-_HMPC_assessment_report/2016/03/WC500203421.pdf

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14756360802667688

http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-89132017000100455

Plantain Herb fights gangrene and viral infection.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0166354202000074?via%3Dihub

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0753332217322746

https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2015/286817/

Many plants used by native american has antimicrobial properties.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21054887

Antimicrobial plants used in India.

https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2015/265425/

Antimicrobials used in Pakistan.

https://bmccomplementalternmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1472-6882-14-122

Golden Rod helps with colds and flu. It is high in betaine also known as tmg so can cause indigestion if taken in excess. It is not mentioned in this link but it stimulates bile production and reduces urinary tract infection. It can aid in digestion if you get that feeling like there is a brick in your gut after eating. It reduces inflammation and symptoms of allergies.

https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/goldenrod

https://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_goldenrod.htm

Joe Pye is good for renal infections, kidney stones and gall stones. I know many who used it with good results. There are many who claim it has akaloids that can be toxic but I have not seen the research so I would use it in moderation if you choose to use it.

https://healthyfocus.org/gravel-root-benefits/

http://www.healthy.net/Health/Article/Gravel_Root/1907

http://thenatpath.com/williamson/herb-of-the-day-joe-pye-weed/

Herbs that help with Lyme.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27536352

http://www.tiredoflyme.com/teasel-root.html

Blue Berries help fight food born viruses.

http://trace.tennessee.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4766&context=utk_graddiss

Wild cherry and chokecherry bark fight infection, cancer and heal the gut but can be toxic if over consumed.

https://theherbalacademy.com/wild-cherry-bark-monograph/

Opium lettuce is effective against gram positive bacteria and some gram negative.

https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/CMR/article/viewFile/19073/19317

http://www.ijapbc.com/files/10-01-17/01.pdf

Wild Sarsparilla fights mycoplasma.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26669092

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111009263?via%3Dihub

I could list hundreds of studies showing curcumine fights a variety of infections from mycoplasma to viruses. I believe the fact it chelates iron might contribute to it’s effectiveness. If taken for too long it can cause a person to develop anemia.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0166354216307483?via%3Dihub

http://www.jfcmonline.com/article.asp?issn=2230-8229;year=2009;volume=16;issue=2;spage=59;epage=65;aulast=Al-Zanbagi

Many spices are very good at fighting infection.

https://www.herbco.com/t-herbs-infection.aspx

http://ejbio.imedpub.com/antibacterial-effect-of-herbs-and-spices-extract-on-escherichia-coli.pdf

http://www.candida-cure-recipes.com/antifungal-herbs.html

http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/6/1283

Apple Cider vinegar is very good at killing a variety of pathogens including candida. It also has been shown to be as effective as aspirin against pain. Drinking it straight can damage the digestive system because it is very caustic. I mixed mine with water and a little honey.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-18618-x

This is a pretty good list of herbs that fight Candida. But they mention tea tree oil which I would not consume. It can be toxic if consumed too much.

https://www.consciouslifestylemag.com/natural-antifungal-supplements-candida/

Yarrow along with it’s pain killing and ability to make a person feel more positive has many antimicrobial and antiparasitic properties.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232110/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317632510_Pharmacognosy_Phytochemistry_and_Pharmacological_Properties_of_Achillea_millefolium_L_A_Review

http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/Herbal_-_HMPC_assessment_report/2011/09/WC500115468.pdf

Those whith high acetylcholine levels should avoid calendula. It is a cholesterase inhibitor.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28767066

Calendula and thyme protect from afloxin toxins from mold.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24096837

Calendula also helps fight the common cold.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1965654

Ginger has been shown to have a broad range of antimicrobial and antiparacitic properties it is even effective against respiratory infection.

http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-64402015000200105&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874112007404?via%3Dihub

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29114136

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0882401017300815?via%3Dihub

Hibiscus has strong antiviral properties.

https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jvms/78/9/78_16-0124/_article

Most plants in the sage family have antimicrobial and antiparasitic properties. Red Sage seems to be the best.

https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S0192415X07004709

Colloidal silver is effective against many types of pathogens. You must make sure it is true or pure colloidal silver at least 98% colloidal silver. In some countries they are allowed to sell ionic silver as colloidal silver. As far as I know ionic silver is not toxic but it does cause what they call blue man syndrome. It takes very high does to occur but it is proof the body cannot remove ionic silver. It is very effective against MRSA.

https://draxe.com/colloidal-silver-benefits/

http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/SRE/article-full-text-pdf/78F186B13472

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4740956/

http://beforeitsnews.com/v3/health/2012/2444096.html

Beta glucans modulate the immune system helping to normalize it. Many pathogens will cause an over active immune response which helps to stealth them from the immune system. This helps to enhance the immune response to a pathogen. I have posted on beta glucan if you want to learn more.

http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/9/1906/htm

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4322159/

https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/bakers-yeast-betaglucan-decreases-episodes-of-common-childhood-illness-in-1-to-4-year-old-children-during-cold-season-in-china-2155-9600-1000519.php?aid=74171

Whey protein increases glutathione in those with HIV.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11168457

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5425915/

https://academic.oup.com/tropej/article/52/1/34/1643836

Lactoferrin protects from viral, fungal and bacteria infections. It is even effective against the Vibrio species.

https://www.jiac-j.com/article/S1341-321X(14)00286-4/fulltext

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2017.02633/full

http://aac.asm.org/content/54/10/4335.long

Lactoferrin combined with the right probiotics helps restore normal bladder bacteria.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00404-018-4771-z

Egg whites help fight infections in the same way lactoferrin does.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed

http://aac.asm.org/content/21/5/840.long

The body will hide iron from some pathogens because it feeds them. Many pathogens have overcome this ability. Lactoferrin has been shown to inhibit those pathogens ability to use iron.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3676888/

Rooibos has antibacterial qualities. It really helps me if I get a cold or flu transmitted to me from someone who got vaccinated. Yeah I know they are supposed to be dead pathogens. Why does everyone around someone who has been vaccinated get ill including the vaccinated person? Rooibos also is a strong HIV inhibitor.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24036515

https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/bbb1992/61/2/61_2_267/_article

Rooibos is effective against the flu.

http://naosite.lb.nagasaki-u.ac.jp/dspace/bitstream/10069/37898/1/ISYK998_Rahmasari.pdf

Some herbs that help with liver flukes.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26695200

Angelica

 

Angelica Archangelica

This is not medical advice it should not be taken as such. I am posting this for informational and educational purposes only. If in doubt do not use a plant if you are not certain of it’s safety or identification.

Angelica is related to carrots and celery so will taste similar. I have Angelica Archangelica and it has a mild celery like taste. Some species of Angelica can cause light sensitivity when eaten. A. Sylvestris is one of them. There are many toxic plants that look very similar so make certain you know this one before you even try to use it. Angelica has a husk like part close to where the stems meet. The one I am familiar with is Angelica Archangelica. It is the only one I have seen. It can get very tall, mine used to be then I cut it down. Every since I cut it down it has not recovered.

Identifying

https://wildfoodgirl.com/2011/angelica-enhances-alcohol-satisfies-sweet-tooth/

Each Angelica species has their own unique benefits. A. Archangelica has free radical scavenging properties, and strong antimicrobial properties and taste good to.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5620520/

https://supplementpolice.com/angelica-root-extract/

Reduces anxiety

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22960104

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23297567

Those with high acetycholine levels should not take it because it can slightly raise acetycholine levels.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21786787

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18069242

Leaves and stems are best for anxiety.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3942901/

Fights cancer

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15813373

http://iv.iiarjournals.org/content/19/1/191.long

Has hepatoprotective effects.

https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/69530

Prevents seizures

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3003174/

Prevents skin aging.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/php.12595

Inhibits herpes and coxsackie

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28487231

If there is poison Hemlock nearby don’t use it . There are claims Angelica and Hemlock can hybridize.

Smilax

Smilax

This is not medical advice and should not be taken as such. I am posting this for informational and educational purposes only. If in doubt don’t get to know a plant and it’s safety before using it.

There are many plants in the Smilax family in my area which is the eastern part of the United States. The ones I am familiar with are S. Ecirrhata, and S. Tamnoides. S. Tamnoides has briars on them that really hurt when jagged by them. We also have S. Glauca, S. Herbaceous, S. Rotundifolia, S. Pulverulenta, and S. Pseudochina in my area. I have eaten the leaves and like the taste. Many say the young shoots taste like asparagus. I have never eaten the roots but they are edible.

http://floridahillbilly.com/smilax-a-backyard-wild-edible/

http://www.eattheweeds.com/smilax-a-brier-and-thats-no-bull/

Most of them have the same phytochemicals that I am familiar with so they will be the ones I list studies on.

Has anti allergy properties.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26387391

fights cancer

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4351248/

http://cancerpreventionresearch.aacrjournals.org/content/8/5/464.long

http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/12/19890

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26607178

http://cancerpreventionresearch.aacrjournals.org/content/8/5/464.long

Reduces inflammation

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25817687

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4363603/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5585559/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4244943/

Helps with pelvic inflammatory disease.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23353177

Protects against myocardial hypertrophy.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25926285

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23954280

Cardioprotective

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24953033

Has antimicrobial properties.

http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/18/5/5265

May have hepaprotective effects.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23681353

Contain Astilbin which is renal protective.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19644810

Contains steroidal saponins. Which has antifungal, and anti inflammatory.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5507813/

Protects from lead poisoning.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20580805

Reduces oxidative stress.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4244943/

Contains taxifolin which has many health benefits. It is also known as dihydroquerciten. Too many benefits to list here.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12016952

Fights herpes and other viruses

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf030837o

https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S0192415X08005692?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%3Dpubmed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16375860

Helps with gout

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24140588

Self Heal

self heal

Prunella Vulgaris is the one I am familiar with Prunella Grandiflora has bigger flowers and I have never seen it. They are known as heallall, or self heal.

This is not medical advice this is form information and educational purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. If in doubt don’t, if you are not certain of the identification of a plant do not use it. Has many health benefits and has been shown to stimulate healing throughout the body including areas that are difficult to heal like cartilage and ligaments. Has been shown to fight cancer and infection.

https://www.ediblewildfood.com/self-heal.aspx

Fights cancer through multiple pathways.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25331476

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5865815/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27586473

https://www.spandidos-publications.com/or/34/5/2445

Protects against UVB damage and aging.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29378470

Prevents renal fibrosis so would help with fatty liver.

https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S0192415X1750029X?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%3Dpubmed

Protects cognitive function.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28001065

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26376910

Helps with diabetes.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27768926

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25278372

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3471066/

Helps with autoimmunity,excess inflammation and allergies.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27566209

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26996013

http://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/2015/FO/C4FO01039F#!divAbstract

Helps fight Ebola.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26778707

Helps with leaky gut.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4635162/

Helps with fatty liver.

https://www.thieme-connect.com/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0035-1558112

Is high in ursolic acid which has many health benefits.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25088993

https://www.truthinaging.com/ingredients/ursolic-acid

Phytochemistry

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25078822

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4206729/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21498022

Anti inflammatory

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3856017/

Prevents heart disease

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3789443/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4133916/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4782109/

Great for detoxing.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23477155

Helps with ADD

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23348874

Reduces oxidative stress.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3269750/pdf/ijms-13-01258.pdf

https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/bpb/31/3/31_3_531/_article

Inhibits HMGB1 which helps with sepsis.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21971692

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4363608/

Inhibits HIV infection

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3096947/

Inhibits virus replication

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2645367/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17475343

https://www.thieme-connect.com/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-2006-951719

Helps with mast cell activation syndrome or allergies.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17609508