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VS-C

 

 

Antiviral Formula for Herpes and Other Viral Conditions

 

Dr. Wenwei Xie a traditional Chinese medical doctor from Beijing

China came to the United States as part of a

research project on Chinese remedies for the herpes simplex virus. He

formulated this product and

tested it in the lab. It reduced viral counts more than 50% with no

toxicity.

 

The researchers were

unable to find any -active- compounds in the herbs that could be

developed into drugs, so the

project was abandoned. As a result, he introduced the formula to

Nature's

Sunshine, who made it

commercially available.

 

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the combination helps to

resolve viral disorders by cooling the blood

and regulating the chi. Many of the herbs in this formula are

antiviral and anti-inflammatory. They are also detoxifying. VS-C has

been clinically successful in resolving a wide variety of viral

conditions including cold sores or fever blisters, canker sores,

genital herpes, shingles and chicken

pox. It is also useful for weak individuals who have tried

unsuccessfully to control infections with

antibiotics.

 

The herbs in this formula work as follows:

 

Dandelion is an alterative and a tonic that aids the function of the

liver, kidneys, stomach and

blood. It reduces inflammation and relieves sores. It has been used

to treat lymphatic swelling and

bacterial infections. It gently detoxifies the body by promoting

healthy liver and kidney function.

 

 

Scute Root is an antiseptic that reduces

inflammation and relieves pain. It is related to the Western herb,

skullcap, and has similar nervine effects. A detoxifying herb, it has

a fever reducing effect and is

antiviral and antibacterial. It also eases allergic

reactions.

 

Purslane is a common garden weed, seldom used in

Western herbalism. However, in Oriental medicine it is considered a

cooling remedy for fever and inflammation. It is used to cleanse the

liver and blood, and has been

used to treat warts, sores,boils, stings, and malaria.

 

Indigo Herb and Root detoxifies the blood, reduces fever and is

anti-inflammatory. In Oriental medicine it has been used for

eruptions on the skin, including dermatitis, chronic eczema, infected

wounds and abscesses. It is also

used for canker sores and skin eruptions.

 

 

Thlaspi expels pus, purifies the blood, reduces fever and arrests

pain.

It is a bitter, acrid herb that has been used in Chinese medicine to

treat viral disorders like hepatitis and mumps.

 

 

Pinellia dissolves phlegm, stimulates digestion and absorbs toxins.

It is primarily a decongestant herb that has been used to treat sinus

congestion, bronchitis, tuberculosis, croup,

sore throat and asthma, but it has also been used in Oriental medicine

for blood poisoning.

 

 

Bupleurum is a major Chinese herb for the liver. It helps reduce fever

and has been used to treat hepatitis and skin eruptive diseases. It

has some antibacterial and anti-viral

effects, too.

 

 

Ginseng is a general tonic that acts as an immune stimulant and

improves energy.

It balances the cooling effect of the other herbs in this

formula.

 

 

Cinnamon Twig is an aromatic herb with antiseptic qualities. It acts

as a catalyst in this formula to improve digestion and stimulate

circulation.

 

 

Licorice is included in many Chinese formulas because it is a

balancing herb. It is also anti-inflammatory and has some antiviral

activity.

 

 

The general indications for this formula include fever or inflammation

and skin eruptions.

It may be helpful for any viral condition that causes skin eruptions.

The normal dose of this

formula is two capsules or 1/2 teaspoon of the liquid formula twice

daily. For acute outbreaks, larger doses can be taken, up to 4

capsules four times daily. Long term use (about six months) has

permanently cleared up some cases or herpes and other viral

conditions.

 

 

 

Sources Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica by Dan Bensky and

Andrew Gamble

(Seattle, Washington: Eastland Press (1993).

An Illustrated Dictionary of Chinese Medicinal Herbs by Wee Yeow and

Hsuan Keng

(Sebastopol, California: GRCS Publication,

1992).

 

Nutritional Herbology by Mark Pedersen (Warsaw, IN: Wendell W.

Whitman

Company, 1994).

Information provided personally from Dr. Wenwei Xie in the files of

Steven H. Horne.

 

 

For Educational Purposes Only

 

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