Guest guest Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Update Echinacea JoAnn Guest Oct 26, 2006 18:04 PDT - Update Echinacea by Stephen Case Many people believe that Echinacea can only be taken from 5 to 20 daysin a row and then it loses its effectiveness. This belief is basedon amisinterpreted study that was then poorly translated from German into English. Traditional Native American medicine uses Echinacea to alleviate sorethroats, tooth aches, coughs, infections and snake bites, and to treatmany other afflictions and diseases. Today, Echinacea is North America's most widely used herbal supplement. Our researchers have found Echinacea scientifically proven to: increase the number and activity of immune system cells, including anti-tumor cells. promote T-cell activation. stimulate new tissue growth for wound healing. reduce inflammation in arthritis and inflammatory skin conditions. induce mild antibiotic action against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other germs. inhibit the enzyme hyaluronidase, to help prevent bacterial access tohealthy cells. slow the spread of infection to surrounding tissues and help flush toxins from infected areas. Echinacea has three main components that are believed to provide the many health benefits. These components are polysaccharides (long chain sugar molecules), alcanes and phenols. Cold and Flu Prevention The most important component in the Echinacea root is the polysaccharides. The problem with polysaccharides is that they are completely non-soluble in alcohol. That means when you want prevention,you can't get it from an Echinacea extract in alcohol or glycerine. Theonly way to get a meaningful amount of polysaccharides is from the powdered root. This powdered root is available in capsules or tablets. Remember — liquid Echinacea extracts will not provide the support youneed to prevent the onset of colds and flu. If you are already sick, then you need the attacking force of the alcanes and phenols. These components are soluble in alcohol and/or water and can provide you with the support you need to help induce phagocytosis (when white blood cells and lymphocytes to attack invadingorganisms) and help you recover. --- Echinacea and Long-term Use Many people believe that Echinacea can only be taken from 5 to 20 daysin a row and then it loses its effectiveness. This belief is basedon amisinterpreted study that was then poorly translated from German into English. Once the study was properly translated with the help of the authors, it actually showed that phagocytes (which encourage white blood cells andlymphocytes to attack invading organisms) increase upon administering root to a human subject. The study showed that a high level ofphagocytes is maintained and that Echinacea actually works better after the second week, maintaining effectiveness for more that 8 months. The use of Echinacea has also been shown to have a lasting effect; it continues to work after its use is discontinued, for the same length oftime that it was taken. Echinacea can also be used continuously withoutharmful long-term effects. In the last 30 years, over 500 scientificstudies have been conducted to determine the herb's safety and efficacy. Echinacea and Autoimmune Diseases Many professionals have falsely educated the public regarding the use of Echinacea with those that suffer from autoimmune diseases. The misconception was that by enhancing the function of the immune system, Echinacea would further aggravate the autoimmune condition. Thisideaagain came from mistranslation into English from German. The misunderstanding was that Echinacea acts as an immune stimulant. In fact, Echinacea is actually an immune balancer. What this new information means is that people with AIDS, MS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other autoimmune diseases can and should use Echinacea in therapeutic doses for the long term. For further support regarding the use of Echinacea with autoimmune diseases, there has never been one reported case from a clinical practice of adverse reactions that produced negative results. Furthermore, clinical practitioners believe that regular supplementationof therapeutic doses of Echinacea actually begins to act as apatient'ssecondary immune system with extremely long-term success. When you are already sick, use the liquid extract. A good quality extract will leave your mouth tingling long after you've taken it. Whenyou want the power of prevention, use Echinacea Angustifolia Root. References 1. Conversations with Terry Willard Cl.H., PhD. Wild Rose Herbal College 2. Conversations with Edward Alstat RPh, ND. Eclectic Institute Stephen Case Stephen Case is a business professional who writes and lectures on important products and developments in the field of natural health. He actively researches and reports on statistical and scientific health data to help bring natural health solutions to the Canadian public. _________________ JoAnn Guest mrsjo- www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/Diets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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