|
Herbs for Life |
|
Infection Fighting, Immunity & Detoxification
Without the protection provided by our immune system, we would surely not be able to survive the constant attacks from the environment, in the form of bacteria, fungus, viruses, as well as harmful cancer causing chemicals. The complex functioning of immunity involves neutralizing and removing all potentially dangerous substances from our body.
Immune stimulant herbs are especially required for the treatment of chronic respiratory infections. Holistic Health practitioners recommend that for the early stages of sore throats, colds, flus and coughs it is best not to give antibiotics immediately, but to first raise the bodies own ability to fight infection with those herbs that have been clinically proven to raise immunity. Over prescription of antibiotics is recognised as a cause of the many antibiotic Research on the herb Andrographis paniculata (Hempedu Bumi) has focused on its immune enhancing, antioxidant and anti-viral properties, even against several strains of the HIV virus. Indeed, this herb has been exhaustively studied in human trials in Asia and Europe. One of the worlds most researched antioxidant herbs is Curcuma longa (Turmeric) for its main active constituent Curcumin possesses potent antitumour and inflammation fighting properties. Phyllanthus niruri (Dukung Anak) has been clinically studied for its potent antiviral properties, especially on liver disease. The combination of these 3 clinically studied immune strengthening and liver detoxifying herbs may be beneficial to support holistic health maintenance in the following areas:
Supporting immunity in respiratory infections - bacterial & viral Assisting recovery in sore throat & tonsilitis Reducing allergies Assisting return to normal body temperature in fevers Enhancing natural protection from liver toxins Assisting post-hepatitis recovery Assisting antioxidant & anti-tumor/anti-cancer mechanisms Assisting in diarrhea & dysentery Reducing pain & inflammation Protecting from harmful effects of environmental toxins, i.e. cigarette smoke, haze and industrial pollution
Hempedu Bumi Plus
Hempedu Bumi Plus contains the extracts of: Hempedu Bumi - Andrographis paniculata
For more information on these herbs please click here Approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Health MAL05061624TC
Virgin Coconut Oil
Virgin Coconut Oil is composed of more than 50% Lauric Acid, that is converted in the body to Monolaurin. Monolaurin is an antimicrobial agent that protects the immune system from a range of infectious agents. Monolaurin is found naturally in high concentrations only in breast milk and Virgin Coconut Oil. No other compound in nature has such a wide spectrum of antimicrobial effects while also being immensely beneficial to human health. The saying of the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, the founding father of natural medicine "let food be your medicine and medicine be your food" certainly applies to Virgin Coconut Oil as it does not appear to have an adverse effect on desirable digestive bacteria, but rather only on unwanted microorganisms. Herpes simplex types 1 & 2 How do I take Virgin Coconut Oil? Children 2 to 6 years old: 2 teaspoons every morning. Children 7 to 12 years old: 4 teaspoons every morning. Adults: Take 2 to 4 tablespoons every morning as a supplement. Virgin Coconut Oil is both safe and recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For those with a sensitive taste or stomach it may be helpful to mix with juice, yoghurt or add to some food such as cooked oats. Used in Cooking: Mix into salads and used as cooking oil, a healthy replacement for all processed vegetable cooking oil. Used Externally: Apply
as moisturizer to hair & skin or on infected areas. For hair, apply once or twice a week for 20 minutes, then rinse, shampoo and condition as
normal.
|