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As we move out of the Winter season, herb use often shifts from overall immune system support to promoting a healthy immune system response function.
I developed the immune reservoir concept based on the TCM idea of the body’s ability to mount an appropiate immune system response. While there is not an actual “immune reservoir,” the bone marrow, gut, immune system and intestinal microbiome correlate most closely as an anatomical “immune reservoir.” Nourishing immune herbs such as Reishi, Astragalus, Maitake, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail, Codonopsis, Chaga, and Licorice are useful for supporting healthy overall immune system response function.
Consumers are using immune reservoir strengthening mushrooms and nourishing herbal tonics as well as a wider range of more direct immune response function herbs for seasonal support or longer-term support. Strengthening the immune system with immune amphoterics is useful. I also suggest immunoregulatory herbs that help support a healthy balance between Th 1 and 2 lymphocytes.
Immune amphoterics nourish the immune system, promoting immune competence and balance. They enhance the body’s immune response function, and they help promote immune system homeostasis. They have the ability to help balance the immune system, making them effective in seasonal immune support. Immune amphoterics include American and Asian Ginseng, Ashwagandha, Astragalus, Cat’s Claw, Cordyceps, Holy Basil, Licorice, Maitake, Reishi, and Schisandra berry.
Immunoregulatory herbs also balance the normal responses of prostaglandins, interleukins, ROS (reactive oxygen species), RNS (reactive nitrogen species). Immuno-regulatory herbs include Amla, Boswellia, Cinnamon, Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), Gotu Kola, Baikal Scullcap, Sarsaparilla, Turmeric, and Unprocessed Rehmannia.
The formula blends extracts of Reishi mushroom and mycelium (Ganoderma spp.), fresh Turmeric rhizome (Curcuma longa), Huang Qin root (Scutellaria baicalensis), Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera), Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra), and Unprocessed Rehmannia root (Rehmannia glutinosa).
This formula is indicated for balancing the immune system. It contains herbs that are immune amphoterics (Reishi, Licorice, and Ashwagandha) and immunoregulators (Turmeric, Huang Qin, Unprocessed Rehmannia). Immune amphoterics support healthy immune function and help to balance its normal self-regulatory capacity. Immuno-regulatory herbs help to balance normal immune response function.
A blend of extracts of fresh Echinacea root and flower (Echinacea purpurea), Horseradish root (Armoracia rusticana), Kudzu root (Pueraria montana), Osha root (Ligusticum porteri), Amla fruit (Phyllanthus emblica), Bayberry root bark (Morella cerifera) Collinsonia whole plant (Collinsonia canadensis) and Yerba Santa leaf (Eriodictyon californicum).
Echinacea root and flowers support healthy mucous membrane tissue in the upper respiratory tract, help promote a healthy immune system, and have immune system balancing activity. Bayberry bark is drying and balances excess sinus secretions. Amla, the Ayervedic Rasayana, balances normal excess response. Anyone who has eaten it knows that Horseradish opens the sinuses and breathing passages. Kudzu (Ge Gen in Chinese) balances normal immune response function and provides sinus support. Osha, long used by the Native people of the Southwest, along with Yerba Santa, have activity that is drying and helps balance excess mucus. The Eclectic physicians recommended Collinsonia for mucous membranes that were boggy, atonic, and with a tendency to oversecrete mucus. Our “aromatic Collinsonia” is made from the entire fresh herb - root, leaf & flower as was described in their writings.
Our delicious solid extract of Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) fruit and Apple juice (Malas pumila).
Solid extracts can be added to hot water to make tea, spread on bread, or eaten off a spoon. Blueberries promote circulation to the small capillaries in the eyes, which supports healthy vision and balances normal oxidation in these tissues. Blueberries, like other Vaccinium species (Bilberry, Huckleberry, Cranberry) contain polyphenols such as proanthocyanidins (PCOs) which are balancing agents. These berries have an ability to balance cytokines which in turn supports balanced seasonal immune system health. They also balance normal histamine production, which helps maintain healthy connective tissue, eyes, and cardiovascular system.
POMEGRANATE-GOJI BERRY SOLID EXTRACT™
A blend of Pomegranate juice (Punica granatum), Blueberry juice (Vaccinium spp.), Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum), Blueberry fruit (Vaccinium spp.), Apple juice (Malus pumila) and glycerin.
Pomegranate-Goji Berry Solid Extract™ is a functional food that is made from fruits containing carotenoids, minerals, and flavonoids. Pomegranates contain ellagitannins, which are polyphenols that balance the normal immune response function. Combined with the flavonoids in Goji berries (lycium) and anthocyanins in blueberries, this tasty spread provides fruits with activity that has been shown to balance the effects of oxidative stress.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
This blog is intended as an informational guide. The remedies, approaches and techniques described herein are meant to supplement, not be a substitute for, professional medical care or treatment. They should not be used to treat a serious ailment without prior consultation with a qualified health care professional.
