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Anthrax and Bioterrorism
Herbal Remedies for Anthrax and Bioterrorism:
Herbal preparations may help bridge the gap between
uncontrollable bacterial infections and ineffective
pharmaceutical antibiotics. The herbs often play a
supportive role. Echinacea, for example, won't directly
kill infectious bacteria, but it may help the body's own
immune defenses overcome them. A strong immune system
helps the body fight its own battles. Ginger tea is a
good example of a traditional diaphoretic with
anti-inflammatory and painkilling properties. The bark
of the South American pau d'arco tree kills fungal
infections, and viruses and bacteria. And garlic's
antibacterial actions have been recognized since
1858.Spices such as turmeric and pepper spices, are
shown to inhibit the growth of numerous bacteria. Most
herbs function as natural drugs. They can be highly
toxic. Many herbs have antibacterial or antiviral
properties. We will describe some of the most important
herbs useful for managing anthrax and bioterrorism.
Natural Antibiotic Herbs for Anthrax:
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Garlic - Anthrax is
most susceptible to garlic. Garlic is a natural
antibiotic that stimulates the immune system and
increases the effectiveness of white blood cells and
T cells. It blocks toxin production by germs. It
also possesses broad-spectrum bacteriostatic and
bactericidal properties. In other words, it either
stops the growth of or kills bacteria. Garlic,
undoubtedly, is a key to achieving optimal immunity
and protecting against infections.
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Echinacea - Echinacea
is one of the best-known immune- enhancing herbs.
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It is effective for
treating both acute and recurrent infections. It is
effective against a wide range of microbes,
including many viruses, bacteria, and fungi.
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Chinese Ginseng (Panax
ginseng) - Herbalists say that ginseng affects the
immune control centers of the central nervous
system, directly and indirectly through
adrenocortical hormones, toning, increasing output,
or simply restoring equilibrium.
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Astragalus (Astragalus
membranaceous) - Astragalus helps the body resist
virus infections, particularly in the lungs, by
increasing production of interferon, an immune
factor that inhibits viral growth. One study
demonstrated that chronic bronchitis patients
experience significant reduction in symptoms when
using astragalus.
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Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza
glabra) - According to herbalists, licorice is one
of the two or three most important herbs in the
world. To the Chinese, there is no other herb that
acts on such a grand scale except, perhaps, ginseng.
Licorice root is found in more medicinal
combinations in Chinese Medicine than any other herb
including ginseng.
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Pau d'arco or Lapacho
- Pau d'arco or Lapacho is a great immune system
stimulant. One of the strongest actions of lapacho
is against viruses. The range of viruses inactivated
by lapacho extends from those that cause the common
cold to those that are responsible for AIDS. Pau
d'arco has been shown to actively inhibit, kill or
stunt the growth of several dangerous viruses and
bacteria.
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Wild Indigo (Baptisia
tinctoria) - Wild indigo has been used for centuries
as a natural antibiotic against infections. Wild
indigo has an antibiotic effect on a wide range of
microbes, including many bacteria and fungi. It
kills the microbe by preventing it from multiplying
in the body. Wild indigo also has an
immune-enhancing effect. It is also a strong
decongestant.
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Myrrh (Commiphora
molmol) - Extracts of myrrh have been shown to
enhance phagocytosis, the bacteria-killing effect of
white blood cells. Myrrh is effective in fighting a
whole range of infections-viral, bacterial, and
fungal. It also has a direct antimicrobial effect.
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Thyme (Thymus
vulgaris) - Thyme is one of the best antiseptic
substances available. It is valuable in the
treatment of infections.
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Oil of Oregano - Oil
of oregano is a natural antibiotic that is more
powerful than many prescription antibiotics. Just
one part wild oregano oil in 4000 dilution was found
to be sufficient to sterilize contaminated water!
used for centuries as a natural antibiotic against
infections. Wild indigo has an antibiotic effect on
a wide range of microbes, including many bacteria
and fungi. It kills the microbe by preventing it
from multiplying in the body. Wild indigo also has
an immune-enhancing effect. It is also a strong
decongestant.
Vitamins and Nutrition for Anthrax and Bioterrorism
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Vitamin C - Many
nutritionists consider vitamin C to be the single
most important supplemental nutrient for maintaining
a strong, efficient immune system and recovering
from infections. Vitamin C strengthens the immune
system. It is a critical nutrient when you contract
an infection. It reduces the resistance of
antibiotics to bacteria. Vitamin C is important for
the proper functioning of white blood cells. It is
very effective against infectious diseases. It is an
important supplement for the management of anthrax
and against bioterrorism.
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Vitamin A - Vitamin A
is a critical Vitamin in enhancing immunity. It
plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of all
the epithelial surfaces in the body, such as the
skin, the lining of the respiratory tracts and
digestive tracts. These surfaces are the first to be
exposed to external environment and foreign invaders
such as anthrax or other biological agents. Vitamin
A, used as a preventative nutritional therapy, is
important for preventing complications of anthrax
and other biological agents. If you have contracted
the disease, the body's need for vitamin A will
increase substantially; so extra supplementation
will be needed to maintain body's defenses. Use
Vitamin A supplementation as a Complementary
treatment if you contract anthrax or are under
biological attack.
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The Carotenoids and
Beta Carotene - When people eat diet rich in
carotenoids, they derive benefits from the
carotenoids' antioxidant qualities. Carotenoids are
very powerful antioxidants, whereas vitamin A is
only a mild antioxidant. Carotene is an important
nutrient in boosting immunity. It is a potent
antioxidant. It also appears to help protect us
against many forms of cancer.
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Vitamin E - Vitamin E
has a documented effect on supporting immune cell
activity and increasing resistance to infections. It
both enhances and protects the immune system.
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Selenium - The
importance of selenium in thwarting viral infections
is illustrated by the fact that a number of deadly
viruses (such as HIV, Ebola, etc.) have emerged from
regions in Africa such as Zaire, which appear to be
selenium deficient. Due to the important immunity
implications of selenium as well as its role in
preventing the mutation of viruses, selenium is an
important trace element that plays a significant
role in the fight against biological agents released
by bioterrorists.
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Coenzyme Q10 (Co Q10)
- CoQ10 functions as a powerful antioxidant, much
like other antioxidant nutrients, such as vitamins C
and E. It has beneficial effects in treating
infections and against deadly bacterial infections.
We believe that Co Q10 is a great Complementary
therapy for bioterrorism. .
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Amino Acids - Amino
acids are the building blocks of protein. Twenty are
required in human health, and eight of these are
considered essential nutrients because the body
cannot make them. Several amino acids are important
in immune system.
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Lysine is an anti-
infective amino acid. It boosts the body's
production of antiviral agents.
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Carnitine works
closely with CoQ10 and transports fats into the
mitochondria. Infections appear to deplete carnitine
levels. Carnitine supplementation restores the
immune response.
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Several
glutathione-containing compounds are involved in
immunity, detoxification of hazardous compounds, and
quenching free radicals. Glutathione also enhances
the activity of the white blood cells.
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Vitamin B6
(Pyridoxine) - Pyridoxine activates many enzyme
systems in the body. It also assists in the
absorption of vitamin B-12 and aids immune system
function. Vitamin B6 deficiency can lead to
depressed immunity by a decrease in the number and
activity of lymphocytes, and a decrease in antibody
production. More --->
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Alpha-lipoic Acid -
Antioxidants such as alpha lipoic acid, N-acetyl
cysteine, and taurine and vitamin C that elevate
levels of glutathione, are found to counter the
toxicity produced by anthrax.
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Zinc - Zinc is a
major protector of the immune system and an
important disease fighter. It is essential for
immune system function carried out by the white
blood cells.
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Flavonoids (Bioflavonoids)
- Numerous studies have shown that people eating
high- flavonoid diets have a lower-than-average risk
of developing heart disease and cancer. These
nutrients also enhance the activity of white blood
cells and boost the body's defenses against a broad
range of bacterial and viral infections, from
urinary tract infections to HIV.
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Colloidal Silver -
Colloidal Silver is a clinically proven, powerful
natural antibiotic. It is believed to kill over 650
different disease-causing pathogens (bacteria,
viruses, fungus and yeast). Colloidal silver was
used widely from the time of Hippocrates until
around 1938 when the use of synthetic antibiotics
became popular. Silver in both liquid and
airborne-aerosol has been known since 1887 to be
extremely toxic to Anthrax spores. Although there is
no clearly defined dosage, silver is known to be
quite safe and so it would be wise to err on the
higher use side if you suspect that you have been
exposed to anthrax. Colloidal Silver is widely
available and one of the best sources is Utopia
Silver (http://tinyurl.com/2ynqk8)
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Bee Propolis and
Honey - Modern research has verified several
antibacterial applications of honey and propolis.
These substances provide a potent preventive against
biological agents.
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Melatonin - Melatonin
has been shown to help prevent lethal toxins from
anthrax exposure.
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Iron Chelators - IP6
has been found to have similar iron-chelating
properties as desferrioxamine, a drug commonly used
to kill germs, tumor cells or to remove undesirable
minerals from the body.



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