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This formula incorporates herbs known to either directly kill Bb and or aid our bodies in eliminating the organism or improving the function of systems of our bodies. I have found and blended together four herbs in highly concentrated forms thereby limiting the number of pills one will need take daily to be affective. Before the creation of this formula people using these herbs to deal with Lyme disease would have to purchase 4 separate bottles of one ingredient each.

FORMULA INGREDIENTS
amount per capsule

• Uncaria tomentosa
    (Cat’s claw)
250mg

• Andrographis paniculata
    (10% andrographolides) 250mg

• Dipsacus sylvestris
    (Wild Teasle) 20:1 50mg

• Polygonum cuspidatum
    (Resveratrol 20%) 150mg

CAUTION; THIS IS A STRONG FORMULA WITH POWERFUL HERBS IN IT. DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY OR IF YOU ARE NURSING A BABY. DO NOT USE IF YOU ARE TAKING BLOOD THINNING MEDICATIONS.

BEGIN USING AT A LOW DOSAGE AND SLOWLY INCREASE THE AMOUNT YOU ARE TAKING.

Much of the information I used for the rational of this formula’s herbal ingredients comes from the book Healing Lyme . Stephen Buhner gives an excellent write-up for three of the herbs used and includes a good bibliography.

In short;
Uncaria has the ability to improve immune function, relieve some of the neurological symptoms associated with Lyme disease, positively affect joint and muscle pain and improve mental function. If you have experienced any of the potentially debilitating and scary mental liability of Lyme disease like: “Who are these people living in this house with me or am I just in the wrong house; man I wish I had those other kind of shoes so I wouldn’t have to figure out what to do with these strings; I should know this street, should I be driving????”, you will appreciate any help with cognitive function (see Enhance Glutathione also). Because of its traditional use for epilepsy and convulsions I must assume it relieves the affects of “wind” resulting from a possible liver yin deficiency.
Another bonus of this herb is its ability to increase the CD57 lymphocyte count (see Borrelia facts).

Andrographis has a direct killing affect on Bb as well as offering cardiac muscle protection, enhancing the immune system, and is anti-inflammatory. Studies show extracts have the ability to enhance DNA repair. Due to its ability to treat rashes and other skin disorders, by aiding in the reduction of heat and elimination of toxins the body is choosing to ‘throw’ to the skin, it can be very useful early on in an infection of Bb; specifically when one has a Lyme rash or ‘bulls-eye’. Many late-stage Lyme patients I have seen have Lyme related rashes making this herb useful in their treatment.

Dipsacus seems to kill the Bb spirochete, as people often need to gradually increase the dosage of this herb to avoid Herxheimer reactions. I spoke with Dr. Josh Berry N.D. who reports good results in his Lyme patients using this herb as a single agent in a liquid preparation. He follows the work of Matthew Wood who, it seems, began using Dipsacus in the U.S. for Lyme disease. As Stephen Buhner states “ outcomes, however have been mixed.” I have added this herb for its ability to tonify the liver and kidney as well as improve the movement of energy in the lower body. In this last regard, it helps improve the symptoms one may experience in the legs and low back due to the ability of Dipsacus to strengthen bones and tendons and invigorate the blood. If it helps kill Bb in your body, BONUS!!

Polygonum; although this plant is not a good one to have growing out of its native habitat, as it can be quite invasive, we are lucky to have it. Resveratrol, a major chemical constituent of Polygonum, has been the focus of recent articles in mainstream periodicals. This chemical, undoubtedly enhanced by the synergistic affect of other substances in the plant, has the ability to decrease the populations of pathogenic organisms including spirochetes, fungi and bacteria. The recent articles tout its antioxidative and longevity enhancing properties and the potential decreased tendency to develop neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Other properties of this plant include its ability to decrease inflammation, regulate the immune system and move blood by relieving stagnation. The source I use provides 20% resveratrol, which is a highly concentrated product.

References;

Healing Lyme Stephen Harrod Buhner

Akeeson, C. et al. C-Med-100 a hot water extract of Uncaria tomentosa prolongs lymphocyte survival in vivo, Phytomedicine 2003; 10 (1): 23-33

Wurm M, Kacani L, Laus G, Pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids from Uncaria tomentosa induce human endothelial cells to release a lymphocyte-proliferation-regulating factor, Planta Med. 1998 Dec; 64(8): 701-4.

Miller M. et al. Dietary antioxidants protect gut epithelial cells from oxidant- induced apoptosis, BMC Complement Altern Med 2001; 1 (1): 11.

Duke, James; Chemicals and Their Biological Activities in Andrographis paniculata NEES www.ars.grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke.

MADAV S.; TANDAN S.K. Anti-inflammatory activity of andrographolides; Division of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Indian veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar INDE

Sheng Y., Li L., Holgren K. Pero R.W., DNA repair enhancement of aqueous extracts of Uncaria tomentosa in a human volunteer study, Phytomedicine, V. 8, (4) 1: Aug. 2001, pp. 275-282(8)

Philippe Marambaudl, Haitian Zhao, and Peter Davies, Resveratrol Promotes Clearance of Alzheimer’s Disease Amyloid-B Peptides, J. Biol. Chem., Vol.280 Issue 45, 37377-37382, Nov. 11, 20

Holmes, Peter, The Traditional Chinese Medicine Materia Medica Clinical Reference and Study Guide pg. 302-303