Viral Blend

Andrographis Paniculata - Andrographis

Habitat and Cultivation: Distributed over tropical Asia, found in isolated patches in a variety of habitats such as plains, hillsides, seaside, roadsides, wastelands, farmlands, wetlands. Common in India, favouring tropical moist deciduous forests.

Parts Used: aerial parts

Phytochemistry: Bitter diterpanoid lactones, aglycones and glucosides, diterpene dimers, flavanoids

Actions: adaptogen, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-pyretic, antiplatelet, bitter tonic, digestive, cardioprotective, cholagogue, choleretic, febrifuge, hepatoprotective, hepatotonic, immunomodulatory, antiviral

Indications: viral and bacterial infections, gastrointestinal disorders- diarrhoea, nausea, flatulence, constipation, IBD, Rheumatoid arthritis, sinus issues, liver support, indigestion, 

Contraindications: see herb/drug interactions, pregnancy and lactation

Herb/Drug Interactions: antihypertensive, immunosuppressive, anticoagulant medications

Thuja Occidentalis - Thuja

Habitat and Cultivation: Native to north America- nova scotia to North Carolina and Illinois. Hard to find and very slow growing

Parts Used: Leaves and twigs

Phytochemistry: essential oils, coumarins, flavonoids, tannins, mucilage

Nutritional Content: Vitamin C

Actions: anti-viral, anti-fungal, stimulant, expectorant, antihelmintic, counter-irritant, diuretic, immunomodulatory, depurative.

Indications: Yeast overgrowth, viral infections, psoriasis, arthritis, rheumatism, parasites.

Contraindications: pregnancy and lactation, not recommended for long term use, and or high doses.

Herb/Drug Interactions: no known

Echinacea Purpurea/Angustifolia - Echinacea

Habitat and Cultivation: E.angustifolia- Native to dry barren prairies in north America. Slow growing, likes open sunny situations, slightly alkaline soil and is draught tolerant.

E.purpurea- Native to open wooden thickets and prairies in North America. Grows like E.angustifolia however self-sows in frosty areas, grows faster and taller and often flower in the first and second year.

Parts Used: Dried roots after flowering

Phytochemistry: alkalamides, caffeic acid, volatile oils, polysaccharides, polyacetylenes, resin, betaine, phytosterols, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, inulin

Nutritional Content: Vitamin- A, C and E. Minerals- Iron, Iodine, copper, potassium, manganese, zinc, calcium, magnesium

Actions: immunomodulator, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, vasodilator, diaphoretic, vulnerary, alterative, antiviral, antiseptic, lymphatic

Indications: bacterial, viral and parasitic infections, UTI’s, Gastrointestinal disorders- diarrhoea, inflammation, IBS, ulcers, candidiasis, inflamed connective tissue, headaches

Contraindications: hypersensitivity to compositae (asteraceae) family, immunosuppressive medications.

Herb/Drug Interactions: immunosuppressive medications

Punica Granatum - Pomegranate

Habitat and Cultivation: s grown mainly in Iran, India, China, Japan, Russia and USA as well as in most near and far east countries. The pomegranate is an attractive tree that grows up to 5 m in height. It has glossy, leathery leaves and bears showy red flowers at the branch tips

Parts Used: seed and rind- The fruit has a tough leathery skin that is variously referred to as the rind, husk, or pericarp. The interior of the fruit is compartmentalized by membranous walls (carpels) and white spongy pith. The resulting locules are packed with 600 to 800 sacs or arils, each of which contains one seed and juicy pulp

Phytochemistry:  tannins, alkaloids, fatty acids, sterols, triterpenoids, polyphenols,

Nutritional Content: Vitamins- E. Minerals-

Actions: antiviral, vermifuge, astringent, antiprotozoal, antihelmintic, antioxidant, anticandidal, hepatoprotection, cardioprotective, ant-inflammatory

Indications: increase glutathione, parasites, viral and bacterial infections, nausea, diarrhoea, ulcers, gastro, oral hygiene, colon inflammation

Contraindications: No Known

Herb/Drug Interactions: No Known