Dr. Michael Murray The IMMUNE FA CTOR - Natural MediFAQS
Dr. Michael Murray The IMMUNE FA CTOR - Natural MediFAQS Dr. Michael Murray The IMMUNE FA CTOR - Natural MediFAQS
Echinamide and the Immune System Interestingly, echinacea was historically used for the treatment of snake bites. Although there have been no clinical studies to investigate this application, it has been reputed to be quite helpful. What is interesting about this folk use is the fact that most snake venoms It seems that echinacea increases the permeate the system effectiveness of the body’s anti-viral squad as a result of hyaluronidase in the venom breaking down the connective tissue substance. The bottom line here, in regards to echinacea’s antiviral effects, is that by inhibiting hyaluronidase and generally enhancing immunity, echinacea is probably more effective against viruses than if it relied on its own antiviral activity. Echinacea Against the Yeast Beast Echinacea polysaccharides have also been shown to inhibit Candida albicans infection in rats infected intravenously with a lethal dose of Candida albicans. 18 The effect of echinacea against C. albicans noted in animal studies has been confirmed in several clinical studies. One study demonstrated that echinacea greatly enhances the effectiveness of a topical anti-yeast agent (ketoconazol nitrate) decreasing recurrence from 60.5% to 16.7%. The researchers used standardized 49
T H E I M M U N E F A C T O R skin tests to show that this enhancement was due to echinacea’s boosting of cell-mediated immunity. 19 Echinamide: Beyond Immunity Besides being a fantastic ally of the immune system, echinacea has been particularly valued for its wound healing properties. This is due to its ability to promote tissue regeneration and reduce inflammation. 20,21 In addition to its effects on hyaluronidase (this enzyme will also be released by the body’s own cells during an inflammatory process), echinacea also stimulates the growth of cells known as fibroblasts. These cells are responsible for the manufacture of the intracellular cement substance discussed earlier. In particular, echinacea has been shown to increase the manufacture of structural molecules critical in wound healing. 22 Another interesting effect of echinacea involves enhancing the functioning of the adrenal glands, indicating that echinacea may be useful in helping us deal with stressful events more effectively. 23 Clinical studies indicate that echinacea can help prevent stressinduced suppression of immune function. While it is generally thought that the primary effect is due to echinacea’s enhancement of immune function, this action on the adrenal glands may also play an important role. 50
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Echinamide and the Immune System<br />
Interestingly, echinacea was historically used for the<br />
treatment of snake bites. Although there have been no<br />
clinical studies to<br />
investigate this<br />
application, it has<br />
been reputed to<br />
be quite helpful.<br />
What is interesting<br />
about this folk use<br />
is the fact that<br />
most snake venoms<br />
It seems that echinacea increases the<br />
permeate the system effectiveness of the body’s anti-viral squad<br />
as a result of hyaluronidase in the venom breaking<br />
down the connective tissue substance. <strong>The</strong> bottom line<br />
here, in regards to echinacea’s antiviral effects, is that<br />
by inhibiting hyaluronidase and generally enhancing<br />
immunity, echinacea is probably more effective against<br />
viruses than if it relied on its own antiviral activity.<br />
Echinacea Against the Yeast Beast<br />
Echinacea polysaccharides have also been shown to<br />
inhibit Candida albicans infection in rats infected<br />
intravenously with a lethal dose of Candida albicans. 18<br />
<strong>The</strong> effect of echinacea against C. albicans noted in<br />
animal studies has been confirmed in several clinical<br />
studies. One study demonstrated that echinacea greatly<br />
enhances the effectiveness of a topical anti-yeast agent<br />
(ketoconazol nitrate) decreasing recurrence from<br />
60.5% to 16.7%. <strong>The</strong> researchers used standardized<br />
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