HERBS FOR AIDS
Copyright 1995 by Tim Johnson


ASTRAGALUS MEMBRANACEUS - Astragalus may restore
immunocompetence; potentially beneficial for cancer and AIDS patients.
It generates anticancer cells in the body and boosts the immune system. -
action: anticancer, specific [Acts on a particular thing.] , stimulant
[Temporarily arouses or accelerates physiological or organic activity.] ,
stimulates virtually every phase of immune system activity., tonic [Restores
or increases body tone, producing or stimulating physical, mental, or
emotional vigor.]  - common name: astragalus, huang-chi - family:
leguminosae - indigenous use: chinese - range: asia, china, texas - used to
treat: AIDS [A severe immunological disorder caused by the retrovirus
HIV, resulting in a defect in cell-mediated immune response that is
manifested by increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and to
certain rare cancers, especially Kaposi's sarcoma. It is transmitted
primarily by venereal routes or exposure to contaminated blood or blood
products.] , cancer [Any of various malignant neoplasms characterized by
the proliferation of anaplastic cells that tend to invade surrounding tissue
and metastasize to new body sites.] , cold [A viral infection characterized
by inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the upper respiratory
passages and usually accompanied by malaise, fever, chills, coughing, and
sneezing. Also called  In this sense, also called the common cold.] ,
common cold, infection [Invasion by and multiplication of pathogenic
microorganisms in a bodily part or tissue, which may produce subsequent
tissue injury and progress to overt disease through a variety of cellular or
toxic mechanisms.] , shortness of breath, ulcerations

BAPTISIA TINCTORIA - It is advocated for every viral infection and
disease, specifically for lymphadenitis and infections for the upper
respiratory tract - both a problem in AIDS. Inhibits multiplication of the
virus by blocking the receptor sites. - It is a herb that must be used by the
qualified medical herbalist only. - action: antiseptic, astringent [Draws
together or constricts tissues; styptic.] , emetic [Causes vomiting.] ,
purgative [Cleanses or purges, especially causing evacuation of the
bowels.] , specific [Acts on a particular thing.] , stimulant [Temporarily
arouses or accelerates physiological or organic activity.] , virostatic -
common name: american indigo, false indigo, horsefly weed, indigo
broom, wild indigo, yellow broom, yellow indigo - mail-order source: vdc-
na [Vitamin Discount Connection; Phone: 1-800-848-2990; 35 North 8th
St. - P.O. Box 1431; Indiana, PA  15701; catalog section: Nature's Answer]
- used to treat: AIDS [A severe immunological disorder caused by the
retrovirus HIV, resulting in a defect in cell-mediated immune response that
is manifested by increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and to
certain rare cancers, especially Kaposi's sarcoma. It is transmitted
primarily by venereal routes or exposure to contaminated blood or blood
products.] , eczema [A noncontagious inflammation of the skin,
characterized chiefly by redness, itching, and the outbreak of lesions that
may discharge serous matter and become encrusted and scaly.] , infection
[Invasion by and multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms in a bodily
part or tissue, which may produce subsequent tissue injury and progress to
overt disease through a variety of cellular or toxic mechanisms.] ,
respiratory tract infection, skin ulcers, sores [Open skin lesions, wounds, or
ulcers.] , typhoid [An acute, highly infectious disease caused by a bacillus
(Salmonella typhi) transmitted chiefly by contaminated food or water and
characterized by high fever, headache, coughing, intestinal hemorrhaging,
and rose-colored spots on the skin. Also called enteric fever.] , wounds
[Injuries in which the skin or other external surface is torn, pierced, cut, or
otherwise broken.]

CASTANOSPERMUM AUSTRALE - It alters the HIV virus' surface and
makes it non-infectious. - common name: black bean, moreton bay
chestnut - range: australia - used to treat: AIDS [A severe immunological
disorder caused by the retrovirus HIV, resulting in a defect in cell-mediated
immune response that is manifested by increased susceptibility to
opportunistic infections and to certain rare cancers, especially Kaposi's
sarcoma. It is transmitted primarily by venereal routes or exposure to
contaminated blood or blood products.]

GANODERMA LUCIDUM - The "mushroom of deathlessness" has a long
association with increased spiritual energy and longevity. It aids
circulation and lowers blood pressure, while reducing heart strain. It boosts
the immune system and reduces free radicals. - common name: ling zhi,
reishi - used to treat: AIDS [A severe immunological disorder caused by
the retrovirus HIV, resulting in a defect in cell-mediated immune response
that is manifested by increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections
and to certain rare cancers, especially Kaposi's sarcoma. It is transmitted
primarily by venereal routes or exposure to contaminated blood or blood
products.] , allergies [Abnormally high sensitivity to certain substances,
such as pollens, foods, or microorganisms. Common indications of
allergies may include sneezing, itching, and skin rashes.] , arthritis
[Inflammation of a joint or joints resulting in pain and swelling.] , asthma
[A chronic respiratory disease, often arising from allergies, that is
characterized by sudden recurring attacks of labored breathing, chest
constriction, and coughing.] , bronchitis [Chronic or acute inflammation of
the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes.] , cancer [Any of various
malignant neoplasms characterized by the proliferation of anaplastic cells
that tend to invade surrounding tissue and metastasize to new body sites.] ,
insomnia [Chronic inability to fall asleep or remain asleep for an adequate
length of time.]

HYPERICUM PERFORATUM - Hypericin, the active ingredient, might
become a useful AIDS therapy, having the ability to inhibit retroviral
infections in animal and laboratory tests. It must be used carefully, because
large doses have poisoned grazing animals when they fed on it. - action:
analgesic, diuretic [Tends to increase the discharge of urine.] , expectorant
[Promotes or facilitates the secretion or expulsion of phlegm, mucus, or
other matter from the respiratory tract.] , poison [Causes injury, illness, or
death.] , sedative [Soothes, calmes, or tranquilizes; reducing or relieving
anxiety, stress, irritability, or excitement.]  - common name: st john's wort,
st. john's wort - contains: hypericin, poison [Causes injury, illness, or
death.]  - family: hypericaceae - mail-order source: fch [Frontier
Cooperative Herbs; 3021 78th St.; P.O. Box 118; Norway, IA  52318-0118]
, hcbl [Health Center for Better Living, Inc.; 6189 Taylor Rd.; Naples, FL
33942] , mmf [Middle Middle Farms; 75 SMC; LaVeta, CO  81055; Ph.
719 742-5315] , mrh [Mountain Rose Herbs; P.O. Box 2000; Redway, CA
95560] , nw [Nature's Way; 10 Mountain Springs Parkway; P.O. Box
4000; Springville, Utah;  84663; 1-800-9-NATURE] , ocri [Otto Chicas
Rendon, Inc.; 1-800-752-4863; 56 East 116th Street; New York, N.Y.
10029; FAX: (212) 289-0691] , ths [The Herb Store; P.O. Box 3876;
Jackson Hole, WY  83001; tel. 1-800-903-4372] , tlf [Trout Lake Farm;
149 Little Mountain Road; Trout Lake, WA  98650] , tvt-ei [The Vitamin
Trader; 6501 Fourth St. NW; Albuquerque, NM  87107; catalog section:
Eclectic Institute] , tvt-hp [The Vitamin Trader; 6501 Fourth St. NW;
Albuquerque, NM  87107; catalog section: Herb Pharm] , tvt-na [The
Vitamin Trader; 6501 Fourth St. NW; Albuquerque, NM  87107; catalog
section: Nature's Answer] , vdc-na [Vitamin Discount Connection; Phone:
1-800-848-2990; 35 North 8th St. - P.O. Box 1431; Indiana, PA  15701;
catalog section: Nature's Answer] , vdc-nh [Vitamin Discount Connection;
Phone: 1-800-848-2990; 35 North 8th St. - P.O. Box 1431; Indiana, PA
15701; catalog section: Natural High] , vdc-rl [Vitamin Discount
Connection; Phone: 1-800-848-2990; 35 North 8th St. - P.O. Box 1431;
Indiana, PA  15701; catalog section: Rainbow Light] , vdc-zand [Vitamin
Discount Connection; Phone: 1-800-848-2990; 35 North 8th St. - P.O. Box
1431; Indiana, PA  15701; catalog section: Zand Herbal Formulas]  -
range: great britain - used to treat: agitation [Extreme emotional
disturbance; perturbation.] , AIDS [A severe immunological disorder
caused by the retrovirus HIV, resulting in a defect in cell-mediated
immune response that is manifested by increased susceptibility to
opportunistic infections and to certain rare cancers, especially Kaposi's
sarcoma. It is transmitted primarily by venereal routes or exposure to
contaminated blood or blood products.] , cough [An illness marked by
frequent coughing.] , depression [A psychotic or neurotic condition
characterized by an inability to concentrate, insomnia, and feelings of
extreme sadness, dejection, and hopelessness.] , irritability [The quality or
state of being irritable; testiness or petulance.] , neuralgia [Sharp, severe
paroxysmal pain extending along a nerve or group of nerves.] , neurosis
[Any of various mental or emotional disorders, such as hypochondria or
neurasthenia, arising from no apparent organic lesion or change and
involving symptoms such as insecurity, anxiety, depression, and irrational
fears.] , sciatica [Pain along the sciatic nerve usually caused by a herniated
disk of the lumbar region of the spine and radiating to the buttocks and to
the back of the thigh.]

MOMORDICA SP. - action: abortifacent, bitter, emetic [Causes vomiting.]
- used to treat: AIDS [A severe immunological disorder caused by the
retrovirus HIV, resulting in a defect in cell-mediated immune response that
is manifested by increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and to
certain rare cancers, especially Kaposi's sarcoma. It is transmitted
primarily by venereal routes or exposure to contaminated blood or blood
products.] , rashes, skin problems, wounds [Injuries in which the skin or
other external surface is torn, pierced, cut, or otherwise broken.]

SCHISANDRA CHINENSIS - The berries harmonize the processes of the
internal organs and help control the balance of the body's physiological
processes. They increase oxygen absorbtion and boost the immune system.
- action: aids concentration, anti-aging, aphrodisiac [Arouses or intensifies
sexual desire.] , promotes endurance, stimulant [Temporarily arouses or
accelerates physiological or organic activity.]  - common name: fruit of five
flavors, magnolia vine, schizandra - native habitat: woodland - range:
china - used to treat: AIDS [A severe immunological disorder caused by
the retrovirus HIV, resulting in a defect in cell-mediated immune response
that is manifested by increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections
and to certain rare cancers, especially Kaposi's sarcoma. It is transmitted
primarily by venereal routes or exposure to contaminated blood or blood
products.] , depression [A psychotic or neurotic condition characterized by
an inability to concentrate, insomnia, and feelings of extreme sadness,
dejection, and hopelessness.] , high blood pressure, infection [Invasion by
and multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms in a bodily part or tissue,
which may produce subsequent tissue injury and progress to overt disease
through a variety of cellular or toxic mechanisms.]

TANEBUIA ALTISSIMA - Healing herb used by the Incas. Regarded as
superior for all immune system related problems. - action: blood purifier -
common name: pau d'arco - mail-order source: fch [Frontier Cooperative
Herbs; 3021 78th St.; P.O. Box 118; Norway, IA  52318-0118] , mrh
[Mountain Rose Herbs; P.O. Box 2000; Redway, CA  95560] , nw
[Nature's Way; 10 Mountain Springs Parkway; P.O. Box 4000; Springville,
Utah;  84663; 1-800-9-NATURE] , otj [...of the jungle; p.o. box 1801;
sebastopol, ca  95473] , ths [The Herb Store; P.O. Box 3876; Jackson Hole,
WY  83001; tel. 1-800-903-4372] , tvt-hp [The Vitamin Trader; 6501
Fourth St. NW; Albuquerque, NM  87107; catalog section: Herb Pharm] ,
tvt-na [The Vitamin Trader; 6501 Fourth St. NW; Albuquerque, NM
87107; catalog section: Nature's Answer] , vdc-na [Vitamin Discount
Connection; Phone: 1-800-848-2990; 35 North 8th St. - P.O. Box 1431;
Indiana, PA  15701; catalog section: Nature's Answer] , vdc-nh [Vitamin
Discount Connection; Phone: 1-800-848-2990; 35 North 8th St. - P.O. Box
1431; Indiana, PA  15701; catalog section: Natural High] , vdc-rl [Vitamin
Discount Connection; Phone: 1-800-848-2990; 35 North 8th St. - P.O. Box
1431; Indiana, PA  15701; catalog section: Rainbow Light] , vdc-sn
[Vitamin Discount Connection; Phone: 1-800-848-2990; 35 North 8th St. -
P.O. Box 1431; Indiana, PA  15701; catalog section: Source Naturals] ,
vdc-zand [Vitamin Discount Connection; Phone: 1-800-848-2990; 35
North 8th St. - P.O. Box 1431; Indiana, PA  15701; catalog section: Zand
Herbal Formulas]  - range: andes - used to treat: AIDS [A severe
immunological disorder caused by the retrovirus HIV, resulting in a defect
in cell-mediated immune response that is manifested by increased
susceptibility to opportunistic infections and to certain rare cancers,
especially Kaposi's sarcoma. It is transmitted primarily by venereal routes
or exposure to contaminated blood or blood products.] , candida [Any of
the pathogenic yeastlike imperfect fungi of the genus Candida.] , dermatitis
[Inflammation of the skin.] , eczema [A noncontagious inflammation of the
skin, characterized chiefly by redness, itching, and the outbreak of lesions
that may discharge serous matter and become encrusted and scaly.] , gout
[A disturbance of uric-acid metabolism occurring predominantly in males,
characterized by painful inflammation of the joints, especially of the feet
and hands, and arthritic attacks resulting from elevated levels of uric acid
in the blood and the deposition of urate crystals around the joints. The
condition can become chronic and result in deformity.]

TRICHOSANTHES KIRILOWII - The seeds and peel inhibit cancer cells.
The root is used in AIDS research. - common name: chinese cucumber -
used to treat: AIDS [A severe immunological disorder caused by the
retrovirus HIV, resulting in a defect in cell-mediated immune response that
is manifested by increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and to
certain rare cancers, especially Kaposi's sarcoma. It is transmitted
primarily by venereal routes or exposure to contaminated blood or blood
products.] , cancer [Any of various malignant neoplasms characterized by
the proliferation of anaplastic cells that tend to invade surrounding tissue
and metastasize to new body sites.]
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