Antiprotozoal Herbs

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Hi Lauren & All,

 

> Bensky offers many anthelminthic herbs (roundworms, tapeworms,

> hookworms, pinworms) in " the book " . There is no mention of

> antiprotozoal herbs. What are some useful herbs for protozoa, e.g.

> giardia? Also, i thank those who helped my understanding of

> powdered herb dosages. Lauren

 

I have not seen specific herbs for giardiasis. However:

 

Badou, Baitouweng, Changshan, Dasuan, Ejiao, Feiyangcao,

Gancao, Zhiguizhi, Huanglian, Kushen, Tiexiancai, Yadanzi and

Ipecacuanha Rx has been used in amoebiasis

 

Binglang, Caoguo, Changshan, Chouwutong, Chuanlianzi,

Chuanshanjia, Feizi, Hecaoya, Kulianpi, Kunmingshanhaitang,

Leiwan, Mabiancao, Nanguazi, Qinghao (and Qinghaosu,

Artemisinin), Shanzhuyu, Shijunzi [bANNED], Weilingxian,

Xiangfu, Xinshi, Yadanzi, Graviola Muricata and Quinine have been

used as Antimalaria Hbs. Quinine, Qinghao (and Qinghaosu,

Artemisinin) are the best known

 

 

 

 

 

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