Botanicals

Question 1

What is astragalus

Answer 1

Astragalus enhances white blood cell activity, immune signaling, and macrophage function, which is useful for chronic infection

Question 2

What is reishi

Answer 2

Reishi activates immune cells (macrophages, T cells, NK cells) reduces oxidative stress, and modulates immune response without overstimulation

Question 3

What is echinacae

Answer 3

Echinacea activates immune cells (macrophages, T cells), boosts inflammatory cytokines for acute immune challenges

Question 4

What is holy basil

Answer 4

Holy basil reduces stress-related immune suppression, modulates cortisol, and has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects

Question 5

What is elderberry

Answer 5

Elderberry is rich in anthocyanins, promotes immune modulation and cytokine production, and has antiviral properties

Question 6

What is andrographis

Answer 6

Andrographis is anti-inflammatory, downregulates excessive cytokine production, preventing tissue damage during infections

Question 7

What is tumeric (curcumin)

Answer 7

Tumeric is potent anti-inflammatory, reduces cytokines production, modulates chronic infection responses without impairing immunity

Question 8

What is licorice

Answer 8

Licorice is antiviral and anti-inflammatory, reduces excessive inflammation and disrupts viral replication. Also modulates cortisol levels in the blood, inhibiting the enzyme that converts cortisol to cortisone (less active form of cortisol).