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immune system
food sensitivities
botanicals

primary herbs

treat possible causes for food sensitivity: hypochlorhydria, inadequate enzyme secretion, sluggish liver, colon flora imbalance, etc.
see: hypochlorhydria, indigestion/heartburn, intestinal dysbiosis, intestinal flora imbalance

Berberis aquifolium: bitter principles
Borago officinalis: oil from seeds influences prostaglandin synthesis (NCNM Botanicals)
Capsicum frutescens: atonic dyspepsia with deficient secretion (Felter, p. 276); high in flavonoids to help stabilize mast cell membrane (NCNM Botanicals)
Gentiana lutea: bitter, indicated for atonic and sub-acid states; best in small doses combined with other agents and carminatives (Priest and Priest, pp. 96-97)
Hydrastis canadensis: indicated in sub-acute and atonic states with increased flow of mucus; stimulates gastrointestinal secretions (Felter, p. 419)
Linum usitatissimum (flax seed): oil from seeds influences prostaglandin synthesis (NCNM Botanicals)
Oenothera biennis: oil from seeds influences prostaglandin synthesis (NCNM Botanicals)
Ribes nigra: oil from seeds influences prostaglandin synthesis (NCNM Botanicals)
Urtica dioica, urens: allergic reactions; helps stabilize mast cell membrane (NCNM Botanicals)


complementary herbs

• if due to bowel dysfunction: Robert's formula: Althea officinalis + Geranium maculatum + Echinacea angustifolia (root) + Hydrastis canadensis + Hibiscus esculentus + Ulmus fulva + Phytolacca americana (toxic). instructions: a quarter to a half tsp. every 2 hours for acute.

• if due to hypochlorhydria: Gentiana lutea + Artemisia absinthium, equal parts.
instructions: quarter tsp. in warm water half hour before meals (Bastyr College Black Book)


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