Reflex
Nutrition Elderberry & Cats Claw Elderberry Extract:
The black elder tree, Sambuca Nigra, has been used for thousands of years
to ward of colds and flu. Extracts of all parts of the tree have been
used, but the berry has been the favourite part. Elderberry wine has for
centuries been regarded as a cure for colds and flu - you'd feel better
even it didn't cure!
The old wives' tales have
now been shown to have much basis in scientific fact.
In 1980, Madeleine
Mumcuoglu, a virologist, was looking for a research subject for her PhD
thesis. Her supervisor, Dr Jean Lindermann, the discoverer of interferon,
suggested that she investigate the black elderberry, which she did. The
ensuing research resulted in a doctorate for herself, and the potential
saving of millions of lives.
She developed a
standardised extract of the black elderberry, Sambuca Nigra, which was
proved to have powerful anti-viral effects, particularly against the flu
virus, but also against other viruses.
The 1992 flu epidemic in
Southern Israel gave her an opportunity to test out her extract.
Just look at these
statistics!
- Within 24 Hours, 20% of
those patients taking the extract had dramatic improvements in symptoms
like fever, muscle aches and pains, and coughing.
- Within 36 Hours, 73% were
improved
- Within 72 Hours, 90% were
improved
In the untreated group,
only 16% felt better after 2 days, and the majority took a week to get
better.
By any standards, this is a
remarkable performance, but bear in mind that this was achieved in people
who had already become 'patients'. In other words, they had the symptoms
long enough to see a doctor and then to be referred for participation in
the trial. Most of the patients had probably started developing symptoms
about 48 hours before treatment commenced.
If the treatment were that
effective 48 hours into the infection, imagine how it would be if the
treatment were commenced within an hour or so of symptoms developing,
before the virus could multiply in the body's cells!
Cat's Claw Extract:
This herb, Latin name Uncaria Tormentosa, is a creeping vine growing in
the Peruvian rainforests. Its name comes from the large thorns that
protect it. It appears that this is the most potent herb yet discovered,
with all the qualities of Ginseng, Echinacea, Goldenseal, Lapacho and
Shiitake mushrooms. Its effectiveness against viruses could be greater
than that of any agent known, and its versatility is amazing.
Some of its effects are as
follows:
Anti-viral
This may be its most potent effect. It has inhibiting effects on many
viruses, including colds and flu, and can normally stop a flu or
rhinovirus(cold) infection within 48 hours. For this purpose, it has to be
taken in large doses; 6oomg of extract for each of the two days, taken in
split doses; say 1x100mg capsule 4 times a day.
Immune Boosting
Cat's Claw has been shown to improve T-cell counts, and also phagocyte
activity. Phagocytes are the cells that engulf and devour invading cells
such as cancer cells, bacteria and other micro-organisms. Cat's Claw,
therefore, can greatly improve the body's ability to combat bacterial
infections, as well as parasites and fungal infections.
Healing effects; mucosal
membranes
Cat's Claw has powerful healing effects on mucous membranes, particularly
those of the gastric and intestinal tract. Because of this, and also its
anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic and anti-fungal effect, it can be of great
help in cases of gastric and duodenal ulcers, Crohn's disease and
ulcerative colitis. All these effects, plus anti-oxidant effects which it
also has, will have an extremely helpful effect in cases of "leaky
bowel".
Anti-Toxin
Cat's Claw can eliminate the mutagenic (cancer causing) effects of many
toxins, and also combats free radicals. Various substances in it protect
the liver. Other substances, catechins, help detoxify alcohol.
Anti-allergy
Cat's Claw protects against allergies in a number of ways. It improves the
whole condition of the intestinal system, and alleviates leaky gut
syndrome. This firstly reduces the amount of potential allergens, and
secondly reduces the amount that will penetrate into the bloodstream. It
also reduces the effects of allergic reactions once started, because of
its anti-inflammatory effect.
Circulatory System
Various factors found in Cat's Claw lower platelet aggregation and blood
clotting, and inhibit plaque formation on arterial walls. It therefore
improves blood circulation, reduces blood pressure and reduces tendency to
strokes.
Label Information
Servings per container: 90
Serving size: 1 capsule
Amount per Serving:
| Cats
Claw extract 15:1 (15% total polphenols,3% total oxindole
alkaloids) |
100mg |
| Elderberry
extract (30% polyphenols) |
200mg |
Ingredients:
In a 2 piece gelatine capsule, standardised Elderberry extract,
standardised Cat's Claw extract, magnesium stearate, silicone dioxide.
Recommended use:
1 capsule 2-4 times daily. Or as prescribed by a health practitioner. |
)
