Immune System Herbs

Question 1

Andrographis paniculata

Answer 1

Aerial parts

Immunostimulant, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, bitter

Acute URT infections

Question 2

Astragalus membranaceus

Answer 2

Immune modulating, immune enhancing, tonic, adaptogenic, neuroprotective, hepatoprotective

Long term chronic immune support

Question 3

Echinacea spp.

Answer 3

Root and aerial parts

Immunostimulating, immunomodulating, lymphatic, antimicrobial, alterative, sialagogue

Glandular. All infections, especially with lymphatic indication

Question 4

Eleutherococcus senticosus

Answer 4

Siberian ginseng, root

Immunomodulator, adaptogenic, tonic, antiviral, hepatoprotective

Increase resistance to infections, promote immune function, HSV prevention, fatigue, mental and physical performance

Question 5

Handroanthus impetiginosus

Answer 5

Bark

Immunostimulant, antimicrobial, depurative, astringent, a/i, immune enhancing

Antifungal

Question 6

Scutellaria baicalensis

Answer 6

Baical skullcap, root

Anti allergic, a/i, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, anxiolytic, antimicrobial

Chronic inflammatory conditions, autoimmune conditions

Question 7

Uncaria tomentose

Answer 7

Cats claw, stem bark

Immunostimulator, antifungal, antiviral, a/i