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LYME DISEASE
New Research confirms activity
of Herbal extracts on Borrelia burgdorferi - the bacterial infection that causes
Lyme disease
Lyme borreliosis is a multi-systemic disease which is primarily carried by
deer ticks, but is is now also believed that the infection may be transmitted by
other vectors.
It has grown into a significant public health problem during the last 10
years in the United Kingdom, other parts of Europe and the U.S.
In addition to increased numbers of diagnosed cases of Lyme disease, many
health professionals believe that the bacteria may be implicated in many
auto-immune disorders, including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease,
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and M.E. It may also be the
agent responsible for many other neurological disorders and inflammatory
conditions.
The primary conventional treatment for chronic Lyme disease is the
administration of various antibiotics - including Doxycycline, Azithromycin,
Tinidazole. However, relapse often occurs when antibiotic treatment is
discontinued. One possible explanation for this is that the bacteria becomes
resistant to antibiotic treatment, by converting from their spirochete or
'spiral' form into different round bodies and/or into biofilmlike colonies.
A recent study conducted at the University of New Haven, that was published
in last month's Townsend Letter, demonstrated that two herbal extracts,
Samento and
Banderol,
but not doxycycline, had very significant effects on all forms of B.burgdorferi,
especially when used in combination, suggesting that herbal agents could provide
an effective therapeutic approach for Lyme disease patients.
See here for a short summary of this research.
Related Article:
Lyme Disease - It's evolving and the clock is ticking
See here for more information on the herbal extracts
Samento and
Banderol.
August 2010
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