Herbal Formulas for Infectious Disorders |
|
When used correctly, Chinese herbs can be effective in treating a variety of bacterial, fungal and viral infections and inflammation. At the Lani’aina Wellness Center, high-quality extracts, available in powder and capsules, are combined into well-balanced formulas, tailored to fit the needs of each patient.
Herbal alternatives are available for most broad-spectrum antibiotics including: Amoxil, Principen, Bacgtrim, Biaxin, Ceclor, Ceftin, Cefzil, Cipro, Lorabid, Levaqin, Zithromax, Floxin. Some popular formulas, the conditions for which they are used and Western pharmaceutics for which they may be alternatives are as follows: |
|
FORMULA |
SYMPTOMS |
ALTERNATIVE TO: |
|
Excess fire in the body characterized by fever, high blood pressure and fast heart rate |
|
|
|
Genital herpes, genitourinary infections characterized by damp-heat affecting the Liver channel |
Famvir, Valtrex |
|
|
General intestinal disorders such as burning diarrhea due to infection, food poisoning or food sensitivities |
|
|
|
An herbal antibiotic formula for bacterial, viral, and fungal infections |
|
|
|
An herbal antibiotic formula for infections and inflammations of the ear, nose, throat and lung |
|
|
|
Common cold, influenza, oral herpes, cold sores, and fever blisters characterized by wind-heat |
Abreva, Valtrex, Denavir |
|
|
Acute respiratory conditions with dyspnea, wheezing, fever, dry mouth and thirst |
|
|
|
General infection and inflammation of the genital area |
Monistat |