Remedies
| Name | Summary | Categories | Helpful for | Caution with | Select | hf:categories | hf:att:pa_benefits | hf:att:pa_cautions |
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| A. muciniphila | Akkermansia muciniphila is a probiotic which shows potential in reducing inflammation in many diseases such as Immunodeficiency, HIV, Systemic Lupus, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, and Irritable Bowel Disease. It may even have potential in improving cancer treatments. Akkermansia is passed through breast milk in newborns, thus being some of the first bacteria to colonize the digestive tract. 1 It consumes mucin and creates short-chain fatty acids which benefit other healthy bacteria in the gut. DIETARY TIPS Polyphenol-rich foods that may help populate akkermansia (consume these regularly while supplementing and beyond): And here are some prebiotic foods that may also help: References | Probiotics | AD, Cancer, HIV, IBS, Immunity, Immunodeficiency, Inflammation, Psoriasis, SLE | probiotics | ad cancer hiv ibs immunity immunodeficiency inflammation psoriasis sle | |||
| Aglycon | Aglycon is shown to inhibit several viruses. It is found in many types of berries and in green tea. | Compounds | COVID, H. Pylori, HIV, HSV, Staph, Viruses | compounds | covid h-pylori hiv hsv staph viruses | |||
| Aloe Vera | Aloe Vera is useful in treating burns, cuts, insect bites, eczema, and HSV. 1 References | Herbs | Burns, Cuts, Eczema, HSV, Insect Bites | herbs | burns cuts eczema hsv insect-bites | |||
| Artemesinin | Artemesinin, or Wormwood, is an antimalarial drug which acts as an AKT inhibitor. 1 This makes it able to fight against cancer cells as well. 2 AKT inhibitors show promise in fighting HSV outbreaks by blocking the virus’s access to Calcium. This same action is likely to impact other viruses as well, such as Covid and HIV. 3 References | Herbs | Cancer, COVID, HIV, HSV, Malaria | CKD, Kidneys | herbs | cancer covid hiv hsv malaria | ckd kidneys | |
| Ashwaganda | Ashwaganda is a member of the nightshade family. It shows antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria such as Staph, Enterrococcus, and Streptococcus. 1 And also gram-negative bacteria such as Salmonella and Pseudomonas. 2 It also has antifungal properties, and is active against Candida Albicans. 2 It shows potential in treating malaria, diabetes, and cancer. However, because it increase testosterone, it should be avoided in those being treated for prostate cancer. 2 It increases sperm count and reduces FSH levels. In women, it increases arousal, lubrication, and orgasm. 2 It protects the cardiovascular system. It is also anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. 2 It also helps with stress, anxiety, insomnia, depression, schizophrenia, and hormone balance. 2 It helps build muscle. It might even be effective against COVID. 2 It may be useful in treating Hypothyroid conditions. That being said, it can exacerbate Hyperthyroid, so be mindful of each condition. 2 It increases GABA and reduces dopamine, which can be beneficial or harmful depending on the situation. GABA can excite or inhibit the nerves, and reduced dopamine can have an impact on clinical depression, for example. 2 Because it reduces the functioning of the HPA axis, it may speed aging rather than slowing it down. Supplementing with DHEA may help counteract this issue. 2 Those with autoimmune disease should avoid Ashwaganda altogether, because it boost immune activity and also is a member of the nightshade family. 2 Interactions: Ashwagandha root may interact with anti-anxiety, sleep, myorelaxant and sedative preparations, exacerbating their effects due to synergism. The raw material exhibits additive effects with anticonvulsants, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines which may lead to an increase in their adverse effects, such as impaired motor coordination, muscle weakness, headache, decreased libido, muscle tremors, and drowsiness. Ashwagandha root should not be used concomitantly with immunosuppressive drugs. 2 References | Herbs | Anxiety, Bacteria, Cancer, Candida, COVID, Depression, Diabetes, Enterococcus, Fungus, Heart, Hormones, Inflammation, Insomnia, Malaria, Muscle, Nerves, Pseudomonas, Salmonella, Schizophrenia, Sexual health, Staph, Streptococcus, Stress, Thyroid | Aging, Autoimmune, Depression, Hormones, Thyroid | herbs | anxiety bacteria cancer candida covid depression diabetes enterococcus fungus heart hormones inflammation insomnia malaria muscle nerves pseudomonas salmonella schizophrenia sexual-health staph streptococcus stress thyroid | aging autoimmune depression hormones thyroid | |
| Bc. subtilis | Bacillus subtilis is a spore-forming bacteria which is commonly found in soil and other organisms. It produces surfactant which may be able to inactivate certain lipid-enveloped viruses, such as HSV. 1 It produces protease and amylase, which are essential for protein splitting. 2 This could potentially increase viral activity, though more study is needed. 3 References | Probiotics | HSV | COVID, HIV, HSV, Viruses | probiotics | hsv | covid hiv hsv viruses | |
| Bf. Breve | Bifidobacterium Breve YIT4064 has been shown to improve production of IgG antibodies against Influenza virus. 1 References | Probiotics | Influenza | probiotics | influenza | |||
| Bf. Longum | Bacteria in the phylum Actinobacteria, which includes Bifidobacterium longum and Bifidobacterium adolescentis, generates BH4. 1 References | Probiotics | Autism, MTHFR, Parkinson’s | probiotics | autism mthfr parkinsons | |||
| BHT | Butylated Hydroxytoluene is a synthetic preservative which prevents lipid breakdown. It has recently been discovered in natural sources such as phytoplankton. | Compounds | COVID, HIV, HSV | Breastfeeding, Hormones, Pregnancy | compounds | covid hiv hsv | breastfeeding hormones pregnancy | |
| Black Cumin Seed | Black Cumin Seed is a powerful antioxidant with antiviral properties. It attenuates oxidative stress and inflammation, and promotes immunity, cell survival, and energy metabolism, which underlie diverse health benefits, including protection against metabolic, cardiovascular, digestive, hepatic, renal, respiratory, reproductive, and neurological disorders, cancer, and so on. 1 It has antiviral properties against HSV infection. 2 In clinical trials, black cumin seed oil was shown to normalize blood and urine parameters and improve disease outcomes in advanced CKD patients. It can protect against kidney injury caused by various xenobiotics, namely chemotherapeutic agents, heavy metals, pesticides, and other environmental chemicals. This herb can also protect the kidneys from ischemic shock via antioxidation, anti-inflammation, anti-apoptosis, and antifibrosis capabilities. 3 References | Herbs | Cancer, CKD, Digestion, Heart, HSV, Immunity, Kidneys, Lungs, Metabolism, Nerves | herbs | cancer ckd digestion heart hsv immunity kidneys lungs metabolism nerves | |||
| Boron | Boron shows some promise as an inhibitor of Coronavirus. 1 2 It is especially effective when used in combination with curcumin (turmeric). 3 References | Minerals | COVID | minerals | covid | |||
| C. Beijerinckii | Anaerobic. Produces butanol, acetone, isopropanol, and hydrogen. Used for biofuel. | Probiotics | Metabolism | probiotics | metabolism | |||
| C. Butyricum | Clostridium Butyricum is Because this bacteria produces butyrate, it has the potential to reactivate HSV infections. 1 References | Probiotics | Metabolism | HSV | probiotics | metabolism | hsv | |
| Calcium | Calcium is widely known to be beneficial to bones. However, studies show that viruses use calcium pathways to infect and replicate. So it is wise to consider reducing calcium supplements while dealing with a viral infection. 1 2 References | Minerals | Bones | COVID, HSV, Viruses | minerals | bones | covid hsv viruses | |
| Chaga | Chaga mushroom shows promise as a powerful antiviral, and may even prevent HSV virus entry. 1 References | Mushrooms | HSV, Viruses | mushrooms | hsv viruses | |||
| Ciprofloxacin * | Ciprofloxacin is a strong fluoroquinolone antibiotic that should be used only as a last resort in treating difficult infections. The FDA has issued a black box warning for this drug. You should avoid it if there are any alternatives. It is particularly damaging if you have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome, are at increased risk of aortic aneurysm, have high blood pressure, higher risk of colon cancer, higher risk of vascular disease, or elderly. This warning applies to all versions of the drug, including oral and eye drop usage. 1 References | Drugs * | Bacteria | Cancer, EDS, Elderly, Gut, Heart disease, High blood pressure, Marfan syndrome, Vascular disorders | drugs | bacteria | cancer eds elderly gut heart-disease high-blood-pressure marfan-syndrome vascular-disorders | |
| Copper | Copper is an antimicrobial metal that the immune system uses to fight bacteria such as Streptococcus. 1 Maximum daily intake for adults is 10mg/day. References | Minerals | Bacteria, Streptococcus | minerals | bacteria streptococcus | |||
| Cordyceps Militaris | Cordyceps Militaris is one of the most important remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine and its existence has been known since 2000 B.C. Evidence shows it is beneficial for sexual health, inflammation, aging, cancer, tumors, immune system, microbes, bacteria, viruses, fungus, protozoa, insects, larva, lung scarring, high blood sugar, cholesterol, diabetes, HIV, malaria, streptococcus, fatigue, neurons/CNS, liver, and kidneys. 1 References | Mushrooms | Aging, Bacteria, Blood sugar, Cancer, Cholesterol, CNS, Diabetes, Fatigue, Fungus, HIV, HSV, Immunity, Inflammation, Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Malaria, Microbes, Parasites, Protozoa, Sexual health, Streptococcus, Tumors, Viruses | mushrooms | aging bacteria blood-sugar cancer cholesterol cns diabetes fatigue fungus hiv hsv immunity inflammation kidneys liver lungs malaria microbes parasites protozoa sexual-health streptococcus tumors viruses | |||
| Curcumin | Curcumin is a compound found in Turmeric. It is a natural Interleukin-1 Beta inhibitor, so it has powerful anti inflammatory effects. This makes it useful in combating inflammatory diseases such as Atherosclerosis 1, HSV 2, and COVID 3. It is even more effective against Coronavirus when taken alongside Boron. 4 References
| Compounds | Atherosclerosis, COVID, HSV, Inflammation | compounds | atherosclerosis covid hsv inflammation | |||
| Enterococcus faecalis | Animal research shows that berberine promotes the production of BH4 through interaction with gut bacteria. Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium bacteria along with berberine increased BH4 and increased dopamine in a mouse model of Parkinson’s. 1 References | Probiotics | Autism, MTHFR, Parkinson’s | probiotics | autism mthfr parkinsons | |||
| Folate | May play a role in reducing recurrences of HSV keratitis. 1 References | Vitamins | HSV | vitamins | hsv | |||
| Hibiscus | Hibiscus is high in antioxidants, lowers blood pressure, and may even help inhibit cancer growth. 1 It inhibits urea and bacterial growth. 2 It is also antiviral against HSV. 2 References | Herbs | Aging, Bacteria, Blood pressure, Cancer, HSV | herbs | aging bacteria blood-pressure cancer hsv | |||
| IgG | Supplementation with IgG found in milk and other animal products can help prevent gastrointestinal infections, respiratory tract infections, bacterial infections, and bacteria-induced inflammation. 1 References | Compounds | Bacteria, Gut, Immunity, Lungs, Viruses | compounds | bacteria gut immunity lungs viruses | |||
| L. Reuteri | Lactobacillus Reuteri is a beneficial probiotic bacteria, especially for sexual health. It can help reduce Group B Strep in pregnant women. 1 It also shows promise in anti-aging, skin and hair health. 2 References | Probiotics | Aging, Hair, Sexual health, Skin, Streptococcus | probiotics | aging hair sexual-health skin streptococcus | |||
| Lb. Acidophilus | Lactobacillus Acidophilus is one of the most well known and thoroughly researched probiotics. It helps with vaginal yeast infections, irritable bowel syndrome, and urinary tract infections. 1 Strain La-14 can positively impact both the innate and adaptive immune system, and promotes healthy vaginal flora, especially in combination with Lactobacillus Rhamnosus. 2 Strain NCFM is particularly helpful with IBS and bloating. It helps the immune system and the gut recover from antibiotic-induced imbalances. 3 Side effects: References
| Probiotics | IBS, Immunity, Sexual health, UTI, Yeast infection | Autism, Short bowel syndrome | probiotics | ibs immunity sexual-health uti yeast-infection | autism short-bowel-syndrome | |
| Lb. Brevis | Lactobacillus Brevis KB290 may be able to improve the levels of respiratory specific IgA and IgG antibodies to Influenza virus. 1 References | Probiotics | Influenza | probiotics | influenza | |||
| Lb. Casei | Lactobacillus Casei boosts immunity against Influenza viruses. 1 References | Probiotics | Influenza | probiotics | influenza | |||
| Lb. Gasseri | Lactobacillus Gasseri boosts immunity against Influenza and HSV viruses. 1 2 References | Probiotics | HSV, Influenza | probiotics | hsv influenza | |||
| Lb. Plantarum | Lactobacillus Plantarum has been shown not only to populate the gut, but to populate the lung as well, leading to better immunity against allergens and respiratory viruses, such as COVID 1 and Influenza. 2 References | Probiotics | Allergies, Common cold, COVID, HIV, Immunity, Influenza, Lungs, Viruses | probiotics | allergies common-cold covid hiv immunity influenza lungs viruses | |||
| Lb. Rhamnosus | Produces lactase, which is essential for the digestion of milk. Produces aglycon 1, which may be active against viruses. Boosts immunity against Influenza viruses. 2 Helps with diarrhea, antibiotic and Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, respiratory tract infections, allergy, cardiovascular diseases, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, cystic fibrosis, cancer, elderly end sport. 3 It can also help reduce Strep B in pregnant women. 4 References | Probiotics | Allergies, Cancer, COVID, Cystic fibrosis, Diarrhea, Heart, HIV, HSV, IBS, Influenza, Lactose intolerance, Liver, Streptococcus, Viruses | probiotics | allergies cancer covid cystic-fibrosis diarrhea heart hiv hsv ibs influenza lactose-intolerance liver streptococcus viruses | |||
| Licorice | Licorice shows antibacterial activity against Streptococcus. 1 It’s also a helpful topical treatment for canker sores. 2 References | Herbs | Canker sores, Streptococcus | herbs | canker-sores streptococcus | |||
| Maca | Maca is useful as a libido enhancer, 1 and has antiviral properties against Influenza. 2 Use caution with HSV, as it is high in Arginine. 3 References
| Herbs | Influenza, Sexual health | HSV | herbs | influenza sexual-health | hsv | |
| Magnesium | Magnesium may improve the outcome of Streptococcus infection. 1 References | Minerals | Bacteria, Streptococcus | minerals | bacteria streptococcus | |||
| Maqui | Maqui is a popular antioxidant superfood. It contains Yatein, which shows potential for HSV inhibition. 1 References | Herbs | HSV | herbs | hsv | |||
| Methionine | Methionine is an amino acid that helps build proteins in the body. It may lower risk of some types of cancer. It might increase symptoms of schizophrenia. 1 Researchers have found a Methionine gene which suppresses HSV-1 in the majority of the population. 2 Further studies highlight Methionine’s role in healing and preventing HSV recurrences. 3 High methionine diets may speed up aging, and increase risk of heart disease, so reconsider this supplement if you do not have a specific medical reason to take it (such as slowing cancer growth). 1 References | Amino Acids | Cancer, HSV | Aging, Heart disease, Schizophrenia | amino-acids | cancer hsv | aging heart-disease schizophrenia | |
| Monolaurin | Monolaurin is able to break down the lipid envelope of viruses such as HSV. 1 2 It is also effective at breaking down biofilms on various bacteria, such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Enterobacter, Enterococcus, Klebsiella, and E. Coli 3 4. References | Compounds | Bacteria, Enterobacter, Enterococcus, HSV, Klebsiella, Staph, Streptococcus | compounds | bacteria enterobacter enterococcus hsv klebsiella staph streptococcus | |||
| Mucuna Pruriens | Mucuna Pruriens, or Velvet Bean is known to treat male infertility, as an aphrodisiac, and to treat Parkinson’s and other nerve disorders. 1 References | Herbs | Nerves, Parkinson’s, Sexual health | herbs | nerves parkinsons sexual-health | |||
| Mulberry | Mulberry shows potential to be potent against HSV, due to its Oxyreservatrol content. 1 2 3 References | Herbs | HSV | herbs | hsv | |||
| Niclosamide * | Niclosamide is a pharmaceutical drug primarily used to treat parasitic infections. Recent studies have shown is to be effective for other disease as well, such as cancer, bacterial and viral infection, metabolic diseases such as Type II diabetes, NASH and NAFLD, artery constriction, endometriosis, neuropathic pain, rheumatoid arthritis, sclerodermatous graft-versus-host disease, and systemic sclerosis. 1 2 References | Drugs * | Bacteria, Cancer, COVID, Diabetes, Ebola, Endometriosis, HIV, HSV, Neuropathy, Parasites, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rhinovirus, Systemic Sclerosis, Viruses, Zika | drugs | bacteria cancer covid diabetes ebola endometriosis hiv hsv neuropathy parasites rheumatoid-arthritis rhinovirus systemic-sclerosis viruses zika | |||
| Ozone | Ozone shows great potential for wound healing, and has inti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. 1 Ozone can be applied as a gas, but there are also ozonated oils that are available for easier at-home treatment. It may be effective for treating Lichen Sclerosis and Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans. 2 It also shows promise in treating postherpetic neuralgia 3, Herpes virus, COVID, and Hepatitis C. 4 Ozone increases efficacy of antivirals, so it is best used in combination with antiviral therapy. 4 Ozone is potentially harmful when inhaled, so use caution not to breathe deeply into the lungs. 4 References | Compounds | Bacteria, Balanitis, Candida, COVID, HCV, HSV, Inflammation, Lichen Sclerosis, Neuropathy, Viruses, Wounds | Lungs | compounds | bacteria balanitis candida covid hcv hsv inflammation lichen-sclerosis neuropathy viruses wounds | lungs | |
| PEA | Phenethylamine increases serotonin and stimulates the central nervous system. It acts similar to amphetamines. 1 It can be useful for depression, but more studies are needed. 2 Lower concentrations of Phenethylamine are found in ADHD sufferers, so it may be helpful for this condition. 1 It is produced by Lactobacillus, Clostridium, and Pseudomonas, and is antimicrobial towards E. coli. Levels can also be boosted by moderate exercise. 1 Cautions: It might worsen symptoms of schizophrenia, including hallucinations or delusions. 2 Phenethylamine might affect the central nervous system. This could interfere with surgery. Stop taking phenethylamine at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery. 2 Interactions: References | Compounds | ADHD, Depression | Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Surgery | compounds | adhd depression | bipolar schizophrenia surgery | |
| Phenylalanine | Phenylalanine is an amino acid used by the body to produce protein and other molecules such as Tyrosine, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, and Dopamine. 1 It is found in high protein foods such as eggs, dairy, meat, and soy. 1 May be useful for depression and certain skin disorders such as Vitiligo. 1 It exists in two forms — L-phenylalanine and D-phenylalanine. They’re nearly identical but have slightly different molecular structures. 1 References | Amino Acids | Alcohol withdrawal, Depression, Parkinson’s, Vitiligo | Breastfeeding, Phenylketonuria, Pregnancy, Schizophrenia | amino-acids | alcohol-withdrawal depression parkinsons vitiligo | breastfeeding phenylketonuria pregnancy schizophrenia | |
| Quercetin | Quercetin is a natural Interleukin-1 Beta inhibitor, so it has powerful anti inflammatory effects. This makes it useful in combating inflammatory diseases such as Atherosclerosis 1, HSV 2, and COVID 3. References | Compounds | Atherosclerosis, COVID, HSV, Inflammation | compounds | atherosclerosis covid hsv inflammation | |||
| Reservatrol | Reservatrol is a natural Interleukin-1 Beta inhibitor, so it has powerful anti inflammatory effects. This makes it useful in combating inflammatory diseases such as Atherosclerosis 1, HSV 2, and COVID 3. References | Compounds | Atherosclerosis, COVID, HSV, Inflammation | compounds | atherosclerosis covid hsv inflammation | |||
| Selenium | Selenium is able to detox heavy metals in the body. 1 It also shows promise as an antimicrobial against a range of microorganisms including E. Coli and Candida. 2 Maximum daily intake for adults is 400mcg. References | Minerals | Bacteria, Candida, Detox, Escherichia Coli, Heavy metal poisoning, Thyroid | minerals | bacteria candida detox escherichia-coli heavy-metal-poisoning thyroid | |||
| St. John’s Wort | St. John’s Wort is used for a number of ailments, including neuropathy pain 1, bronchitis 2, depression 3, hepatitis C 4, COVID 5, and HSV 6 7. It has a potentially toxic effects on the kidneys, so use caution in combination with other kidney-heavy remedies, especially with chronic kidney disease. 8 References
| Herbs | Bronchitis, COVID, Depression, HCV, HSV, Neuropathy, Viruses | Kidneys | herbs | bronchitis covid depression hcv hsv neuropathy viruses | kidneys | |
| Tryptophan | Tryptophan is an amino acid. Without the proper levels of BH4, Tryptophan can be converted into kynurenine and quinolinic acid, a neurotoxin. 1 Side note: this is also why Quinolones (like Ciprofloxacin) are so dangerous to those with MTHFR. References | Amino Acids | Autism, MTHFR, Parkinson’s | amino-acids | autism mthfr parkinsons | |||
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | Thiamine is one of the essential B vitamins. Deficiency can occur as a result of several conditions, such as alcohol misuse, aging, AIDS, kidney conditions, and eating disorders. 1 Supplementing with this vitamin can help reduce deficiency symptoms. References | Vitamins | Aging, Alcohol withdrawal, HIV, Kidneys, Nerves | vitamins | aging alcohol-withdrawal hiv kidneys nerves | |||
| Vitamin B12 | Watch out for B12 supplements containing cyanocobalamin, which is cyanide based. May play a role in reducing recurrences of HSV keratitis. 1 References | Vitamins | HSV | vitamins | hsv | |||
| Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) | Vitamin B3, also known as Niacinamide, may be useful in repairing the gut barrier and treating IBD. 1 References | Vitamins | Gut, IBD | vitamins | gut ibd | |||
| Vitamin C | Vitamin C is well known for its immune-boosting properties. It shows an ability to inhibit Streptococcus growth. 1 References | Vitamins | Immunity, Streptococcus | vitamins | immunity streptococcus | |||
| Vitamin D | Vitamin D can protect mucosal barrier integrity and suppress gut mucosal inflammation, especially in combination with probiotics. 1 2 It is also effective against Streptococcus infections. 3 Megadoses of Vitamin D are effective against COVID. 4 References | Vitamins | COVID, HSV, Immunity, Streptococcus | vitamins | covid hsv immunity streptococcus | |||
| Zinc | Zinc is well know for its immune boosting properties. Zinc deficiency is linked to higher incidence of bacterial infections such as Streptococcus, so supplementation can help prevent or reduce bacterial infection. 1 Zinc is found to stimulate production of IL-2 and induces a shift from Th2 to Th1 response. 2 A higher Th1 response is linked to better remission of HSV. 3 Topical zinc may be effective in preventing transmission of HSV. 2 References | Minerals | HSV, Immunity, Streptococcus | minerals | hsv immunity streptococcus |
WARNING: This is not a complete list of remedies, cautions, side effects, or interactions. Research is still in progress and is being added to this list on an ongoing basis. Please do your own research, and consult with your healthcare provider to make a fully informed decision.