Allergy Modulator

Tinospora cordifolia, commonly known as Guduchi, Giloy, and Amrita, is an important plant in Ayurveda traditional medicine. The stems and roots are an integral constituent of several compound preparations. Guduchi is a potent tonic and is traditionally effective for chronic debilitating ailments, dyspepsia, fever, and other immune challenges.

The phytoconsituents naturally found in Tinospora cordifolia are tinosporide cordifolide, unosporin, tinosporon, cordifol etc. Due to the action of these chemicals Guduci possess functions like Antipyretic, Diuretic, Analgesic, Immunomodulator, Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory, etc. Guduchi has a long history of use in various immune processes including allergic reactions, immunomodulation, and inflammation.

In aryuvedic medicine Guduchi has been used for millenia to help in decreasing pain and swelling and for helping with anxiety and stress. Its nutrition is believed to improve energy and relieve fatigue and to help in all of the following ways:

• Food intolerances: indigestion, vomiting, nausea, gastritis, liver complaints, and other gastrointestinal issues.
• Seasonal allergies: traditionally helpful with breathing, coughs, colds, lessening asthma-like symptoms, rhnitis, sinusitis and other similar allergies.
• Skin allergies.
• Immune system: believed to help strengthen immunity, help slow down aging, and to rejuvenate all functions.
• Improve vision.

Holy basil is a plant that is native to India. It is used in Aryuvedic medicine as an “adaptogen” to counter life's stresses and as immune booster. It is considered a sacred plant by the Hindus and is often planted around Hindu shrines. The Hindu name for holy basil, Tulsi, means "the incomparable one (the most powerful herb known in Aryuveda).

• In aryuvedic medicine it has been used for millenia to help in decreasing pain and swelling and for helping with anxiety, stress and immune function. Its nutrition helps improve energy and relieve fatigue.
• One of the most important traditional benefits of Holy Basil is as an immune booster. Science seems to corroborate this. In a double-blind trial of healthy volunteers, participants were given standardized capsules of ethanolic extracts of basil leaves or placebo. In the 4-week, post-study phase, participants’ blood samples were analyzed for the content of Th1 and Th2 cytokines (interferon-gamma and interleukin-4) and the results were compared to baseline data. The results showed statistically significant increases in the levels of these two potent immune mediators over baseline in the basil group, when compared to baseline and the placebo group.
• It also increases energy. Studies have shown that it increases swimming survival times for mice and has shown ability to protect mice from stress-induced cardiovascular changes.
• Human application studies have found that Holy Basil appears to be safe to take daily in limited quantities and that it helps with normalizing metabolism and blood pressure, and with dealing with psychological and immunological stress.

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has been a staple in herbal medicine since ancient times. Ancient Egyptians used stinging nettle to treat arthritis and lower back pain, while Roman troops rubbed it on themselves to help stay warm.

Its scientific name, Urtica dioica, comes from the Latin word uro, which means “to burn,” because its leaves can cause a temporary burning sensation upon contact. However, once it is processed into a supplement, dried, freeze-dried or cooked, stinging nettle can be safely consumed. Studies link it to a number of potential health benefits.

Research shows that stinging nettle extracts can inhibit inflammation that can trigger seasonal allergies by helping the body to block histamine receptors and helping immune cells to NOT release chemicals that trigger allergy symptoms.

Stinging Nettle leaf is a rich source of antioxidants, which are helpful generally in overcoming free radicals in the body. Such antioxidants are a powerful aid to the immune system.

Stinging nettle has been used for centuries as a natural way to soothe and bring relief for allergic rhinitis. Modern freeze-drying concentrate the compounds that soothe inflamed nasal passages and sinuses.

Picrorhiza is traditionally used for yellowed skin (jaundice), sudden liver infections caused by a virus (acute viral hepatitis), fever, allergy, and asthma. It is also used to help with skin conditions including eczema and vitiligo (white patches on the skin).

Ecklonia cava is an edible brown algae that grows in warm coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Though it has long been used as an herbal remedy for breastfeeding mothers and treatment for various health conditions, it has only recently become more popular outside of Asia.

Ecklonia cava is rich in vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, and other beneficial plant chemicals.

Ecklonia Cava Extract appears to significantly relieve allergic reactions without drowsiness, dizziness and other side effects of anti-histamine drugs.

It also appears to reduce airway mucus plugging.