Echinacea, Withania and Bacopa DO enhance the immune system | Ann George

Echinacea, Withania and Bacopa DO enhance the immune system

by AnnGeorge on June 1, 2011 · 0 Comments

A new study has shown that herbal remedies based on Echinacea, Brahmi, or Ashwagandha can enhance immune function by increasing immunoglobulin production. Furthermore, these herbal medicines might regulate antibody production by augmenting both Th1 and Th2 cytokine production.

Yamada K, Hung P, Lim BO, “A comparison of the immunostimulatory effects of the medicinal herbs Echinacea, Ashwagandha and Brahmi” J Ethnopharmacol. 2011 May 17. [Epub ahead of print]Copyright © 2011. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd.

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