Herbal Antivirals: Natural Remedies for Emerging & Resistant Viral Infections

a good book to complete my phytotherapy studies.it is difficult to find any book that is not written in allopathic tecno babble.this book discusses the action and method of a virus.and then offers naturopathic remedies for various infections.it is technical only where it needs to be.unfortunetly, in the world we now live in most of the remedies suggested are not permittedin many EU countries due to big Pharma control, and patents.essentially if it aint described as food, you cant have it.good ol EU-ROPE tying everything up.well,at least this book gives knowledge, and knowledge is power.an excellent resource

I heard about this book listening to a recent Revolution Health radio podcast by Chris Kresser. I am generally super healthy but last summer had whooping cough and am still recovering from the damage caused to my larynx and chest. I was amazed at how helpful both turmeric (for the inflammation) and Mullein tea (for the congestion) were and this opened my mind to the possibility that some herbs might be more powerful than 'over the counter' medicines. However nothing prepared me for the contents of this book. I found it quite simply mind blowing.I am a biological scientist specialising in vaccines by trade so the scientific descriptions in this book were music to my ears. I am used to reading (and instantly dismissing) overblown claims for various health suppliments and herbs. But the approach in this book spoke to my educated self. I don't have time to fully describe how well presented this book is to do it justice but I will say that it is thorough and scientific, with references to both academic papers and clinical studies. It describes exactly how and where in the body the different herbs advocated work in fighting infection. I had no idea so much was known (and proven in random double blind clinical studies). The book has recipes for herbal combinations/formulations to treat various ailments and or boost the immune system. It also has a very detailed section on each of the anti viral herbs recommended with references to studies evaluating them. It gives advice on how to take, how much and what form. This is particularly important because when you search for the ingredients often a whole load of options come up: powder, root, leaves, mixtures of roots and leaves, tinctures... some in a variety of strengths. Sometimes the particular plant variety also matters. I almost can't wait to get sick again!My only gripe is that the herbs recommended were chosen partly for their availability in the US. I have yet to find as many in the UK.

I like to think I'm pretty well informed on herbs and herbal remedies having studied the subject for 40 odd years and having read hundreds of books on the subject, but I'm always willing to learn more on the subject and this book and it's sister book Hebal Antibiotics are pretty well up to the task.I now have a better understanding and respect for viruses and bacteria and their place wihin our evolution and ecosystem.I agree with another reviewer, some of the science is a bit overwhelming and may not be to every taste.The remedies are obviously sound, based on Mr Buhners experience and what he has seen to be effective.The best part of the book for me was the infomation on the over use of antibiotics/antivirus drugs and the devestating outcome that has prevailed from this practise. Certainlly made me think. Worth a read just for that.

I really love this book.I like the writing style, it is obvious the writer is an expert in his field.I like how it is linked to sound, scientific research as a scientist myself.In particular, (in the quake of co-vid in 2020) it is potent to reflect on some of the content sections giving advice & reflections on the sars & co-vid mutations, ginger juice tonics etc.I hope there may be a companion text soon.

Excellent book, very informative.Opened my eyes and I make vaccines for a living.

If you are interested in herbal medicine, this will be of interest to you. If, like me, you have the misfortune to have a chronic illness (M.E.) that is barely recognised, yet alone treated, in the UK, this book may just rock your world. I wanted to research herbal antivirals as I believe that a virus was implicated in the origin of my condition. This book explains how viruses behave, how they can hide, how they can cause inflammation and other symptoms. It goes on to describe the properties of the best anti-viral herbs and how they work. As a result of reading this book I consulted a medical herbalist and am now taking a bespoke herbal medicine blend daily. It's early days, but I am seeing an improvement.

Very easy smooth read and full of lots history on infections and how they come to be and how to combat them with easy to understand remedies. Great for anyone working in the health care sector and those who want to look after your own health.In deepth helpful information, really highly recommended Stephen. H. Buhner. Books

The book is packed with information, written in easy to understand right to the point manner. I find it very useful and even though I do not get sick I am looking forward to try it on others? I mean to help people that do get sick.....

Love this series. Super rich in information

The book arrived in the shape that was expected. The info will have me digesting for a long time. And here I thought I knew a lot before. What has distracted me from the excitement was the delivery. It got here a day early but was prepared for this morning. The delivery person did not ring or knock at the door but stuck it in the back yard. WHY?

This is not your grandmother's little book of home remedies. This is 408 pages of superbly organized clinical information on the state of the medical arts' research and findings about emerging viruses, respiratory viruses, encephalitis viruses, CMV, Dengue, Shingles, Epstein-Barr just to name a very few, and the treatment protocols the author is using with varying degrees of success, how successful or not the protocols are proving themselves to be, the recommended forms and dosages for combining with amino acids, vitamins, protein supplements, and just about anything common sensical you can do to help yourself heal. It was published in 2013, so it's reasonably current. Pages 122-259 are a materia medica of common and highly accessible, antiviral herbs, alphabetically organized, including the plant taxonomy identification by family and species used specifically for medical applications, the parts of the plants used for acute vs chronic conditions respectively, the best forms for the conditions, the prep of these forms if you can't find it and have to make your own, possible side effects, herb/drug interactions, herb/herb interactions, cultivation and collection, and habitat and appearance. And if that isn't enough info on your herb of choice, there's a list of actions, a huge list of viruses and bacteria it's active against, what it's most frequently used successfully to treat, the not-so-commonly known uses it can be beneficial for, some vendor sources for finding it, an explanation of how the plant chemistry works in the body, and how and what the herb is used to treat in Traditional Chinese Medicine, indigenous peoples' medicine, Western Medicine and Ayurvedic medicine. Finally, there's a rundown of the state of research regarding the herb in lab studies and human medical trials as of 2012-13. There are 42 pages devoted to 3 commonly employed herbs for strengthening the immune system. Appendix A includes many home remedies for the things you really need help with, like childhood fevers and diarrhea. Appendix B has 10 sources for acquiring in bulk or having custom medicines made for you. There is a superlative bibliography (52 pages) in the back, and a 22-page Alphabetical Index to the book in the back.I bought this book last month, because I have had chronic fatigue syndrome since 2003, coming and going in varying degrees of severity. All our American doctors know to do is prescribe a pill for a symptom. That isn't healing; that's palliative treatment. That's what they do to keep you comfortable until you croak. The last 5-1/2 years, especially, as I approach 60 years of age, have been a down-hill slide into increasingly broken health. Three weeks ago I started the author's protocol for Epstein-Barr systemic infection and infection of the cornea of the eye. I also added the Sacred Seven mushrooms in powdered form once daily in my coffee and hyaluronic acid eyedrops and MSM eyedrops. In just 10 days, I've seen a rather dramatic upward curve in my health. The systemic inflammation is down by probably 75% after 15 months of rheumatic hell. My corneas are still touchy, but the virus is not active and they are stable for the first time in over 1 year. Today, I went out in the 96-degree Texas heat and humidity and used a heavy pole saw to cut a big, fallen pecan limb off my telephone line and garage roof, so I can take pics and file a claim for roof repair. The fact that I had the muscular strength to hoist a pole saw 14 feet into the air is remarkable. The additional fact that I felt only temporary muscle fatigue that faded after I showered and rested an hour and that I am not utterly exhausted and, in fact, feel good...like cooking a meal and practicing my musical instrument kind of feel good...is enough to bring tears to my eyes. Thank God for this author and this book, and for all the external sources he has pointed me toward. I feel better than I've felt in over 10 years. It's not a fragile shift toward the better. It's a roaring into the straightaway, clear- and bright-eyed, glowing-complection kind of shift. We don't build resistance to healing plant and food substances like we do pharmaceuticals. There's no reason to fear this immune-building protocol will stop working for that reason. My fingers are crossed, and I'm hopeful. I may actually get my life back. Please God, let it be so!

Als Mediziner finde ich alle Bücher des Autors lesens- und bedenkenswert. Der Autor schreibt in einem Stil, den auch interessierte Laien gut verstehen können. Speziell hervorheben will ich die Darstellung der Zusammenhänge zwischen Ökologie und den Viruserkrankungen. Ausserdem gibt der Autor viele praktische Ratschläge und Anleitungen.

loved it great work!