By Milhail E. W. Plettner, Ph.D., M.Sc. C.Hom., L.Ac.
Lomatium Isolate – 1 ml daily for prevention and 1 ml 3x daily for treatment
Homeopathic made by Boiron – comes out every year at flu season for prevention; based on which flu strains are thought to be the most prevalent. Take 1 dosage (10-16 pellets) under tongue of the 6C strength, away from food and liquids by 30 minutes, weekly for 4 weeks at the beginning of flu season and then 1 last dosage 4 weeks later.
Ravensaire - this is a medicinal grade essential oil that can be used internally for treatment; 1-2 drops in a capsule mixed with a few drops of olive oil; take 1-2 capsules daily
Psorinum 200C – homeopathic for prevention; take 1 dose and then another dose 2 weeks later; 1 dose is equal to 3-5 pellets held under tongue 30 minutes away from food or liquid. This is usually taken in October or November.
The following are taken together to improve influenza resistance:
Influenzinum – 1 dose of 200C strength every other week for treatment OR 1 dose of 1M strength every 3-4 weeks for treatment
Bacilinum - 1 dose of 200C strength every other week for treatment OR 1 dose of 1M strength every 3-4 weeks for treatment
during their initial stage. For prevention, take 4 uncoated tablets daily during flu season.
For treatment, take 4 - 6 tablets 2-3 times daily as needed.
10. Ban Lan Gen Chong Ji (Mayway) – antiviral instant tea built around the herb, Isatis tinctura. This was the most popular antiviral Chinese herbal patent used during the recent SARS epidemic.
11. d-Lenolate – this is an anti-viral herbal extract of the active ingredient in Olive Leaf. I have very often seen one capsule of this product abort the early stages of a Flu in people with normal vitality.