| Action: | Anti-adherence |
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| Synonym: | n/a |
Prevents the attachment of certain microorganisms to the mucosa of the host, which is required to establish the infection.
• urinary tract infection (E.coli)
• respiratory tract infections (E.g. Colds, influenza)
• stomach ulcers (H. Pylori )
• cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
• elderberry (Sambucus canadensis )
• urinary
• respiratory
• gastrointestinal
Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.
Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.
Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.
Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.
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AntiadherenceDefinitionPrevents the attachment of certain microorganisms to the mucosa of the host, which is required to establish the infection. Indications• urinary tract infection (E.coli) Treatments• cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) Systems• urinary ReferencesHoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003. |
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