Lyme Warrior

Black walnut hull: has antioxidant and antibacterial compounds. Green hull extract from the black walnut has been shown in vitro to be effective against Borrelia spirochetes

Ashwagandha root: counteract the exact modulation of the immune system that tick saliva and pathogens initiate and maintain to keep the infection going. One of the immune molecules that spirochetes alter in the body is NF-kB (Nuclear Factor Kappa Beta), which feeds inflammation.

Cat's claw bark: offers immune-modulating properties, and it has been found to increase WBCs, including B and T lymphocytes, natural killer (NK) cells, and granulocytes. Cat's claw is known to enhance a specific type of natural killer cell, called CD 57, which is commonly deficient in people with Lyme disease

Japanese knotweed root: cross the blood-brain barrier where they exert actions on the central nervous system, specifically protecting the brain from inflammatory damage, microbial endotoxins and bacterial infections. It can enhance blood flow, especially to the eye, heart, skin and joints, making it especially helpful in Lyme disease as it facilitates blood flow in hard-to-reach areas to kill the spirochetes. It can be useful in treating the Lyme coinfections of Bartonella and neuroborreliosis, Lyme arthritis and post-Lyme syndrome.

Chinese skullcap root: anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity, but it also has neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-excitatory properties.

Warnings: Taking too much tannin can cause stomach upset and kidney and liver damage. This product should not be taken more then 3 months at a time with a break in between. May interact with some HIV and AIDS medicines. Chinese skullcap has also been associated with lung complications and can interact with many common medications, such as: blood thinners, cholesterol-lowering medications, cytochrome P450 substrate drugs. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use tincture.  

Dosage: The Lyme Warrior Elixir is meant to be taken orally on a daily basis in order to manage the symptoms of Lyme Disease. The dosing is one-half to 1 tsp. for an adult.