possible new herbal breakthorugh treatment!?!

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There will be an immediate explosion in Lymeland as a few posts already has

revealed what MAY be a breakthrough herbal for Lyme sufferers.

 

As always, serendipity and my nose for facts led me to the product SPIRO by

Raintree. My HSI September issue highlights it and I also spoke directly with

Raintree ( Leah) today for more info.

 

Please be aware that NONE of this is documented so far and I do have requests

for the actual studies and stats already emailed. I will update ou as that info

is made available.

 

For now we have the following facts about SPIRO

 

-formulated by ND and founder of Raintree

-based upon native treatments for Treponema ( syphilis) and supposed “curesâ€

for this

-some components of this combination herbal attack  Borrelia directly ( no

study substantiation—simply as claimed by )

 

-100 people in a 3 month study—NO descriptions as to how many early vs late

diagnosis or what else they were taking at same time. They were confirmed by “

1 of 4 available testsâ€, and had to be diagnosed within the 5 years prior.

“Most†claimed to have failed other treatment. More people claimed as

treatment went on to be “improvedâ€. Retesting was not required at end of 3

month trial but 10 were tested and found “negativeâ€

 

BUT as we all know the tests and that “negative†is useless as so many with

negative tests ha

ve horrid symptoms. And sx that return later on.Plus 10 of 100—not that great.

 

The 6 plants used in SPIRO are:

Matico- Piper aduncum and angustifolium- everegreen shrub tree

   Used by Amazonians for antiseptic and wound healing. Called “ Cure allâ€

in Peru.  

   Also used for digestive problems and venereal diseases

Tamamuri- Brosimum acutifolium- canopy tree

   Guyanans attribute magical properties,they think the LATEX protects from

witchcraft.

   Bark and LATEX common remedies for syphilis and balm used for arthritis.

“Some

   antibacterial action in lab studiesâ€

Huacapu-Minquartia guianensis- canopy tree

   Durable and used as house poles. “ 1996 study of bark extract

demonstrated

   antibacterial activity against 2 resistant strains of streptococcusâ€

Ajos Sacha ( false garlic)-Mansoa alliacae- shrubby vine

   Spiritual and for good luck. Leaves and flowers have beta , stigmasterol,

daucosterol,

   nd fucosterol ( known to be antibacterial plant STEROIDS)

Bellacaspi- Himatanthus succuba- tree

   Bark and LATEX used by Amazonians- bark powdered and sprinkled on wonds and

   sores. Latex rubbed on bot-fly bites to kill the larvae under the skin. “

studies show

   antibacterial chemicals†Brazilian researchers claim latex has pain

relieving ability in

   lab animals.

 

Chanca pedra- Phyllanthus niruri- small he

rb

   “ stone breakerâ€-eliminates kidney stones. Included for supposed liver

protecting

   properties. For detoxifying and strengthening liver as “rest of the

formula goes to war

   on the infectionâ€

 

ALL above from the September 2008 newsletter of HIS vol 13, no. 3

 

MY take???

 

1. avoid if you have any hint of LATEX allergy or sensitivity. Raintree

themselves says there could be a probable cross reaction due to the latex in

many of the plants. They say they only use BARK extracts but cannot avoid

contamination of the sap.When asked- then why even describe what the latex is

good for and not use it—no answer,.also asked why they aren’t making the

latex allergy risk better known—again no answer.

 

2.look into these herbs individually and get a good herbalist on board for

interactions as many things will potentiate ( become stronger) when grouped.

 

3. Call Raintree and ask for the studies—when I get them—IF I get them I

will make them available to all. Anytime you see “ studies say†or “ may

help†ASK how they know and to see the proof!! So far they say “ we aren’t

finishing compiling data yet so don’t want to sayâ€..NOT a positive sign.

 

4. I am concerned over the use of canopy rain forest  trees—not easily

replaced and once bark is stripped they will die. claims to have them

grown a

nd harvested just for her—frankly I call this BS big time—given the time and

effort to grow a canopy TREE to maturity??? And the poverty level of where its

found....Id like to see big time PROOF of this..and so as always a little white

lie irks me as I wonder what else is being fibbed about?? And with 4 of the 6

ingredients coming from canopy trees conservation is a BIG concern.

 

5. If you still want to try this be aware that repeated exposure to latex and

its related compounds can often make a full blown latex allergy more likely-

Allergy to banana, kiwis and similar are all in the same family. Medically,

based upon personal experience, latex allergy is NOT one to take lightly!

 

6. Raintree  Nutrition 800-780-5902  www.rain-tree.com

    SPIRO- liquid extract  4 oz bottle ( 1 month) $29.95 US

     Dose ½ tsp or 60 drops, bid ( 2 times a day)

 

 

 

More  background info on the “playersâ€:

 

HSI-Health Sciences Institute

Majority on its “advisory panel†are MDs;, almost all “ questionable†as

to practices and beliefs.i.e. known as “alternativeâ€: or Fringe

 

HIS claims their purpose is to report on new and breakthrough treatments and

supplements in a monthly newsletter that costs  $49 per year

 

Mission statement â€dedicated to uncovering and researching the most urgent

advances in modern underground medicineâ€=0

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They claim to receive NO compensation for their “editorial coverage†for

products in the newsletter and also reveal they are a subsidiary of the SAME

holding company as NDI solutions which distributes Northstar Nutritionals,

RealAdvantage and Pure Country Naturals supplements.

 

The advisory panel all seem to have “connections†in  some way to whats

reported on—i.e. on the panel, founded Raintree and September

2008 issue highlights a breakthrough herbal for Lyme available from...dah-de-dah

Raintree.

 

If you are aware of the conflicts of interest, and still wish to read it ( as I

do) as a way to find out a bit more about products without scouring the library

or internet then by all means purchase a “membershipâ€- www.HSIBaltimore.com

or www.healthiernews.com

 

They often do reveal something “new†before its marketed widely. But as with

all things I suggest going to the source before trying anything.

 

 

Not a “doctorâ€

Her webpage http://www.leslietaylor.net/

Founded Raintree

Her naturopathic degree is from the more questionable accreditation Board ANMAB

which has Clayton and Trinity among its very few member schools. This means the

training she received MAY be stellar but then again may NOT be anything more

than filling out a bunch of forms and paying a fee.

be well and safe

Finette