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May be used instead of or alternated with Artemesia Annua or Artemisinin. May

be extended up to a year. ( See Woodland Essence suggestions for babesia at

/ or call them.)

And/or: ARTEMISININ: 300-500 for 30-40 days. Higher dosages on p. 184 of

Healing Lyme. Other health care practitioners use different dosages on different

schedules. Seek advice. Nutricology, www.hepapro.com (Dr. Zhang).

Or: ARTEMESIA ANNUA: See p. 184 of Healing Lyme for amount. 1stChinese, W.E.

ADJUNCTS:

ELEUTHEROCOCCUS-Siberian Ginseng- (immune tonic, supports adrenals,

antidepressant): ½ to 1 tsp tincture upon rising and noon; go slowly as it may

be too energizing and promote insomnia. Raintree Nutrition, 1st Chinese, W.E.

SARSPARILLA ROOT-Similax glabra and other species-(binds endotoxins to lessen

herx reactions, antispirochetal, modulates immune response, anti-inflamatory,

neuroprotective, recduces skin responses, pain relief, protects liver): 425-500

mg caps. 1 to 3 caps 3-4 times daily for 8-12 mo. Titrate up slowly. Maintain

highest dose for 60 days minimum. 1st Chinese, W.E.

STEPHANIA ROOT-Stephania tetrandra, S. cepharantha-(anti-inflammatory, good for

eye and ear involvement, late stage Lyme infections of nervous system, joints,

and skin & Bell's Palsy; caution if Lyme carditis): ½-1 tsp of tincture 3 times

daily. 1st Chinese, W.E.

***FOR EXPANDED PROTOCOLS, SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, SUGGESTED SUPPLEMENTS*** See

book.

SOME HERB SOURCES:

First Chinese Herbs, 5018 View Ridge Drive, Olympia, WA 98501, 888-842-2049,

www.1stchineseherbs.com

Woodland Essence, POBox 206, Cold Brook, NY 13324, 315-845-1515,

www.woodlandessence.com

Lyme tea adapted from protocol: prepackaged herbs with knotweed, stephania,

sarsaparilla, cat's claw, red root, (artemesia annua optional) from

, herbalist at esobotanicals@...

www.publichealthalert.org/Articles/scottforsgren/Lyme Tea.htm. (Oct. 2010 issue)

*Save money by encapsulating your own herbs. Check on line for machines and 00

caps.*

(Sept. 2010--This summary was put together by a tick disease patient who is not

a health professional. Please verify all information yourself. Seek advice from

a practitioner if available.)