BactaMune:

This formula is a Big Seller here at Trilight Herbs. It is a wonderful tasting formula for those who prefer not to use goldenseal root as a blood purifier. This formula provides an excellent alternative, combining anti-microbial herbs that suppport healthy immune function. Nutrionally supports the skin, liver and urinary systems.
Ingredients: Oregon Grape Root,*Echinacea Angustifolia, Licorice Root and *Thyme.
Use 1/4-1 teaspoon 3 X day. (1/4 tsp. per 25 lbs. body weight) * ingredients are certified organic

Oregon Grape Root (Berberis Aquifolium): Oregon grape root is a tall,
evergreen, flowering shrub that grows among the firs, spruces, and
pines of the mountainous American Northwest.
The state flower of Oregon, Oregon grape root bears fruit but it is an
inaccurate description to call it a "grape".
Oregon grape root is a useful substitute for goldenseal. It is not as
fussy about its habitat than the closely related barberry, and it is easier
to find. As a purely bitter herb, Oregon grape root is used easily with
Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Oregon grape root may also give the immune system a mild boost by
encouraging phagocytosis, the engulfing and digesting of bacteria by
the white blood cells known as microphages.
Oregon grape root and other herbs that contain berberine are scientifically
proven to protect against bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans, helminthes
(worms), and chlamydia. Conditions treated by Oregon grape root include
bacterial diarrhea, intestinal parasites, and ocular trachoma. Oregon
grape root may increase blood platelet counts and counteract the
proliferation of cancerous tumors of the bladder and colon.
It has a sedative effect on the smooth muscles lining the digestive tract
and can relieve stomach cramps and abdominal pain.

Constituents:
Oregon grape root contains berberine, also found in barberry, coptis,
and goldenseal. The herb also contains phytochemicals with similar
activity, including columbamine, hydrastine, jatrorrhizine, oxyacanthine, and tetrahydroberberine, as well as tannins. It does not contain the range
of nutrient vitamins and minerals found in barberry.

Precautions:
Don't take vitamin B supplements while you are taking Oregon grape root.
Oregon grape root may interfere with the intestine's ability to absorb
doxycycline or tetracycline. Do not take Oregon grape root if you are
taking antibiotics for diarrhea.
Oregon grape root is often given to children with success, but should
be used with caution, no more than three consecutive doses followed by a
day without the herb. The herb is not a problem for nursing mothers unless
the baby has jaundice, however it should not be used while pregnant.

*Echinacea Angustifolia (Echinacea angustifolia): Widely used and now
scientifically documented for its immune-enhancing, anti-viral,
anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties. Studies show Echinacea
fights infection, speeds wound healing, lessens the severity of colds and flu
and speeds recovery.
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis):The action of Licorice is
demulcent, moderately pectoral and emollient. It is a popular and well-known
remedy for coughs, consumption, and chest complaints generally most notably
bronchitis, and is an ingredients in almost all popular cough medicines on account
of its valuable soothing properties.Beneficial for hypoglycemia,
bronchitis, colitis, diverticulosis, gastritis, stress, colds, nausea, and
inflammation.
Cleanses the colon, promotes adrenal gland function, decreases muscle
or skeletal spasms, and increases the fluidity of mucus from the lungs and
bronchial tubes. Has estrogen-like hormone effects. Studies show licorice
root stimulates the production of interferon.

Warning: Do not use as a single herb if you have high blood pressure. *Thyme(Thymus vulgaris): Anti-bacterial; used to reduce bacteria
growth, mucous in the lungs, to eliminate hookworms in the intestines and to
strengthen the nervous system.