Immunmodulation durch Phytotherapeutika

Abstract: Immunomodulators of plant origin have been used for decades, while scientists have only recently developed certain methods and tests which should be able to elucidate the active principle of these phytotherapeutic agents.immunomodulators are useful as basic therapeutic agents either applied alone or in combination with chemotherapeutics. They are able to alleviate the symptoms in various ailments and may prevent recurrence. Among the most often used medicinal plants are Echinacea, Eleutherococcus, Viscum album, Baptisia and Thuja.The commnon active principle seems to be the activation of specific subpopulations of leucocytes such as macrophages, granulocytes and lymphocytes.Treatment with immunomodulatores of plant origin is thought to be desirable since these agents usually do not cause any side effects, and it can be said that by the induced activation of immunological reactions the patient's organism is aided to help itself.

Keyword(s): Immunmodulatoren

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