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immune stimulant
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tincture, tablet, capsule
Blood poisoning
Etiologic Factors and Causes:
- Infections: Common sources include:
- Bacterial infections: Often from wounds, urinary tract infections, or pneumonia.
- Fungal or viral infections: Less common but possible.
- Risk Factors:
- Weakened immune system (e.g., due to chemotherapy, chronic illness, or HIV).
- Recent surgery, invasive devices (like catheters), or prolonged hospital stays.
- Open wounds, burns, or untreated abscesses.
- Chronic conditions like diabetes or kidney disease.
Symptoms to Watch For:
- Early signs:
- Fever or chills.
- Rapid heartbeat or breathing.
- Fatigue, confusion, or dizziness.
- Warm, red, or swollen skin near an injury.
- Advanced signs:
- Low blood pressure (shock).
- Difficulty breathing.
- Cold, clammy, or pale skin.
- Decreased urine output.
When to Seek Professional Help:
- Seek immediate medical attention if:
- High fever persists (>101°F or 38.5°C).
- Symptoms of confusion, fainting, or severe fatigue occur.
- Rapid heart rate, shallow breathing, or very low blood pressure are present.
- The source of infection looks worse (e.g., wound becomes red, swollen, or emits pus).
Treatment Plan for Blood poisoning
When to Treat at Home (with caution):
- For mild, localized infections (before sepsis sets in):
- Clean and disinfect minor wounds thoroughly.
- Use herbs with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, like:
- Garlic (Allium sativum): Natural antibacterial.
- Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial.
- Echinacea (Echinacea spp.): Immune booster.
- Honey: Antibacterial wound dressing.
- Monitor symptoms closely. If they worsen or spread, seek medical care immediately.
Caution with Herbs:
- Herbs are supportive, not substitutes for antibiotics in systemic or severe infections.
- In sepsis, delaying proper treatment can result in organ damage or death.
When in doubt, always err on the side of caution and consult a healthcare professional.
Christopher Hobbs:
“Blood poisoning, or septicemia, is caused by bacteria overgrowth and can be seen in people who have an infection elsewhere in the body and are under great stress, in those who have been taking pharmaceutical antibiotics, or who have immune system weakness.
Cold, bitter detoxifying herbs and immune stimulants are recommended.”
Generated by ChatGPT; edited and supplemented by Dr. Christopher Hobbs PhD
Herbal Remedies for Blood poisoning
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Herb
Treatment Support
detoxifier
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tincture, tablet, capsule
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Treatment Support
detoxifier
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule
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The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
