Echinacoside was the most active with about 6 mg being equivalent to one unit of penicillin. The tincture was, able to reduce both the rate of growth and the rate of reproduction of Trichomonas vaginalis, and was found to be effective in halting the recurrence of Candida albicans infection. It seems to prevent infection and repair tissue damaged by infection, partially through inhibiting the activity of the enzyme hyaluronidase. We welcome article submissions to Awakenings. We want to hear from you.
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