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AIDS

AIDS is a critical deficiency of the immune system caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Although there is no cure, there are many supportive treatments for the complications of AIDS.

Take your multiple vitamin daily, plus B complex, and 1000mg of vitaminC with each meal.

Helpful herbal combination: excellent Chinese immune tonics such as astragalus and ganoderma fungus and isatis. Echinacea and red clover support immune system. Goldenseal is good for it's antiviral value and healing respiratory qualities. Licorice brings the herbs together in a soothing way.

Make a decoction by boiling the echinacea, goldseal, and licorice in 11/2 pints of water for 10 minutes. Reduce to 1 pint. Add the aboveground of the red clover, cover, and steep for 10 minutues. se 1 ounce of the total combined herbs recommended, and drink 2 to 3 cups daily. If you prefer the tincture, take up to 3 teaspoons daily.

Herbal Medicine