I am writing to you because I know that your readers are always interested
in new and better ways to treat patient's problems.
Like most other pediatricians and family physicians, I have
seen many children with candida diaper rashes and oral monillasis. Treating
rashes and thrush with nystatin preparations is not always successful and
many parents strongly object when they read the label and see what I've
asked them to put into their baby's mouth three times each day for a week
or two or more.
I began using grapefruit seed extract about five years ago after a mother
in my practice told me about her success in using an extremely dilute(a
few drops to three or four ounces of water) solution to treat a yeast infection
in her baby. the results were wonderful and the families in my practice
were very happy to listen to a much more natural suggestion for curing
this very common problem. The parents are very pleased to be using a product
which is not only more naturally derived but is also free of the additives
found in nystatin products; they are tired of all the artificial colors
and sweeteners.
My first experience was with a thirteen-month-old baby who had transferred
to my practice after multiple courses of antibiotics to treat an ear infection.
The otitis media was finally in remission, but the bright red candidiasis
in the diaper area was causing as much distress to the infant and her parents
as had the ear infections. I recommended that they add five drops of Grapefruit
extract to four ounces of water and leave it on the changing table
to wash the baby's bottom as part of each diaper change. A miraculous overnight
cure did not occur, but within a few days the rash was receding
and infection was gone within another week. A second similar adventure
with a two-year-old boy convinced me that I was onto something.
I have used the same dilute solution to treat refractory diaper rashes
and oral yeast infections in many children and I'll continue to look for
new uses for what I regard as an innocuous, natural antimicrobial.
I have found this weak citrus solution to be completely safe for even
the very youngest babies in my practice. (I once tried putting an undiluted
drop on my own tongue and learned a valuable lesson which I pass on to
all the parents about taking great care in diluting the extract.)
...I now recommend it(grapefruit extract) at least three or four times
each day for fungal and minor bacterial infections...
Sincerely,
Jay N. Gordon, M.D.
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
GSE used for Alpacas
This test was conducted by Dr. Guillermo Calderon, Associate Professor
of Immunology at the University of San Marcos in Lima, Peru.
Five hundred and sixty baby alpacas ranging in age from 2 - 6 weeks
were divided into five different groups, two receiving placebos, two receiving
alternative medications, and one group receiving 400 ppm doses of grapefruit extract,
1 dose daily for three days.
Dr. Fernando Scheelje of Interfab, S.A., reports,
"For many years decreases in alpaca have been difficult to
cope with. Enterotoxemia, colibacilosis, and enteritis are the major infectious
problem in baby alpacas. Vaccines and antibiotic treatment have proven
to have different and non-stable results."
The tests conducted by Dr. Calderon indicate that Grapefruit extract "...at
400ppm given orally, out-performed competitive drugs and reduced the
average death rate from over 50% to less than 2%."
In conclusion, Dr. Scheelje wrote that Grapefruit extract "gave a promising
solution for a traditional problem in two ways: (A.) Preventative, and (B.)
Curative."
A New AntiViral
We have another whole page on GSE here.
In laboratory tests conducted by Southern Research Institute and reported
by William M. Shannon, Ph.D., head of the Microbiology-Virology Division,
grapefruit seed extract "...was effective in inactivating HSV-1
(herpes symplex virus type 1) after a 10 minute exposure at a 1:256 dilutions."
Against human influenza virus type A2/Aichi/2/68 in vitro, the MIC(minimum
inhibitory concentration) for GSE was the same, 1:256. Dr. Shannon reported,
"The fact that Grapefruit Seed Extract effectively inactivated both HSV-1 and influenza A virus
suggests that an EPA type viricidal assay might demonstrate significant
efficacy for this product."
In South America, Interlan, S.A. reports that grapefruit seed extract
has been tested effective against the measles virus.
The United States Dept. of Agriculture tested GSE and found it effective
against four animal viruses: Foot and Mouth Disease, African Swine fever,
Swine Vesicular Disease, and Avian influenza.
As to exactly what the possibilities are for GSE, only time
will tell. We do know that it has been acclaimed effective in the aforementioned
applications, and off the record, we have heard reports from many people
who claim GSE has dramatically lessened symptoms of even the common
cold and flu viruses. So, given its efficacy as an antiprotozoan, we will
be closely watching for evidence of GSE's effectiveness against these molecular parasites.
Poison Oak and Ivy, Warts and Dermatitis
Many forms of dermatitis, poison oak, poison ivy, cysts and other skin
disorders are being effectively treated with grapefruit seed extract. The
healing effects of this product seem
to promote the healing of almost any atypical skin condition.
Applying GSE topically, we have had reports of cysts dissolving
with only a few treatments, stubborn warts removed with only a few applications,
and poison oak and ivy relieved, sometimes overnight.
The recommended application for most skin disorders is to mix GSE at
about a 1% concentration (alternatively, with other essential oils like chamomile and tea
tree), and applying from a spray bottle, leaving on the skin.
Alternatively, 2 to 3 drops can be applied by fingertip to the wetted
affected area, leaving on for a few minutes, then rinsing thoroughly with
cool water.
An even more concentrated application is often needed for cysts
and warts, with doctors recommending direct application of a single drop
on the cyst or wart and covering with a bandaid after the GSE is allowed
to be absorbed.
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