Natural Medicines Newsletter

Volume 1, Issue 18, 05/21/2009

Question

What is the mechanism by which the homeopathic medicine, Oscillococcinum (Anas barbariae hepatis et cordis extractum 200CK HPUS) is proposed to prevent or treat influenza (flu) viral infections?

Answer

Part 2 of a 2 part series.  The safety and efficacy of the homeopathic medicine, Oscillococcinum for the prevention and treatment of regular influenza A viral infections as well as its use in the treatment of swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) viral infections were reviewed in part 1.(1)  Oscillococcinum is a patented homeopathic product available over the counter (OTC) and on the internet.(2)  Due to the emergence of both the avian bird flu (H5N1) strains and the recent swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) viral infections across the world as well as the concern over the availability of adequate supplies of antivirals to prevent and treat them has resulted in some non-medical authorities recommending the use of Oscillococcinum.  What is Oscillococcinum and how is it made?

It has been asserted that the active ingredient in Oscillococcinum is Anas barbariae hepatis et cordis extractum 200CK HPUS.(2)  This ingredient is essentially a sample taken from......To obtain FREE access to the full text of this article please CLICK HERE.   

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