
A.C. Formula® is a standardized herbal formula
consisting of barberry, grapefruit seed, lavender, tea tree oil and red thyme
extracts, as well as calcium undecylenate for intestinal tract microbial balance
and health.* Barberry, containing the alkaloid berberine,
which helps promote immune system function and impede the adherence of
bacteria to cells.* Grapefruit seed, providing polyphenolic
compounds and supporting healthy microbial and fungal balance in the
gastrointestinal tract.* Lavender, soothing the stomach and colon.* Tea tree oil, promoting the balance of
beneficial bacteria.* Red thyme, soothing the gastrointestinal
tract.* Calcium undecylenate, supporting healthy fungi
levels.* Promotes Healthy Microbial Balance In The
Intestinal Tract: This synergistic combination of concentrated herbal extracts
promotes microflora balance, as well as healthy yeast and fungi levels in the
colon and intestinal tract.* This formula contains: Berberis vulgaris
(barberry) extract (6:1); grapefruit seed extract; calcium (calcium undecylenate);
lavender extract (standardized to contain 15% essential oil); tea tree oil
extract (standardized to contain 15% essential oil); and red thyme extract
(standardized to contain 15% essential oil). Pure Encapsulations recommends 4-6 capsules per
day, in divided doses, just before meals with 6-8 oz of water. Not recommended for pregnant or lactating women.
Some individuals may experience lethargy, nose bleed, skin and eye irritation,
and kidney irritation if sensitive to barberry extract. This formula contains
thyme extract, which may lead to dizziness, vomiting, and breathing difficulties
in sensitive individuals. This formula may potentially react with
antibiotics. Consult your physician for more information. Banes-Marshall L, Cawley P, Phillips CA. In vitro activity
of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil against bacterial and Candida spp.
isolates from clinical specimens. Br J Biomed Sci 2001;58(3):139-45. Cox SD et al. The mode of antimicrobial action of the
essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil). J Appl Microbiol
2000 Jan;88(1):170-5. Hammer KA, Carson CF, Riley TV. Melaleuca alternifolia (tea
tree) oil inhibits germ tube formation by Candida albicans. Med Mycol 2000.
Oct;38(5):355-62. Mahajan VM, Sharma A, Rattan A. Antimycotic activity of
berberine sulphate: an alkaloid from an Indian medicinal herb. Sabouraudia
1982 Mar;20(1):79-81. Pattnaik S, Subramanyam VR, Bapaji M, Kole CR. Antibacterial
and antifungal activity of aromatic constituents of essential oils.
Microbios 1997;89(358):39-46. Carson CF, Riley TV. Antimicrobial activity of the major
components of the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia. J Appl Bacteriol
1995 Mar;78(3):264-269. Healthnotes Clinical Essentials. Copyright 2004. Healthnotes,
Inc.
40 mg.
15 mg.
266 mg.
266 mg.
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References:
two vegetable capsules contain:
barberry (Berberis vulgaris) extract (6:1)
100 mg.
grapefruit seed extract
calcium (calcium undecylenate)
lavender extract
(standardized
to contain 15% essential oil)
tea tree oil extract
(standardized
to contain 15% essential oil)
red thyme extract
133 mg.
(standardized
to contain 15% essential oil)
4–6 capsules per day, in divided doses, just before meals, with 6–8 oz. water.
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