Lyme disease: Treatments and some cases discussed
LIVE tomorrow on the IMA Platform; Join Drs. Saleeby and Moorcroft and FNP Jackman for this discussion. Part 3 in the 3-part series.
Lyme disease is rarely straightforward, especially when complicated by coinfections and chronic symptoms. This week, IMA Senior Fellow and host Dr. Yusuf (JP) Saleeby will be joined by Dr. Tom Moorcroft and Chris Jackman, APRN-CNP for this important discussion. Have your questions ready! Wednesday, June 25 at 7pm ET. Livestream right here on X! or register for this free webinar at www.imahealth.org (Weekly Webinar registration) LIVE 7PM EST tomorrow 6/25/2025. See you there. This series is recorded and searchable on the IMA website.
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Things to discuss would be the herbals.
Samento (Cats claw) and the combos of NUTRA BRL, BRT, etc. If we mention Banderol we should also refer to it as Otoba bark extract. Cryptolepis sanguinolenta and the article that showed it most effective.
Key Herbs & Their Potential Benefits for Lyme Disease:
Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Ghanaian quinine): This herb demonstrates strong activity against both growing and non-growing forms of B. burgdorferi. In lab tests, it even caused complete eradication of the bacteria at a 1% extract concentration, while antibiotics like doxycycline and cefuroxime could not.
Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed): Also shows strong activity against both growing and non-growing forms of the bacteria. It contains resveratrol, an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties that may help alleviate Lyme-associated inflammation.
Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's claw): Possesses anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties. It may help with common Lyme symptoms like joint pain and fatigue.
Artemisia annua (Sweet wormwood): This herb, used in traditional Chinese medicine, has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese skullcap): Known for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.
Juglans nigra (Black walnut): Valued for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antimicrobial properties.
Cistus incanus (Mediterranean rockrose): Has shown activity against Lyme disease bacteria in vitro.
Houttuynia
others.
If we had more time Dr. Moorcroft would tackle the Pharm stuff:
Piperacillin (newer agent being used for Lyme, IV or IM)
Arakoda (tafiquinine)
Doxy
Azithromycin
IVM
HCQ
Nitazoxanide
Mepron / atovaquone
Cipro
Metronidazole
Dapsone
Disulfiram
Minocycline
others.
Identification of Essential Oils with Strong Activity against Stationary Phase Borrelia burgdorferi (published in a journal)
A big one was:
Feng J, Leone J, Schweig S, Zhang Y. Evaluation of Natural and Botanical Medicines for Activity Against Growing and Non-growing Forms of B. burgdorferi. Front Med (Lausanne). 2020 Feb 21;7:6. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2020.00006. PMID: 32154254; PMCID: PMC7050641.
Evaluation of Natural and Botanical Medicines for Activity Against Growing and Non-growing Forms of B. burgdorferi - PubMed (published in another journal)