It's Buhner's 5 herbs in one, but I think this product is from Klinghardt.

Quintessence:
http://www.spectrumsupplements.com/content.asp?node=399&lang=enOrganic
Quintessence Tincture (60ml/2fl.oz). Ingredients: Andrographis, Smilax, Stephania Root, Japanese Knotweed & Red Root

Read what each is for:

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(2) Chuan Xin Lian (Andrographis paniculata)



Properties: Bitter, cold

Meridians entered: Large Intestine, Lung, Small Intestine, Stomach

Characteristics: Cooling, resolves toxicity



Actions: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antispirochetal, antifilarial, antimalarial, vermicidal, antitumor, antidiarrheal, antidiabetic, immune stimulant. Chuan Xin Lian has shown to be a powerful agent in the control of parasitic diseases, it has been used effectively in the treatment of leptospirosis, and syphilis, which are both spirochetal diseases. It has shown to be effective against the Hepatitis B virus in vitro trails in China. It has shown to be effective in treating HIV in vitro trials by reducing viral load and increasing CD4 cell counts, and enhances AZT activity.[5]

Functions: It is antispirochetal and enhances immune function, protects heart muscle, and is anti-inflammatory. It enhances liver function and protects the liver. Chuan Xin Lian has shown to be effective against inflammation-mediated neurodegeneration in the brain because it easily crosses the blood brain barrier and accumulates in significant quantities in central nervous system tissues (brain, spinal cord, and cerebral spinal

fluid). [6] Chuan Xin Lian clears heat and resolves fire toxicity, and treats fire toxins on the skin such as sores and carbuncles. It can be applied topically for snakebite. It has been used to treat parasitic diseases such as leptospirosis.

Indications: Lyme infection with heart involvement, arthritic inflammation, low immune function, brain fog, confusion, and neuroborreliosis (Lyme brain infection).

Chemistry: Radioactively labeled andrographolides studies have indicated that andrographolides accumulate through the body in the following concentrations after 48 hours: Brain and spinal cord 20.9%, spleen 14.9%, heart 11.1%, lung 10.9%, rectum 8.6%, kidney 7.9%, liver 5.6%, uterus 5.1%, ovary 5.1%, intestines 3.2%.

Dosage: Initial – 1-4, 400mg capsules 3-4x daily of a preparation of 10% Andrographolides. Start with lower dose 1 pill 3-4x daily for 1 week to allow GI tract to adjust then increase gradually to maximum. Take for 8 to 12 months until the disease is either under control or eradicated.

In a decoction 9-15 grams per day. The herb is exceptionally bitter.

Source: Bulk: TCM practitioner.

Contraindications: Pregnancy, Inhabits progesterone production-avoid for conception,

may cause mild constipation, avoid if active GB disease is present.



(3) Hu Zhang (Polygonum cuspidatum, Japanese Knotweed)



Properties: Bitter, Cold

Meridians entered: Liver, Gallbaldder, Lung

Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, eliminates wind, expels dampness, transforms

phlegm, cools heat and resolves toxicity.



In Chinese Medicine Hu Zhang unblocks the channels and stops pain, clears heat and resolves dampness, expels pathogenic wind, resolves toxicity: for skin infections, burns, carbuncles, and snakebite. It governs wind in the joints as well as blood stasis. Hu Zhang has come to the forefront because of the high content one of its primary constituent chemicals resveratrol which is a potent vasodilator and inhibitor of platlet aggregation.

Actions: Antibacterial, antiviral, antischistosomal, antispirochetal, anti-fungal, immunostimulant, immunomodulant, anti-inflammatory, angiogenesis modulator, CNS relaxant, anti-inflammatory, and protectant, antioxidant.[7]

Functions: Modulates and enhances immune function, and is active against a number of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria including leptopira and treponema denticola spirochetes, is anti-inflammatory for both arthritic and bacterial inflammations, protects the body against endotoxin damage, helps reduce Herxheimer reactions and is a cardioprotector. It blocks MMP-1 and MMP-3 induction (metalloproteinases MMPs that are stimulated by Lyme spirochetal actions – contributing to “Lyme arthritis”) It is directly active in reducing MMP-9 levels through both the JNK and protein kinase C-delta pathways, and has been found to specifically inhibit MMP-9 gene transcription. Hu Zhang specifically protects the brain from inflammatory damage, microbial endotoxins, and bacterial infections. It enhances blood flow to the eye, heart, skin and joints. It is very effective in reducing or eliminating skin responses to Lyme disease. Resvertrol has been found to increase white blood cell counts during radiation and chemotherapy. It also simulates the formation of fibroblasts. Resveratrol inhibits metastases, cuts off tumor blood supply, and helps normalize cell differentiation in cancer.[8]

Dosage: Tablets- 1 to 4 tablets 3-4x daily depending on severity of symptoms. Begin at the lowest dose and increase incrementally every 7 days, that is, after 7 days take two tablets 3x day, then 3 tablets 3x daily, then 4 tablet 4x daily, then 4 tablets 4x daily. Maintain this dosage for at least 60 days. As symptoms decrease the dosage can be incrementally lowered to a maintenance dose. Maintain the use of the herb for 8-12 months or until symptoms or infection is resolved. If symptoms worsen upon lowering the dose, increase. Whole herb powder- 8 to 16 (00 sized caps) in 4 equal doses daily

Decoction- 9-30g taken internally in whole form or as a decoction.

Source: Tablets- Source Naturals (500mg), Bulk – TCM Practitioner

Contraindications: Very safe herb, primarily GI upset are potential side effects, avoid for pregnancy, toxic dose is 75g.

(7) (Han) Fang Ji (Stephania tetrandra, stephania root)



Properties: Bitter, acrid, cold

Meridians entered: Bladder, Spleen, Kidney

Characteristics: Clears damp-heat, facilitates the fluid pathways, treats painful

obstruction.

Actions: Expels wind dampness and alleviates pain, for wind damp heat collecting in the channels with such symptoms as fever and red, swollen, hot and painful joints.

Functions: Lyme borrelia stimulate the production of interleukin 1-beta(IL-1b) and to a lesser extent, IL-alpha, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a), IL-6, and IL-8 in a number of locations in the body including the brain and at joint locations. Fang Ji is specific for reducing these particular cytokines (and chemokine). The plant alkaloids cross the blood/brain barrier and act powerfully in reducing inflammation in the brain. The anti-inflammatory effect of stephania is considered to be corticosteroid-lik in its effectiveness. It is effective for reducing NF-kB and IL-6 levels in the brain during neuroborreliosis.[12]

Dosage: In a decoction 4.5 – 9g

Source: TCM practitioner

Contraindications: This herb is very bitter and cold and can injure the normal qi of the Spleen and Stomach, and should not be used with those patients that are deficient or have weak digestion.




(8) Tu Fu Ling (Similax glabra)



Properties: Sweet, bland, neutral

Meridians entered: Liver, Stomach

Characteristics: Removes damp-heat, resolves toxicity, eases the joints



Tu Fu Ling can remove damp-heat by guiding it out through the urine, it is/was used for skin lesions and late-stage muscle spasms associated with syphilis and syphilitic sores, as well as those due to mercury toxicity. It is good for treating psoriasis, and skin conditions associated with advanced stages of Lyme disease. In China it has been used to treat type II diabetes, and in removing uric acid for the treatment of gout. In India it has been used to treat cervical spondylosis of the spine.[13]

Actions: Used to clear toxins, by binding endotoxins in the blood (blood cleanser). Immunomodulatory, antibacterial, antiparasitical, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, enhances biavailability of other herbs (and drugs), analgesic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiallergic, antiasthmatic, antimutagenic, antifungal, antifatigue.[14]

Functions: Tu Fu Ling lessens the effect of Herxheimer reactions from the die off of spirochetes and coinfectious organisms by its ability to bind endotoxins in the blood stream. It is best used with Lyme infections with skin involvement, arthritic

inflammation, Herxheimer reactions, unresolved weakness, brain fog, and confusion.

Dosage: 425-500mg capsules. 1 to 3 caps 4x daily for 8-12 months. Begin at the lower dose and increase in increments every 7 days as with other herbs. Maintain highest dose for 60 days minimum. As Lyme symptoms reduce, the amount of herb can likewise be reduced to a maintenance dose. 10 – 30 g as a decoction.

Source: Tablets: TCM practitioner for bulk.

Contraindications: Large dosages may cause intestinal upset.

This is what Red Root is for:
http://www.herbalextractsplus.com/red-root.cfm