The following is excerpted from The Professional's Herbal Formula Handbook No. 22, comprising 128 pages of traditional information and recent scientific data that describes the medical properties, physiological action and therapeutic uses for each of the 24 ingredients outlined in this formula.

Adaptogenic, alterative, anabolic, analgesic, anodyne, antibiotic, anti-cachexic, anti-catarrhal, anti-dyscratic, anti-infective, antioxidant, antiphlogistic (anti-inflammatory), antipyretic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-tetanic, astringent, bacteriostatic (anti-bacterial), balsamic, biocatalyst, calmative, cell proliferant, cholagogue, choleretic, cytophylactic, cytotoxic, decongestant, deobstruent, depurative, detoxicant, disinfectant, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, fungistatic (anti-fungal), immuno-potentiating, immuno-stimulant, microbicidal (anti-microbial), nutritive, rejuvenative, systemic relaxant, sedative, sialagogue, spasmolytic, stimulant (circulatory and secretolytic), tonic, tropho-restorative, vasodilator, vasotonic and viricidal (anti-viral).

Alleviates any general fluids dyscrasia (abnormal or pathological condition) throughout the blood vessels, mucous membranes and tissue-systems in the ears accompanied by aches or dull painful throbbing sensations, feverish states, catarrhal conditions, vertigo (giddiness or dizziness), tinnitus, deafness or impaired hearing capabilities and various infectious or inflammatory conditions associated with the onset of multiple forms of ear disorders (including otalgia [earache or reflex pain in the ear], otitis [infection or inflammation of the ear], impacted cerumen [hardened accumulations of a waxlike secretion which forms a solid mass that adheres to the walls of the external auditory canal] or inspissated cerumen [dried earwax] throughout the external auditory meatus, and eliminates any form of cachexia (state of malnourishment and general debility) throughout the ear cavities accompanied by adhesions, catarrhal states (excessive mucoid or phlegmatic conditions), degenerative disorders, desquamation, furuncles, impactions, lesions, obstructions, parasitic fungi, septicemia, serous exudations, Streptococcus mucosus, or suppuration; relieves any acute catarrhal otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear, tympanum or eardrum cavity) characterized by painless obstructed sensations, tinnitis, impaired hearing capabilities, and inflammatory closure of the eustachian tubes, due to acute coryza or infectious fevers; removes any chronic catarrhal otitis media characterized by contraction of the tensor tympani, retraction of the chain of auditory ossicles and subsequent impaction of the stapes in the oval window, due to excessive accumulations of nasopharyngeal catarrh; eliminates any acute purulent otitis media characterized by intense pain, fever, tinnitus, and dull hearing conditions, due to the presence of exanthemas associated with the passage of pathogenic bacteria or microbes from the nasopharynx into the middle ear; eases any chronic purulent otitis media accompanied by earache, tinnitus, vertigo, profuse offensive discharges, necrosed ossicles, and perforations in the tympanic membranes, due to the presence of Staphlococcus spp. in the inflamed middle ear; removes any inflammatory conditions in the mastoid cells of the ear accompanied by fever, swelling, suppurative pus, deep-seated pain and tenderness throughout the mastoid process, and relieves any circumscribed or furuncular inflammation throughout the external auditory meatus accompanied by fever, delirium, intense pain, tinnitus or deafness; alleviates any sudden or gradual impaired hearing capabilities accompanied by vertigo (giddiness or dizziness) or tinnitus associated with excessive accumulations of various fungi throughout the external auditory meatus, as well as associated with an impacted cerumen (due to increased glandular activity or obstructions that interfere with the release of various secretory flows); removes any catarrhal deafness, as well as any irritative or eczematous conditions throughout the inner ear or external auditory canal (due to inspissated cerumen); eliminates any acute or chronic catarrhal or purulent otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear or tympanitis) aggravated by pressure, and usually accompanied by pain, fever, hearing abnormalities, deafness, tinnitus, vertigo and purulent or suppurative discharges; displays antipyretic and febrifuge activity in order to reduce any fevers associated with excessive toxic waste accumulations throughout the sinus cavities, as well as any feverish states throughout the blood vessels, mucous membranes or tissue-systems of the inner ear passages; exhibits significant antispasmodic, balsamic, calmative, relaxant, sedative and spasmolytic effects upon the blood vessels, mucous membranes and tissue-systems throughout the ear passages in order to soothe and relieve any localized aching or dull painful throbbing sensations associated with various infectious or inflammatory conditions, due to the presence of excessive accumulations of catarrh, pathogenic bacteria or microbes, parasitic fungi, suppuration, septicemia, impactions (obstructions), and various other degenerative conditions; displays analgesic and anodyne properties in order to soothe and relieve any aches, dull pain or throbbing sensations associated with otitis (ear inflammation) or earaches (accompanied by catarrhal congestion), as well as various other painful inflammatory conditions throughout the ear passages; exhibits significant choleretic and cholagogue properties in order to remove any putrefaction or septicemia in the bloodstream, which ultimately leads to the development of autointoxication (auto-toxemia) throughout the ear passages or external auditory canal; acts as an astringent to the auditory mucosa by (1) reducing any excessive mucus discharges, (2) increasing the tonicity of the mucous membranes, and (3) providing sedative effects upon these structures during conditions involving prolonged irritation, and acts as an effective astringent in order to alleviate any chronic inflammatory conditions throughout the inner ear or external auditory canal that lead to the onset of acute or chronic otitis media; demonstrates astringent activity in order to strengthen the functional capabilities of the spleen, thereby maintaining proper blood supplies within the blood vessels and capillaries throughout the ear passages; alleviates various catarrhal conditions throughout the mucous membranes in the sinus cavities or nasal passages that lead to the onset of sinusitis and nasal catarrh accompanied by profuse secretions of thick, viscous yellow (or yellow-green) muco-pus discharges, and expels any mucus deposits or accumulations from the sinus passages by chemically irritating the mucous membrane lining of the bronchioles in order to facilitate the expulsion of various toxic waste materials; displays anti-catarrhal and expectorant properties in order to accelerate and strengthen the functional capabilities of the entire expectoration process, thereby facilitating the loosening and expulsion of any excessive gummy or viscid mucoid or phlegmatic accumulations throughout the sinus cavities, nasal passages and throat region associated with the onset of acute or chronic catarrhal or purulent otitis media, impacted or inspissated cerumen (that leads to deafness, tinnitus or vertigo), earaches (accompanied by catarrhal congestion) or inflammation of the external auditory meatus; exhibits cytophylactic and cytotoxic activity in order to provide stronger cellular defense mechanisms against many physical or chemical agents, and displays anti-infective and disinfectant properties in order to promote increased resistance by destroying any invasive or harmful pathogenic bacteria, microbes or viruses that are often responsible for various infectious states or inflammatory conditions; exhibits bacteriostatic, microbicidal and viricidal activity in order to strengthen and increase the resistance of the blood vessels, mucous membranes or tissue-systems throughout the ears against any invasive or harmful pathogenic (disease-bearing) bacteria or microbes, as well as to inhibit the further development of any infectious or inflammatory conditions associated with the onset of otalgia or otitis; displays broad-spectrum antibiotic, bacteriostatic, fungistatic, immuno-stimulatory and microbicidal activity (due to the presence of a high content of biologically-active alkaloids such as berberine, hydrastine and canadine) in order to destroy a wide range of harmful pathogenic bacteria,microbes, protozoa and fungi, including Staphlococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Chlamydia spp., Corynebacterium diphtheria, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Vibrio cholerae, Diplococcus pneumonia, Pseudomonas spp., Shigella meningitidis, S. dysenteriae, Entamoeba histolytica, Trichomonas vaginalis, Treponema pallidum, Giardia lamblia, Leishmania donovani, Neisseria gonorrhea, N. meningitidis and Candida albicans; inhibits the adhesion of Streptococcus spp. to host cells (due to the presence of berberine) by (1) causing these bacteria to lose lipoteichoic acid (LTA), and (2) preventing the adhesion of fibronectin to the streptococci (as well as eluting or "washing out" any previously bound fibronectin); demonstrates significant antiphlogistic effects in order to inhibit the formation of certain inflammatory compounds (such as histamine, leukotrienes, prostaglandin, serine proteases and thromboxanes), as well as to reduce any severe inflammatory swelling associated with any degenerative conditions by exerting an extremely positive influence towards correcting any internal inflammatory conditions throughout the blood vessels, mucous membranes or tissue-systems in the ears; soothes the mucous membrane linings throughout the inner ear or external auditory canal during any infective, congestive or inflammatory conditions, and displays tropho-restorative effects upon any irritated, inflamed or ulcerated mucous membranes in the ears; reduces any inflamed swellings, and soothes the mucous membranes throughout the upper respiratory tract during those inflammatory conditions induced by various infectious states (due to the presence of berberine); exhibits significant antiseptic activity by destroying the vitality of any organized living ferments in order to prevent the onset of putrefaction or septicemia, and precipitates the proteins in any inflamed tissues in order to provide a mildly antiseptic and protective coating (under which the regeneration of new tissue occurs) for the blood vessels, mucous membranes and tissue-systems throughout the ear passages or external auditory canal; acts as an effective antiseptic in order to remove any septic conditions associated with tissue degeneration or ulceration, and promotes increased suppuration and a steady toning or restorative impression to the entire glandular system (especially the liver, spleen and lymph glands); displays biocatalytic activity in order to enhance greater assimilation of those essential nutrients that are necessary for the increased production of energy and vitality, thereby accelerating certain rejuvenative processes associated with the repair of any damaged blood vessels, mucous membranes or tissue-systems throughout the ear passages; acts as a biocatalyst in order to accelerate and accentuate the transport of all the other herbal ingredients throughout the entire organism to specific areas of the body, and displays significant antioxidant effects in order to enhance the transport of additional oxygen directly into the cells and tissue-systems throughout the ear passages and external auditory canal; acts as a cell proliferant in order to stimulate increased cellular mitosis (cell division and reproduction) in an adequate nutritional environment, as well as to accelerate the healing processes by promoting increased granulation and greater resolution during the repair of any damaged blood vessels, tissue-systems or mucous membranes throughout the ear passages; displays cell proliferant activity in order to inhibit the normal aging process within the cells or tissue-systems, thereby extending the overall lifespan of the entire organism; exhibits anabolic activity in order to accelerate the production of DNA and RNA (which enhances the production of proteins in the form of antibodies), while increasing protein and lipid synthesis in the bone marrow and DNA/RNA content in the adrenals and lymph nodes (along with increased body weight and enhanced re-synthesis of glycogen and high-energy phosphate compounds); demonstrates powerful adaptogenic (balancing and strengthening) activity in order to increase the overall resistance of an organism towards any adverse influences or stressful conditions (whether they be physical, chemical or biological), especially throughout the blood vessels, mucous membranes and tissue-systems of the ears, and both the central (cerebro-spinal centers) and peripheral nervous systems; exhibits immuno-potentiating and immuno-stimulatory effects in order to enhance greater long-term immune potential and overall systemic immunity (or immune cell activity) and increased immune response (by activating the body's natural defense mechanisms), particularly in relation to the removal or restoration of any degenerative conditions throughout the blood vessels, mucous membranes and tissue-systems in the ear passages or external auditory canal; displays profound immuno-stimulatory effects by increasing the blood supply to the spleen (due to the action of berberine), thereby promoting optimal activity of the splenic function and the subsequent production and release of many immuno-potentiating compounds in the form of small molecular weight peptides (such as tuftsin); exhibits immuno-stimulatory activity against various infectious conditions within the mucous membrane lining throughout the inner ear, and acts as a potent activator for increased macrophage activity for the purpose of engulfing and destroying any harmful pathogenic or mold-like bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and various other invasive microbes or infective organisms (due to the presence of berberine); demonstrates sialagogue activity in order to promote increased salivation from the salivary glands, especially during the onset of various inflammatory conditions; acts as a secretolytic stimulant in order to promote increased gastric, enteric, pancreatic or intestinal secretory and motor activity, and enhances greater peripheral circulation (due to its antioxidant activity); improves the quality and quantity of the microcirculation, thereby enhancing greater circulatory flows to those cells or tissue-systems located throughout the inner ear or external auditory canal; re-establishes effective tissue perfusion while increasing the perfusion rate to various areas throughout the vascular system (e.g., arterial, arteriolar, microcirculatory, venular and venous components), and displays antioxidant and circulatory stimulant effects in order to prevent any lowered oxygen intake (oxygenation) or insufficiency (deficient blood circulation) to the inner ear or external auditory canal; displays antioxidant properties in order to oxygenate the blood, thereby destroying any parasitic infections (due to the presence of fungi or otoacariasis) throughout the ear passages; exhibits significant antioxidant effects in order to provide greater oxygen-transport capabilities throughout the blood vessels, mucous membranes or tissue-systems of the ear passages or external auditory canal, as well as enhance the transport of additional oxygen directly into the cells and tissue-systems throughout the entire organism; promotes increased circulatory equilibrium, as well as increased blood flows throughout those capillaries that are responsible for transporting various essential nutrients directly into the mucous membranes or tissue-systems of the ears; acts as a circulatory stimulant by increasing the blood flows throughout the circulatory system in order to enhance greater nutrient transport, absorption and utilization, thereby accelerating the healing processes associated with the repair of any nutritional deficiencies or insufficiency throughout the entire organism; acts as an effective nutritive and rejuvenative tonic to the blood vessels, mucous membranes or tissue-systems in the ears during convalescence (due to the presence of rich sources of carbohydrates, chromium, cobalt, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, protein, selenium, silicon, zinc and vitamins B1, B2 and C) in order to enrich, nourish and replenish any nutritional deficiencies or insufficiency throughout the circulatory system, which leads to the development of various degenerative or debilitative conditions associated with otalgia, otitis, impacted or inspissated cerumen and impaired hearing capabilities (such as aching or dull painful throbbing sensations, irritation, inflammation, catarrhal conditions, suppuration, septicemia or ulceration associated with excessive accumulations of toxic debris or metabolic waste materials [due to improper food combinations], pathogenic bacteria and microbes or excessive catarrhal conditions throughout the sinuses and ear passages); demonstrates significant rejuvenative and restorative properties upon the basic plasma tissue-systems throughout the entire organism, thereby enhancing the production of vital bodily fluids while providing greater enrichment through increased assimilation of the various organic mineral salts; accelerates the recuperative processes that are essential in order to overcome any chronic degenerative or debilitative diseases or illnesses, while facilitating greater recovery response during convalescence in order to fully regain optimal health and well-being; exhibits beneficial effects upon the entire portal and venous systems (due to its stimulating vasotonic effects), and promotes optimal activity of the spleen (which is responsible for filtering the blood) by enhancing the release of certain compounds that potentiate greater immune function; stimulates the entire glandular system, and tonifies the mucous membranes throughout the inner ear and external auditory canal; accelerates the overall healing processes throughout the entire organism during various inflammatory or infectious conditions, and promotes increased tissue repair throughout the blood vessels, mucous membranes or tissue-systems in the ear passages or external auditory canal; alleviates any lymphatic congestion, and removes any protoplasmic poisons; eliminates various obstructions or extreme toxemia (chronic systemal toxicity), as well as any chronic blood stasis (diminution of the flow of blood or other bodily fluids); activates the bodily processes of detoxification and elimination in order to cleanse and purify the bloodstream and tissue-systems, and acts as an eliminative vasotonic to the blood, liver and splenic functions (as well as upon the eliminative functions of the lymphatic system); enhances the overall cleansing process by dilating the surface capillaries in order to more effectively remove any toxic debris or metabolic waste materials through the pores of the skin, and increases the secretion and elimination of urine in order to provide further support to the inner cleansing process; displays alterative activity in order to correct any disordered bodily function, thereby activating increased alterations in both metabolic and tissue functions as a defensive measure against the onset of acute or chronic disease; exhibits restorative effects in order to regain increased vigor or vitality and greater strength, while enhancing normal tissue and metabolic functional capabilities; demonstrates alterative and restorative properties in order to re-establish healthy systemic functional capabilities, as well as to establish greater vascular tone throughout the entire organism (due to its ability to stimulate increased secretory flows); exhibits alterative effects in order to stimulate the anabolic growth processes, thereby enhancing the repair of any degenerated, deteriorated and debilitated cells or tissues (while promoting the elimination of any catabolic waste materials); displays tonifying effects in order to permanently enhance the overall energy-levels throughout the entire organism, without adversely affecting the functional capabilities of any particular organ or system.

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