Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) is a must-have in the natural medicine kit. In 1980, Jacob Harich, an American immunologist, discovered that grapefruit seeds did not degrade in his compost. He then decided to analyze them and discovered their high content in bio-flavonoid which confer antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. Recommended as a treatment for gastroenteritis (among other things) by some American doctors, EPP is also excellent for prevention and this, for the whole family, even the youngest. Discover in this article why grapefruit seed extract has a place of choice among all natural remedies as well as some examples of use.
If there is one natural remedy to have at home, it is grapefruit seed extract. Its multiple properties make it an ally of choice in the field of prevention as well as in the relief of small everyday injuries.
Grapefruit seed extract and winter diseases
EPP is an anti-bacterial and anti-viral agent. At the first signs of a cold, cough, flu or stomach ache, depending on the laboratory, you can take up to 45 drops diluted in a little water per day.
However, its application is more interesting in prevention. In case of epidemic, in addition to the usual precautions (wash your hands, avoid contact with sick people, etc.), you can take about 20 drops diluted in a little water every 3 days, in the morning.
Grapefruit seed extract and fungal diseases
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The EPP is a antifungal powerful that helps you to contain or even eradicate naturally (provided that you put in place a special diet) digestive mycoses (candidiasis), oral (thrush), vaginal etc...
In case of thrush in newborns, if you are breastfeeding: apply EPP on your breast and take some internally. Then a few drops diluted in a little water to (try to) put in his little mouth with a pipette. The taste is extremely bitter, your child may make a face!
Grapefruit seed extract and dermatological problems
To relieve acne problems, EPP is used internally and can also be applied to the skin with a washable wipe. Taken internally, it will help the drainage of the liver and externally, it will cleanse the skin. However, be careful not to apply it every day to the whole face at the risk of weakening the epidermis, the best being to really target its application only on the spots.
PPE is also very effective in making a worm go away. To be taken internally (dose to be determined with your naturopath) and applied directly to the wart several times a day. It will dry out on the surface and in depth and will eventually disappear.
Grapefruit seed extract and liver detox
The EPP has the advantage of helping the hepatic drainage. Its bitterness facilitates digestion and participates in the detox hepatic by supporting the work of the liver and increasing the secretion of bile.
Thus, not only you digest better but also within the framework of a specific hygiene of life, you exhaust your organization.
The benefits of grapefruit seed extract
Its greatest advantage is that unlike essential oils, diluted EPP can be ingested by children, pregnant and nursing women.
Moreover, there is no risk of overdose. Simply be careful if you are under medication, there are contraindications.
Contra Indication of grapefruit seed extract.
Be careful, there are contraindications with some drugs, especially those against‘hypertension and anti-cholesterol ask your doctor, pharmacist or naturopath about it.
Precautions for use
All of the tips mentioned in this article are only meant to enlighten you as to how to usegrapefruit seed extract. It does not in any way replace a medical consultation, especially if the symptoms persist or worsen. However, with your doctor's approval, PPE can complement the action of your current or future treatment.