by Dr. Thierry Schmitz

Viral infections are very common, often benign but sometimes dreadful. It is the lack of effective treatment that is the biggest problem. A new natural solution is available to us thanks to new discoveries in aromatherapy.

History of a viral infection.

It begins with contagion, which usually occurs through direct contact between people (droplets of saliva, sexual intercourse, touching...) but also sometimes through ingestion of food as with the hepatitis A virus.

Then, depending on its affinity for an organ, the virus will parasite the cells of the liver (hepatitis virus), the cells of the respiratory tree (influenza virus), the cells of the intestine (gastroenteritis virus...

It will then take some time for the virus to multiply within the cells it has parasitized. This is the incubation phase. This time is variable and depends on the virulence of the virus and the resistance of the organism. It can vary from a few hours to several months depending on the virus.

Finally the symptoms of the viral disease will appear and they are common to almost all viruses: from fever which is usually high, chills, hot sweats, tremors, severe fatigue, headaches and aches. Some viruses also cause specific symptoms: the herpes virus will give fever blisters, hepatitis viruses will cause jaundice, intestinal viruses will induce diarrhea etc...

The evolution is usually favorable because the patient will eliminate the virus through his immune system. In this case, the viruses are eliminated and the person heals completely. In other cases, the virus remains implanted in the organism and remains "latent" in an organ and will resume its virulence during a moment of weakness of the immune system (example of the fever blister which reappears during each stress). Sometimes, finally, the virus wins and kills the patient, as is the case with the AIDS virus or certain hepatitis.

Viral infections: acute or chronic.

The majority of viral infections are acute (fluThese symptoms last for a few days until the immune system does its job of eliminating the virus.

If the immune response is insufficient to eliminate the infected cells and permanently block the multiplication of the virus, the disease enters the chronic stage. Some viruses will remain in our body and they can reactivate at any time as observed for the herpes virus, CMV (CytoMegaloVirus) or EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus responsible for mononucleosis. Worse, some viruses persist and continue to multiply if the balance with the immune response is in favor of the virus; however, even after several years the phenomenon can switch and viral multiplication can stop.

Treatments for viral infections in conventional medicine.

En fait, on se contente d’un traitement symptomatique : des antipyrétiques contre la fièvre, des analgésiques contre les courbatures, un anti-diarrhéique contre les diarrhées. Les antibiotiques ne sont d’aucune utilité car ils détruisent les bactéries mais pas les virus ! Contre certains virus, il existe des antiviraux dont l’efficacité est médiocre mais les effets secondaires importants (exemple de la trithérapie contre le sida). Alors face à ce constat, se tourner vers des solutions naturelles peut aider à résoudre le problème comme par exemple avec le PhytoBV.

Homeopathic treatments for influenza infections.

In the simplest cases, good results are obtained with homeopathy especially if treatment is started at the first symptoms. If you choose the right remedy, you can quickly treat an influenza-like illness with the great classics:

REMEDIATE FEVER AND INVASION OF GRIP WITHOUT GENERALIZED PAIN(5 granules 3x/day)

• ACONIT 7CH: if fever is high, with abrupt onset with chills, dry skin, and thirst. If the patient warms up and sweats, the indication of Aconite ceases in favor of Belladonna;
• BELLADONNA 7CH: if fever is high, with abrupt onset with sweating of covered parts, congested face radiates heat; headache is pounding. The subject asks for calm because he is hypersensitive to noise, light, shocks.
• FERRUM PHOSPHORICUM 7CH: if the onset of fever is insidious, usually in a pale, tired child, the child continues to play and it is transient redness of the cheeks that alerts the mother. The temperature fluctuates around 37.5°C - 38.5°C, at most.

REMEDIATE FEVER AND STROKE WITH GENERALIZED PAIN (5 granules 3x/day)

• EUPATORIUM PERFOLIATUM 7CH: if aches and pains are generalized, muscular and bony. Sensation that the bones are painful. The movement of the eyes hurts and the pressure makes it worse. The subject is thirsty;
• GELSEMIUM 7CH: if there is a feeling of despondency, numbness, wobbly legs. Tremors are felt inside the body. Headache and lack of thirst characterize this remedy;
• RHUS TOXICODENDRON 7CH: if there is pain in the joints that movement improves for a short time, the patient turns over and over in bed. The thirst is strong and he shivers as soon as he discovers himself.
• BRYONIA 7CH: if the fever is of gradual onset with thirst for large glasses of cold water spaced out, the patient lies on the painful side; he remains motionless. The headache is frontal;
• ARNICA MONTANA 7CH: if the bed seems too hard, the patient searches for his place as if he had aches, but nothing improves him. His body is cold, his nose is cold, but his head is warm. He asks to be alone and prefers not to speak.

Treatments of viral infections in phyto-aromatherapy.

It is at the level of the aromatic molecules that we find the most powerful antivirals. The problem is to get enough essential oils into the body to eliminate the viruses. We use the internal way in the form of capsules elaborated by a Belgian laboratory which carries out the extraction of essential oils with cold supercritical CO2.

L’antiviral le plus puissant est actuellement le Complexe BV qui contient :

1. The root of ginger: contains an antiviral essential oil, especially against the flu virus.

2. The bark of Ceylon cinnamon: contains an essential oil that is a very broad-spectrum anti-infective, effective against: gram-positive bacteria (staphylococci, streptococci), gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas, E-Coli, Proteus), viruses and several molds (candida, aspergillus).

3. The clove: contains an antiviral essential oil, mainly against the flu virus, and even against bird flu.

4. The ravintsara which is active against most viruses.

5. The Tea Tree is a tree whose leaves contain an essential oil with a very broad spectrum (bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal and antiparasitic).

Le Complexe BV sera très efficace dans les infections virales aigues  de type syndrome grippal et grippe :

6 Complex BV capsules per day (2 morning/2 noon/2 evening) before meals will control a flu in 48 hours.

However, the most interesting aspect is the treatment of chronic viral infections for which there is currently no really effective solution. Treatment is now available for some particularly resistant viruses such as Epstein Barr, hepatitis A-B-C, cytomegalovirus and herpes viruses. This treatment represents a real hope for all patients with chronic hepatitis, provided that they are treated long enough according to the following scheme

- 15 days: 4 x 1 capsule per day (morning, noon, around 4pm, evening)

- then 1 month: 3 x 1 capsule per day (morning, noon, around 4pm)

- then 8 months: 2 x 1 capsule per day (morning, noon)

There is another anti-viral, the ORL Complex which will be more particularly active against all bacterial or viral infections, acute or chronic of the ORL sphere (Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Otitis, Angina, Pharyngitis, Laryngitis). The dosage is 4 ENTERNAL COMPLEX capsules per day (1 morning/2 noon/1 evening) before meals until symptoms disappear.

The product contains:

- of niaouli , Ceylon cinnamon bark and thym which have anti-inflammatory and immunostimulant properties. Niaouli acts mainly in the ENT sphere because it has a vasoconstrictor effect on the mucous membranes of the nose and clears the sinuses.

- from green tea which contains a source of epogallocatechin-3 gallate (EGCG) and polyphenols. These substances have an antiviral effect and have proven to be effective against rhinovirus and respiratory syncytial virus.

The last anti-infective product is the FREE Complex which will be particularly active on the bronchopulmonary sphere. It will be used in the event of acute infections like the tracheitis or the bronchitis, at a rate of 4 capsules per day (1 morning/2 midday/1 evening) before the meals until disappearance of the symptoms. But it also improves the patients suffering from chronic pathologies of the pulmonary sphere like chronic bronchitis, emphysema and asthma in use on a longer duration (1 to 3 months) at a rate of 3 capsules per day (1 morning/1 midday/1 evening) before the meals.

The product contains:

- from curcuma and black spruce which have an anti-inflammatory effect by stimulating natural corticosteroid production via the adrenals.

- from myrtle which contains an essential oil whose main components (1,8-cineole and α-pinenes) have a balsamic effect on the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract: myrtle calms inflamed respiratory mucous membranes and reduces tingling. A new active substance was recently discovered in myrtle under the name of myrtucommulone which has a regenerative effect on the lungs.

- of Ceylon cinnamon bark and thym which have anti-inflammatory and immunostimulant properties. Thyme also has an antispasmodic effect on the respiratory tract.

Don't forget the immune system.

In chronic and intractable viral infections such as viral hepatitis, it is often helpful to stimulate the immune system that has been found to be deficient. I have been successfully using a patented sterol/steroline compound for many years, which is a remarkable immunomodulator at a dose of 3 capsules per day between meals.

Regenerate your liver.

In chronic viral hepatitis, the liver is often damaged by the virus and some patients even risk cirrhosis. Fortunately, there is a way in natural medicine to rebuild the liver thanks to a standardized extract of Milk Thistle (silymarin) associated with soy lecithin and flaxseed oil. Silymarin is one of the most powerful hepato-protective and regenerative substances. It can regenerate damaged liver tissues and protect this organ from the effects of natural or chemical toxins. I recently avoided a liver transplant in 2 patients thanks to this treatment.

For more information, write to: drschmitz@ymail.com

You may also like this article: Is it still necessary to be vaccinated after 50 years of age?