In the 1980s, a home gardener in Florida was surprised to discover that the grapefruit seeds he had thrown into his compost did not decompose. The story could have ended there if the gardener in question had not been a doctor, immunologist and physicist! It is a happy coincidence that Dr. Jacob Harich likes gardening, since he is the one who made this discovery and then started to study the phenomenon in the laboratory. Through this experiment, he concluded that the substance contained in the grapefruit seed was more effective and less toxic than traditional antibiotics.

Let's avoid seeds... but not grapefruit seeds!

Such a study has obviously generated many others, notably by renowned institutions such as the Pasteur Institute or the Southern Research Institute, which have all demonstrated that grapefruit seed extract or GSE has a much broader spectrum of action than originally thought.

Indeed, where conventional antibiotics act mainly on bacteria, EPP is also active on viruses, yeasts, fungi and even on some parasites! It has been shown to be active on no less than 800 strains of viruses and bacteria, and on nearly one hundred strains of yeast and fungi.

It has also been shown that grapefruit seed extract acts without side effects and is non-toxic to the body; it would take nearly 4000 times the recommended dose to reach a level that could poison the consumer! Be careful, however, because EPP (and grapefruit, for that matter) can interact with certain medications, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or cholesterol. People with citrus allergies should also be wary, starting with low doses and seeking advice from a qualified health professional.

EPP has multiple uses, whether for internal or external use, prevention or treatment, in humans, animals and plants!

Here are some examples of applications in external use (the list is very limited!):

• Feverbug: 6 drops in a spoonful of vegetable oil. The mixture is to be applied several times a day.
• Tartar: 2 drops directly on wet toothbrush, 3 times a day.
• Acne: 5 drops rubbed into palms and applied to damp face. Avoid the eye area.
• Bad breath: gargle with 5 to 10 drops mixed with a glass of water.
• Wart: pure extract directly on the wart, twice a day.
• Nail fungus: file the nail as short as possible and apply a few pure drops twice a day.

Internally, grapefruit seed extract is used to treat inflammation, gastrointestinal infections, colds, flus and any complications due to yeast and fungi. The average dosage is 6 to 30 drops, 2 to 3 times a day. Don't hesitate to ask for advice!

For our animal friends, EPP can be used to fight against fleas, ticks, mycosis... 60 drops diluted in 1 liter of water and sprayed on the animal will help fight these plagues.

For plants, same principle: 6 to 8 drops in a liter of water to spray on the affected plant to fight against aphids, fungi and molds.