Fourteen years ago an earnest gardener noticed that when he threw grapefruit seeds on his compost they didn’t rot. Fortunately, being both a doctor and a Einstein Laureate physicist who specialised in finding natural remedies, he investigated.
The result was a remarkable discovery. The extract he made from grapefruit seeds may turn out to be the most potent and benign antimicrobial so far discovered.
A few drops of Dr Harich’s grapefruit seed extract in a glass of water could put a stop to the flu or a sore throat. It can also help control Candida or Gingivitis, and it’s been known to banish athlete’s foot in a single application.
It is highly effective against diarrhoea and food poisoning; It could rid you of worms or parasites; it can even stop you going down with Cholera or dysentery when travelling abroad.
It is very much more potent than tea tree oil. But the best news is; it is natural, inexpensive, and non-toxic.
“Conventional antibiotics only kill bacteria. The grapefruit seed extract has been shown to inactivate viruses, yeasts, fungi, parasites and worms, as well as bacteria”
What was so surprising about Dr Harich’s new discovery was how broad its uses turned out to be. Conventional antibiotics only kill bacteria. The grapefruit seed extract has been shown to inactivate viruses, yeasts, fungi, parasites and worms, as well as bacteria.
“What’s in there that makes it work really isn’t known,” Dr Leo Galland, who has been prescribing the extract to his New York patients for over seven years, told Natural Health magazine, “There’s just something unique about this particular substance. “Whatever it does, it does it without debilitating side effects. “It has the advantage of being very safe,” says Galland.
Dr Louis Parish MD, an investigator for the US. Department of Heath and the FDA, who has treated many people with intestinal problems including dysentery, believes that grapefruit seed extract “gives more symptomatic relief than any other treatment.”
Researcher Astonished
Leading American chiropractor Allan Sachs DC took part in clinical research on the new extract when it first became available. He and his colleagues drew up a list of criteria and evaluated the grapefruit seed extract on each of them.
“Studies from a list of prestigious institutes have demonstrated grapefruit seed extract to be effective against over twenty disease-causing bacteria, more than thirty fungi, and a host of single cell parasites”
After evaluating DR Harich’s extract he reported “I was astounded to find that it scored high marks for each category. Could we have discovered the near perfect antimicrobial? For instance, studies from a list of prestigious institutes have demonstrated grapefruit seed extract to be effective against over twenty disease-causing bacteria, more than thirty fungi, and a host of protozoa (single cell parasites). Several of the viruses studied also succumbed to the extract.”
Bifidobacteria Unaffected
Fortunately grapefruit seed extract does not seem to disturb beneficial gut bacteria. One study which tested the effect of grapefruit seed extract on eczema patients (who frequently have fungal and bacterial infections), found that the
extract significantly inhibited Candida Albicans and E. Coli but left the important Bifidobacteria unchanged, and only slightly reduced the Lactobacllll.
Dr Leo Galland, who prescribes grapefruit seed extract for chronic candidiasis, has reported treatment failure in only two out of 296 cases, and considers it to be “…a major therapeutic breakthrough for patients with chronic parasitic and yeast infections…”
Inhibited Candida albicans and E. Coll, but left the important Bifidobacteria unchanged, and only slightly reduced the Lactobacilli (such as Lactobacilli acidophilus and sallvarius). Their patients’ constipation, flatulence and abdominal discomfort all improved.
But remarkably, this botanical extract seems to tackle at least some viruses. It is too early to say how many. William Shannon, head of Microbiology-Virology Division at Southern Research Institute found that grapefruit seed extract was effective against herpes simplex and one of the influenza viruses.
Interlab, a South American laboratory found that it inactivated the measles virus, and the US Department of Agriculture found that it was effective against four animal viruses, including foot and mouth disease and African swine fever.
Other laboratory tests have shown that grapefruit extract will kill many of the microbes which commonly infect us, including: streptococci, staphylococci, salmonella, pseudomonas, glardia, lysteria, legionella, helicobacter pylori and campylobacter jejuni.
Candida Success
Chronic candidates can be successfully treated with grapefruit seed extract according to the many clinics and medical practitioners now prescribing it.
Dr Leo Galland, who prescribes it for chronic candidiasis, has reported treatment failure in only two out of 297 cases, and considers it to be “…a major therapeutic breakthrough for patients with chronic parasitic and yeast infections…”
He prescribes 5-10 drops twice daily, diluted in at least four ounces of liquid, and stirred well, and advises patients to avoid its slightly bitter taste by mixing it with juice. Regarding resistant patients Dr Galland commented “…I have had some Immuno suppreseed patients taking the preparation for over a year with no apparent development of side effects or drugresistance (resistance of infective microbes to the extract).”
Researches at the Pasteur Institute’s hospital in Nairobi have been using grapefruit seed extract orally with HIV patients for over two years and report dramatic results with secondary infections, including parasitic infections and thrush.
Even on a Baby’s Bottom
Grapefruit seed extract is so safe that you can use a mild solution on a baby’s bottom for nappy rash. Normally it comes as a concentrate, of which you use only a few drops at a time, dissolved into a glass of water or juice.
To stave off a cold you might drink 4 to 8 drops with a hot drink and repeat, if necessary, a few hours later. 2 to 3 drops would be enough for a child in areas where diarrhoea is a problem 3 drops can be taken each morning as a preventative.
However the concentrated extract is extremely strong, must always be diluted in water or juice, and never used in the eyes. This extract is incredibly versatile.
You can gargle with it for sore throats and gum infections, you can even douche with it. It can be applied, very diluted, to acne, warts, skin irritations and problem nails. Or you can add 30 drops to the bathwater (often helpful for children).
It can also be used as a nasal rinse, dissolved in glycerine for ear infections, or added to your shampoo to control dandruff. The only side effect that has been noticed is an occasional mild discomfort when yeasts or bacteria begin a “die off” process.
Starting on just a few drops a day and raising it gradually will minimise this. Often, taking a probiotic supplement is appropriate as well, For maximum effect they should be taken several hours apart.
Natural Disinfectant Too
Besides its multiple uses within the human body, grapefruit seed extract has many more applications. Tests at the University of Georgia, confirmed by labs and clinics around the world, have shown that it is a first class disinfectant.
Not ony does it kill germs effectively, but unlike most disinfectants, it has virtually no toxicity, making it far safer to use. Already it is being used by hospitals in America. At home it can safely be used to wash fruit and salad vegetables, to clean chopping boards, and to sterilise food utensils (or your toothbrush) when needed.
Don’t Leave Home Without It
Dr Harich’s discovery has turned out to have so many uses that the moral may turn out to be: don’t leave home without it. A Doctor from Orlando was travelling in South America when his companion was struck with severe diarrhoea after eating wayside strawberries.
Having grapefruit seed extract to hand, he gave his friend two drops in water and again before bed.
The next morning, Dr Lynn reported, his friend “was down to breakfast and eating. No further bowel problems.” Occasionally though, there’s someone who doesn’t follow the directions properly. Richard Starr, president of Bio/Chem Research, the company that makes the extract, says that in Peru where it is used to disinfect agricultural produce, a drunken worker inadvertently drank three ounces of the liquid that someone had put in a whisky bottle.
Apparently the high dosage helped far more than it hurt. “He passed all kinds of worms,” Starr reports. “He said he never felt so good.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
HOUSEHOLD USE
Toothbrush Cleanser Stir 5-10 drops into glass of water. Submerge toothbrush for 15 minutes or leave between uses. Rinse before using. Change water every few days.
Vegetable/Fruit/Meat/Poultry Wash
Add 30 or more drops to sink or bowl of cold water. Briefly soak vegetables, fruit, meat, or poultry.
Dish and Utensil Cleaning Additive
Add 15-30 drops to dishwashing water, to automatic dishwasher detergent or to final rinse.
Cutting Board Cleaner
Apply 10-20 drops to cutting board (especially after cutting uncooked meat). Work in with sponge or cloth. Leave for 30 minutes. Rinse.
Citricidal Liquid Concentrate
This grapefruit bioflavonoid has been used by healthcare professionals to offer nutritional support for individuals with certain intestinal and other conditions.
Orally3-15 drops mixed in 5oz of water or juice, 2-3 times daily, with or without meals (or take 1 Paraclens capsule 1-3 times daily). Start at a low dose and build. Never use full strength in mouth.
Dental Rinse Stir 3 drops into 3oz or more of water. Vigorously swish in mouth for 10 seconds.
Throat Gargle Stir 3 drops into 3oz or more of water. Gargle several times.
Ear Rinse Mix 4-10 drops thoroughly with 1oz glycerine. Apply 1-2 drops of diluted solution in ear, 1-2 times daily.
Nasal Rinse Mix 1 drop with 2oz of water. Tilt head back, fill each nostril with an eye-dropper full of mixture. Swing head forward and down. Return to upright position. Allow nasal passages to drain. Do not inhale during this process.
Vaginal Rinse Mix 1-3 drops in 6-8 oz of water. Douche once or more daily.
EXTERNAL USE
Scalp (safe on scalp including with dandruff) Add 5-15 drops to each shampooing. Mix in hand or on head with shampoo. Massage into scalp. Leave for 2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
Nails Apply 1 drop directly on surface of nail along the front of the nail, twice daily.
Facial Cleanser (Safe on normal skin and acne.) Splash face with warm water. With wet hands apply 2-3 drops to fingertips and gently massage face with circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with cool water. Pat dry. A tingling sensation indicates deep cleansing.
Skin Rinse (Safe on minor skin irritations, warts and athletes foot. Do not use on open wounds.) Apply 1 drop directly to chosen area once daily. If area is sensitive dilute 5-10 drops to 1 table spoon of water. Do not use undiluted on sensitive areas. If irritation occurs flush with water. Irritation is only temporary.
