Artemisia dracunculus (French Tarragon) contains a complex mixture of almost 50 different compounds which, amongst other properties, is known to inhibit the growth of several pathogenic bacteria and yeasts. Tinaspora cordifolia (Indian Tinaspora) is a bitter herb that has been found to be inhibitory to both parasites and yeast. Other herbal extracts, including Equisetum arvense (Horsetail), Olea europa (olive leaf), Thymus vulgaris (Thyme), Urtica dioica (Stinging nettle), and Tabeuia avellandae (Pau D’Arco) have all been shown to inhibit fungal, yeast, or bacterial growth, in addition to balancing inflammatory mechanisms and supporting immune function. Successfully addressing fungal and yeast overgrowth can be challenging, and a threepronged approach is often necessary: supplementation targeting dysbiosis, an antifungal diet, and probiotics to help recolonize the bowel with beneficialflora. Successful elimination of dysbiosis typically requires a minimum duration of 6 weeks; however it is not uncommon for it to take up to six months in chronic or severe situations.
