Agarikon vs Lomatium Root

Ancient European bracket fungus Hippocrates called "elixirium ad longam vitam".

Desert root of western North America used by many Great Basin Native American peoples as a major antiviral and respiratory medicine.

Agaric acid, Chlorinated coumarins, Beta-glucans, Triterpenoids

phthalides, coumarins, ligustilide, terpenes, luteolin

Tuberculosis, Respiratory infections, Wound healing, Cough

Major antiviral medicine for Spanish flu in Shoshone tradition, Respiratory infections in Great Basin Native medicine, Immune support and infections, Wound healing

Antiviral, Antibacterial, Anti-tuberculosis, Immune modulator

Antiviral, Antimicrobial, Immune stimulating, Expectorant

500-1000mg extract daily

1-2ml tincture 3x daily; 300-500mg extract twice daily

Pregnancy, Nursing, GI sensitivity

First dose rash reaction in some individuals, Pregnancy, Autoimmune conditions

GI upset, Nausea

Detoxification rash in some users (benign but alarming), Nausea