Resist

Resist

$31.60
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Comprehensive Herbal Formula for Immune
Enhancement & Post-Viral Recovery

Key Ingredients

  • Astragalus membranaceus – Root (Huang Qi)
    Standardised for polysaccharides & saponins (immune-enhancing)
  • Ganoderma lucidum – Hyphae (Ling Zhi)
    Rich in beta-glucans, triterpenes (immunomodulatory & antiviral)
  • Codonopsis pilosula – Root (Dang Shen)
    Supports Qi and spleen function, enhances cytokine production
  • Schisandra chinensis – Fruit (Wu Wei Zi)
    Hepato-protective, adaptogenic, modulates cytokine responses
  • Spatholobus suberectus – Stem (Ji Xue Teng)
    Promotes circulation, anti-viral, tumor-inhibitory
  • Cuscuta hygrophilae – Seed (Tu Si Zi)
    Tonic herb to support immunity via thymus and spleen stimulation
  • Additional botanicals: Atractylodes macrocephala, Rehmannia glutinosa, Adenophora stricta, Zingiber officinale, Ziziphus jujuba, Ligustrum lucidum, Paeonia lactiflora, Platycodon grandiflorus, Dioscorea polystachya, Citrus reticulata

Does Not Contain: Wheat, gluten, soy, milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts

Resist

60 x 500 mg Capsules

Targeted Clinical Indications

Recurrent or chronic infections
Immune suppression from stress, medication, or fatigue
Post-viral syndromes (e.g. Long COVID, EBV)
Digestive dysfunction tied to low immunity
Adjunct support during cancer treatment
Convalescence post-illness or surgery

Mechanisms of Action (Evidence-Based)

Immune Regulation

Increases WBCs, NK cells, and lymphocyte proliferation
Regulates Th1/Th2 balance and cytokine production
Enhances monocyte/macrophage function
(Front Pharmacol, 2020; Int J Biol Macromol, 2021)

Antiviral & Antitumor Activity

Inhibits viral replication (HBV, Influenza, SARS-CoV-2 models)

Induces apoptosis in tumor cells and reduces tumor burden
(Phytomedicine, 2022; Molecules, 2021)

Post-Infection Recovery

Restores immune function post-chemo or infection

Supports adrenal and mitochondrial resilience
(Front Immunol, 2020; J Ethnopharmacol, 2023)

Dosage

2–3 capsules daily, or as recommended by a qualified practitioner.

Cautions & Contraindications

  • Not for use during acute viral infections (e.g., active flu)
  • Contraindicated in patients on immunosuppressants (e.g. post-transplant)
  • Use with caution in autoimmune disorders—professional supervision advised
  • Not suitable in pregnancy or lactation without practitioner oversight

Warning:

Because these herbs have potent immune enhancing effects, they should not be prescribed for patients taking immunosuppressant following organ transplant surgery. Despite their weak constitution, use of some immune enhancing herbs can increase the risk of rejection and severely compromise the patient's health.

Review by Dr. Daniel Weber

A quick review of some of the critical immune-enhancing Chinese herbs.

In the history of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the documentary records for the Chinese word "immune" was first seen in the 18th century in the book Mian Yi Lei Fang (Formulas for the Immunity from Plague). TCM already knew about the theory and practice of immunology and infectious diseases from earlier dynasties. In chapter 72 of the Suwen (The Book of Plain Questions), when the Yellow Emperor asked about the seasonal epidemic diseases, his chief advisor Qi Bo answered that in order to defend against those diseases, one should always keep his healthy energy abundant, and the evils will not invade. The dialogue clearly shows that TCM regards "healthy energy" as the general defence mechanism against infectious diseases.

Recent Scientific Insights (2019–2025)

Astragalus polysaccharides modulate innate immunity and
improve cancer therapy outcomes (Front Pharmacol, 2020)

Ganoderma lucidum enhances NK cell function and
reduces viral load (Molecules, 2021)

Codonopsis boosts T-cell activity and
improves immunosuppression recovery (Vet Sci, 2024)

Schisandra suppresses inflammation and
protects barrier immunity (Chin Med, 2025)

Spatholobus shows antiviral activity against
coronaviruses (Phytother Res, 2023)