Comments on: The Health Risks & Benefits of the Oleander Plant

By: Nedra

Nedra — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:14:58 +0000

I have been told that I have a low WBC. I am not sure if this is inherently my number since the same comment was made abour 10 years, ago. I don’t want to become a human stick pen for the lab if that is the case. I would like your recommendation of a natural source through supplementation since I do eat properly. In reading your article found my first choice of Oleander Extract is not a good alternative and would greatly appreciate another before having more blood work done.
Sincere thanks.
Nedra

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:19:18 +0000

I hope you have already gotten a response. If not, just go to the Utopia Silver web site (see below for a link).
Oleander has been used for medical purposes for more than 2000 years. In biblical times it was known as the �desert rose�. In Turkey, it has been used as a folk remedy for centuries.

http://www.utopiasilver.com/products/supplements/roselaurelopc.htm – 27.8kb

By: Dale V Miller

Dale V Miller — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:40:03 +0000

please provide for me a way to get this product. I tried to send an email by
clicking the address for marc while on line
but it did not go thru. I really need this product.

Thank you ever so much for your expedition of this request

Dale

By: TarynK

TarynK — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:42:01 +0000

Thanks for providing great information, Tony. Interesting to know that oleander is not as dangerous as we are made to think and that it can have tremendous healing abilities. I like the fact that it can be made at home, very cheaply, by those who are willing to follow directions. I also notice that the American Cancer Society is linked to in the blog article so I am glad that you provided us with all your factual research.

By: Tony Isaacs

Tony Isaacs — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:41:48 +0000

Good and informative article. I think you had some good sources (smile). I would differ with your message in only one respect – properly made oleander supplements and extracts (such as the Sutherlandia OPC, which comes in both a liquid extract and capsule version) can be taken safely on a regular basis to keep the immune system boosted and to ward against cancer, hep-c, flu and many other conditions. I know hundreds of people who do just that, including myself.

Thus far, there have been no negative side effects reported, though there sometimes is an initial adjustment period that might involve a bit of nausea, loose stools and mild fever and people who are on prescription blood thinners or have heart conditions should first consult with a qualified naturopathic doctor.

Some interesting positive side effects have been reported, including benefits for diabetes, arthritis, increased male libido, and thicker and faster hair and nail growth.

When oleander extract is prepared it is carefully boiled and filtered according to exact instructions, whether it is the patented medicine Anvirzel from Honduras, the supplements such as the S/OPC or the home remedy version (of course, no one should attempt to make their own without knowing what they are doing).

The process of making oleander removes essentially all of the toxins and only leaves a tiny amount of the cardiac glycosides – foremost of which is oleandrin. Oleandrin does cross assay with digitalis/digoxin, but a normal dose of oleander only contains 1/4oth the amount of cardiac glycosides found in a dose of digitalis.

The cardiac glycosides are non-polar compounds, which means that they are not water soluable – thus the aqueous preparation only gets a tiny amount in the final extract, much as someone might get a tiny amount of broth from boiling a meat bone.

For more information about oleander, including trials, case reports, history and links to PubMed studies, see my Oleander Series of articles at

http://www.tbyil.com/articles.htm

All the best,

Tony Isaacs
author of “Cancer’s Natural Enemy”
host of the 1400 member Yahoo Health Group “oleandersoup”