One of the basic concepts of glandular therapy is that the ingestion of glandular material of a certain animal gland will strength the corresponding human gland. The result is a broad indicator of overall effect of glandular function improved. Thus, glandular therapy increases the tone, function and / or activity of the corresponding gland. This principle is a mainstay of oriental therapy.

In case of infection of immune system deficiencies, the extracts of thymus and spleen extracts were found to be very useful. glandular therapy is widely used to treat cancer and AIDS.

History

Before the 1940s, glandular extracts were widely used around the world including the western world, and a considerable amount of research was underway to support their use. With the development of antibiotics and the advent of "modern" medicine technology, the research focused on the development of more antibiotics and other drugs was more profitable for drug companies. The glandular therapy research came to a halt as a result. Just because the glandular approach was not being pursued in clinical research does not invalidate the usefulness of the approach or diminish the validity of its therapeutic value. He is still one of the pillars of traditional Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurvedic Medicine. glandular therapy is also receiving renewed interest as a treatment for cancer.

What Is Glandular Therapy?

Glandular therapy, purified extracts from the glands of the endocrine system of animals are used to help restore the patient's general metabolism. glandular key used are thyroid, thymus and adrenal glands.

Glandular and organ extracts are usually taken from animals. These are known clinically as protomorphogens. Protomorphogens can be an important component of a complete nutritional program. They provide short-term (immediate) and long-term benefits. Typical extracts derived from animal sources include excerpts from:
  • Pituitary
  • Thyroid
  • Adrenals
  • Pancreas
  • Heart
  • Liver
  • Kidney
  • Thymus