Immunomodulation therapy

As immunomodulation influencing the immune system by pharmacologically active substances is called

This can serve to diminish the immune system ( immune suppression ) and include transplants to prevent rejection, or for immune stimulation, that is an increase in the natural immune response, for the treatment of infectious diseases. Interferon, for example, a potential therapy for hepatitis C disease. A number of substances effecting a control of the immune response. There evidence was found that although cannabis attracts a strong, in the case of autoimmune diseases may dampen excessive reaction, but at the same inflammation -fighting immune cells to the site of inflammation.

Certain medicinal plants such as the purple coneflower, are also considered immune modulating. On the Effectiveness of Red coneflower, there are conflicting studies. As largely occupied, the immunomodulatory effect of cannabis is considered.

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