Other names for Blood Poisoning

Sepsis
Septicemia
Systemic infection
Bacteremia (with systemic response)
Severe systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)

Synopsis of Blood Poisoning

Blood poisoning, medically known as sepsis or septicemia, is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to a systemic infection triggers widespread inflammation, leading to tissue damage, organ failure, and potentially death. While bacteremia refers to bacteria in the bloodstream, sepsis is the body’s overreactive immune response to that infection.

Sepsis can develop from infections anywhere in the body, including the lungs (pneumonia), urinary tract (UTI), skin, or abdomen. The condition progresses rapidly, making early recognition and treatment critical. Sepsis is more common in elderly individuals, infants, and those with compromised immune systems.

Types:

• Sepsis: Systemic inflammatory response to infection, with signs like fever, increased heart rate, and abnormal white blood cell count.

• Severe sepsis: Sepsis with organ dysfunction (e.g., kidney failure, respiratory distress).

• Septic shock: Sepsis with dangerously low blood pressure unresponsive to fluid resuscitation, leading to multiple organ failure.

Common Causes (Risk Factors):

• Bacterial infections: Especially gram-negative bacteria (E. coli, Klebsiella) and gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus, Streptococcus).

• Pneumonia: Infection spreading from lungs into the bloodstream.

• Urinary tract infections (UTIs): Can lead to sepsis, especially in older adults.

• Abdominal infections: Such as appendicitis, diverticulitis, or peritonitis.

• Skin infections: Cellulitis, infected wounds, or surgical sites.

• Compromised immune systems: Cancer, HIV, diabetes, steroid use, chemotherapy.

• Hospitalization: Use of catheters, ventilators, or intravenous lines increases risk.

• Age extremes: Infants and the elderly are more susceptible.

More Severe Causes (Complications):

• Organ failure: Lungs, kidneys, heart, or liver may fail due to inflammation and poor blood flow.

• Septic shock: Blood pressure drops critically low, leading to death if untreated.

• Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC): Abnormal clotting and bleeding occur simultaneously.

• Long-term disability: Even with recovery, survivors may experience cognitive issues, chronic pain, or fatigue.

When to See a Doctor or Specialist (Emergency Medicine, Infectious Disease Specialist):

• Fever, chills, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing (signs of sepsis).

• Confusion, disorientation, or drowsiness.

• Decreased urine output, shortness of breath, or low blood pressure.

• Skin mottling, cold extremities, or bluish discoloration.

• Known infection with worsening symptoms or systemic signs.

• Immunocompromised individuals experiencing any signs of systemic infection.

Natural remedies for Blood Poisoning

Probiotics: Support gut microbiome health, reducing infection risk, particularly in the urinary and digestive tracts. Include fermented foods or supplements.

Vitamin C: Supports immune defense and acts as an antioxidant to reduce oxidative stress from infections. Supplement regularly.

Zinc: Essential for immune function and wound healing, reduces infection susceptibility. Include dietary sources or supplements.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids (DHA, EPA): Reduce systemic inflammation, support immune response, and may reduce infection-related complications. Include fish oil supplements.

Curcumin (Turmeric): Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, supports immune balance and may reduce systemic inflammatory responses. Take with black pepper for absorption.

Selenium: Antioxidant that supports immune defense and inflammation control. Include in diet or supplements.

Garlic: Natural antimicrobial and immune booster. Include fresh garlic regularly.

Hydration: Maintains circulatory volume and flushes toxins, reducing infection risk. Aim for 8–10 glasses of water daily.

Echinacea: Supports immune function, particularly during respiratory infections. Use short-term during infection risk periods.

Good Hygiene Practices (Handwashing, Wound Care): Prevent infections that can escalate to sepsis. Follow regularly.

Ingredients

These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Blood Poisoning

Activated charcoal
alpha lipoic acid
green chiretta
apple
ashwagandha
bayberry
blackberry
burdock
carrot
cinnamon
coconut milk
Coptis chinensis
curcumin
d-sorbitol
fiber blend (proprietary)
goldenseal
gooseberry
onion
green tea
horseradish
Indian tinospora
iron
Japanese sophora
nattozimes
omega-3 fatty acids
orange
oregano
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
plum fruit
raspberry
rhodiola
selenium
triphala
vegetable blend (proprietary)
vitamin C
zinc
bentonite
papaya
Indian bael
alpinia galangal
punarnava
smilax
fumaria parviflora
rubia cordifolia
buckthorn
lemongrass
siler root
hyacinth bean
morinda
sheep's sorrel
royal jelly
cayenne pepper
red root
Alcohol
Animal Tissue
Alpinia katsumadai
Aldimine
Aminoglycine
Anthraquinone
Aga
Amylase
Allium tuberosum Rottl.
Allicin
Activated Charcoal
Aconite
Alkaloid (unspecified)
Asian Bayberry
Ashitaba
Albizia (unspecified)
Allium (unspecified)
Alpinia (unspecified)
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Activated Charcoal
Algae
Abrotanum
Apple
Antimony potassium tartrate
Apple
Alliin
Amaranthus tricolor
Ant
Allium tuberosum
Asparagus adscendens
Assam Indigo
Black Seed
Bentonite
Bermuda Grass
Bee Pollen
Bengal Fig
Bai Ji
Belleric myrobalan
Burdock
Black galingale
Beef liver
Billygoat plum
Bitter Grass
Bael
Boerhavia diffussa
berry
Bacillus (mixed)
Bear Garlic
Blackberry
black salt
Buchu (unspecified)
Bacillus (unspecified)
Berries (unspecified)
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Blend (combination)
Bamboo
Bacillus
Bovine (unspecified)
Bergenia
Centaury
Cleavers
Cellulose Gel
Cinnamomum tamala
Chervil
Cucurbita moschata
Carotenoid
Chlorophyllin
Cynomorium
Citrus (unspecified)
Cyathula
Cluster Fig
Chlorophyll
Chlorophytum
Clivers
Carrot fiber
Chard
Carrot
Condonopsis
Chinese Rhubarb
Cellulose
Carlina
Chymotrypsin
Citrus nobilis
Carotene (unspecified)
Clostridium butyricum
Ceanothus integerrimus
Citrus (mixed)
Cinnamaldehyde
Cynodon dactylon
Citrus Unspecified
Catkin
Costus
Cystine
Chinese Goldthread
Canadian Goldenrod
Chinese Cabbage
Duodenum
Desmodium gangeticum
Deer Root
Duodenal Substance
Digestion resistant Maltodextrin
Dodder
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Empresstree
European Barberry
Echinacea purpurea
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Echinacea (mixed)
Ethanol
Elastase
Fruit
Flueggea suffruticosa
Fragrant Angelica
Fruit Blend
Garlic pear
Guava
Gingerol
Goldthread (unspecified)
Garlic
Glycoside (unspecified)
Globulins
Goldenrod (mixed)
Gluconic acid
Goldenseal
Gardenia jasminoides
Grass-leaved calamus
Guazuma ulmifolia
Glycoprotein (unspecified)
Hygrophila
Hedyotis
Hazelnut
Hemp Agrimony
Immunoglobulin G
Immunoglobulins
Indian Sarsparilla
Indian Gooseberry
Iron
Iron
Long Pepper
Indian Kinotree
Intestine
immunoglobulin
Jungli-bean
Jamaican Sarsaparilla
Kombucha Tea
Kamala
lemongrass
Lime
Liver
Ligustrazin
Lymph
Lactobacillus salivarius
Liver
Missouri Snakeroot
Mountain Pepper
Mineral ascorbate
mineral (unspecified)
Mineral Water
Moringa
Mimosa pudica
Malt (Barley)
Mandarin
Mexican Sarsaparilla
Magnesium ascorbate
Metal Salt
Molluscs
Mountain mahogany
Milk Protein
Manganese
Momordica
Mother of Pearl
Maple
Molybdenum
Nut Grass
Oregon Barberry
onion
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Onosma bracteatum
Oregon Grape
Oxygen
Oryza Sativa
oxidase
Oldenlandia
orange pigment
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
Paenibacillus macerans
Polymorpha
Pumpkin
Plantago
Potato
Prunus
Pepper
Peucedanum
Pyrrosia
Proteolytic Enzymes (Proteases)
Prickly Ash (Unspecified)
Prickly ash (mixed)
Panax Notoginseng
Potassium-iron silfate
Parsley
pyridoxine-alpha-ketoglutarate (PAK)
Prickly Chaff Flower
Plantago (unspecified)
Pearl
Qunice
Rhemannia
Rue
Red-Rooted Sage
Rhapontic rubarb
Rice
Rubia yunnanensis
Reed Herb
Rhubarb (unspecified)
Rhubarb
Southern Prickly Ash
Serratia
Streptomyces
Streptomyces cellulosae
Savory (unspecified)
Senna occidentalis
Smartweed
Sea vegetation (unspecified)
Sea water
Smilax
Sanguisorba
Sagebrush (unspecified)
Sarivan
Sicilian Sumac
Serratia marcescens
Streptococcus (mixed)
Sarcandra glabra
Shogaol
Savory
Silk Tree
Squash
Scabrous Gentian
Serratiopeptidase
Sarsaparilla (mixed)
Simaruba
Sodium Bicarbonate
Spinach
Sarsaparilla (unspecified)
Salt (unspecified)
seaweed
Sword Bean
Sodium chlorite
Sweet Orange alcohol
Trichosanthis
Taraxacin
Tamarix (unspecified)
Taraxacum mongolicum
Thatch screw-pine
Thaumatococcus daniellii
Tamarind
Three-Leaf-Caper
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxamine)
Vitamin B3 (unspecified)
Vitamin B6 (unspecified)
Vegetable Fiber (unspecified)
Vitamin B6 (various)
Water
Wild Indigo
White Rice
Worm
Water Pepper
Yellow Dock
Zucchini
Zedoary
Zinc
Zeolite