It's almost Winter time and that means cold and flu season. So I thought I would share some info to fight against colds. Some of this information is probably already known to many of you, but it never hurts to read it again.
There are many herbs which can fight against colds and flu, here is a short list and their benefits. Most of these are available in most Health Food stores and how to consume them, or you can order them by clicking on some of the sites advertised on this blog.
Echinacea: Boosts the immune system. Promotes healing of skin wounds. Fights bacterial and viral infections. Shortens the duration of colds and flu.
Elder: Relieves symptoms of coughs and colds. Applied externally, useful for burns, rashes, and minor skin problems.
Ephedra: Decongestant can relieve stuffy nose, watery eyes, and other cold and allergy symptoms. May help relieve headaches. Long-acting stimulant that can last up to 24 hours.
Eucalyptus: Helps relieve upper respiratory distress caused by cold and flu. Good expectorant. Good antiseptic. Can help soothe stiffness and swelling of arthritis and rheumatism.
Fennel: Digestive aid that can relieve cramps and gas. Good expectorant for coughs and colds, Can improve sluggish appetite, Relieves stiff, painful joints.
Fenugreek: Good expectorant for coughs and colds. As a gargle, can relieve sore throat. Useful for skin irritations and other inflammations. Lowers blood sugar.
Ginger: Calms upset stomach. Eases cold symptoms. Soothes and promotes healing of minor burns and skin inflammations.
Siberian Ginseng: Helps body withstand stress. Improves mental alertness. Helps cure colds and infections. Improves overall health. Helps prevent heart disease by reducing cholesterol and blood pressure.
Goldenseal: Antiinflammatory action can soothe irritated mucous membranes. Relieves symptoms of colds and flu. Aids indigestion and constipation.
Horehound: Relieves symptoms of coughs and colds. Promotes sweating, helps cool off the body.
Licorice: Helps break up congestion due to colds. Soothes sore, hoarse throat.
Lungwort: Good expectorant, breaks up chest congestion. Can sooth throat irritation. Helps cure diarrhea.
Onion: Good expectorant. Relieves symptoms of common cold. Relieves gas. Good antiseptic.
These are just some of numerous herbs which can help with colds and flus. Tea is also excellent and loaded with antioxidants.
Healthful antioxidants in tea, called polyphenols, are credited with everything from reducing the risk of certain types of cancer to lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. But to really get your fill of antioxidants from tea, choose brewed over bottled. In general, green brewed teas deliver the most polyphenols -- averaging 50 to 500 milligrams per serving. Fresh-brewed black tea hooks you up with anywhere from 10 to 360 milligrams per cup.
Colds and Antioxidants
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