7 plants for protection against influenza |
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Statistics shows that most people suffer from flu at least once a year.
While some rely on flu vaccine, others rely on natural defense mechanism of our body that can protect us against flu.
Influenza is a highly contagious virus that attacks the upper and lower respiratory tract with symptoms of nasal congestion, sore throat, sneezing, coughing and headaches.
Common cold has similar symptoms, but if you also suffer from a high fever, headache, bone and muscle pains, loss of appetite, general weakness and fatigue, it is not cold, it is the flu.
Alternative medicine doctors believe that the only sure protection against influenza is strong immunity.
Strong immunity not only neutralizes the effects of the virus, but in case you are already sick, it reduces the duration and severity of illness.
Herbal remedies, listed here, containing active ingredients which have anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and that is not only confirmed by the long-term use of these plants, but also by laboratory studies.
These plants strengthen the immune system and create a shield against many diseases.
Echinacea
Echinacea is a very well known plant because of its immune-stimulating properties, thanks to which it increases the body's resistance to viruses and bacteria.
It is proved that Echinacea is efficient against acute respiratory tract infections, including influenza, the common cold, bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear infection, and hay fever. It is best to take Echinacea when you detect the first symptoms of the disease.
Garlic
Garlic contains a substance called allicin, which has anti-microbial properties. Because of allicin garlic is very effective against chronic bronchitis, flu and common cold.
Garlic has long been used in folk medicine as remedy for strengthening the body against skin diseases, for the treatment of rheumatism, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.
Ginseng (Shen-Zhen)
There are several types of Shen-Zhen (Eleuthrococcus senticosis, Panax ginseng and P quinquefolium), but all these types are effective in strengthening the immune system. This plant is ideal for people who have weakened immune systems due to physical exertion or stress.
Grapefruit seed extract
Grapefruit seed extract (Citrofit, Citrosept) is a powerful natural antibiotic. In laboratory tests grapefruit seed extract has proven effective against more than 500 species of bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Citrofit can serve as a good prevention of colds and flu. In already sick persons, it reduces the duration and severity of disease. Grapefruit seed extract is absolutely not harmful, which is why even pregnant women, nursing mothers and babies can take it.
Propolis
Propolis is a medicinal product of honeybees. Due to its composition, propolis is effective against viruses, bacteria and fungi. Uniqueness of propolis is that bacteria cannot develop resistance to it and it has no adverse side effects, which is a fault of all synthetic antibiotics.
Historical records show that propolis was an important and respected product in medicine of Egyptians, Babylonians, Arabs, Greeks, Romans and other ancient peoples.
Black cumin
Black cumin has successfully been used for at least 2,000 years for treating many diseases, including influenza. Even prophet Muhammad spoke about its incredible healing properties, he said that: "Black cumin heals everything except death."
Black cumin can be used for the prevention or treatment of influenza and the common cold. It also helps with long-term cough. Generally, black cumin strengthens the immune system and contains over 100 vitamins and nutrients.
Ginger
Ginger is a permanent bulbous plant from the lily family, originating in China. This perennial plant is very widespread in Asia, where it is being used as a medicine, spice, food and means of beautification for thousands of years.
Ayurveda also considers ginger as one of the most effective natural remedies against influenza and the common cold, and that was recently confirmed by scientific research.
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