Herbs for the Common Cold

Herbal Remedies For The Common Cold


This condition is an infection of the upper respiratory tract, caused by a virus. There are over 200 different types of viruses that can cause such an infection.Usual symptoms include sore throat, sneezing, coughing, head & nasal congestion, runny nose and watering eyes.

The usual duration is a week to ten days.
Helpful Herbs Include:

ASTRAGALUS Boosts immune system, protects nasal passages from rhinoviruses.

CAT'S CLAW Assists the immune system in ridding the body of viruses faster.

ECHINACEA Reduces susceptibility to colds, speeds recovery.

ELDERBERRY Helps break a fever, promotes perspiration, antioxidant.

EPHEDRA Relieves congestion, soothes cough, decreases risk of asthma attack.

GINGER Eases congestion in head & chest, relieves chills.

HOREHOUND Relieves nasal congestion.

HYSSOP Antiviral, expectorant.

SHIITAKE Stimulates immune system after stress.

SLIPPERY ELM BARK

THYME Relieves sore throat and reduces mucus in nasal passages.

TILDEN FLOWER Extract is used to relieve cough & sore throat.

Cold Comfort Tea Recipe

Aromatherapy for Boosting Immunity

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