Fighting the Flu with Chinese Herbal Remedies

There is no cure for the cold or flu; there are,become more severely ill. You can make a tea from
however, various herbal remedies that can help tothe herb by steeping 3 to 5 g of dried flowers in one
alleviate the symptoms so you feel better faster. Itcup of boiling water (10 to 15 minutes). Drink one cup
can be difficult to tell the difference between theof elderberry-flower tea 3 times each day until the
cold and the flu. Some herbal remedies are good forsymptoms of flu are gone.
either the cold or the flu symptoms.Elderberry flower is safe to take and side effects are
There are many remedies for the flu using herbs.very rare. It safety to use in children, pregnant or
These herbs help to relax muscles, calm nerves, andnursing women and those who suffer from severe
expedite the healing process by helping the immuneliver or kidney disease has not yet been determined.
system to function more effectively.Astragalus root has been used in China for thousands
The Psyllium - Boneset Flu Remedy is not only veryof years to help stimulate the immune system
good for relieving the symptoms of the flu; it can beagainst the flu and other viruses. It is recommended
used to bring relief to those who suffer fromto take 500 milligrams of astragalus 4 times a day
backaches and headaches as well.until the symptoms are gone. Then take one capsule
The remedy includes 1 tablespoon each of boneset,two times a day for another week to prevent the
skullcap and white yarrow and 1 teaspoon of psylliumsymptoms from returning.
seed. You will also need honey or corn syrup andGarlic is especially helpful when fighting those illness
distilled water. Put the boneset, skullcap and whitethat make you wonder if what you have is a cold or
yarrow into a pint of water. Simmer for 30 minutesa flu. Garlic stimulates the immune system to fight
and then strain. Add 1 tablespoon of this liquid to 1off the symptoms of any virus and is known to be a
teaspoon of psyllium seed added to one cup ofbroad-spectrum antibiotic. It can be effective against
boiling water. You can sweeten with corn syrup. Thisany cold virus and scientists have seen it fight off flu
drink should be consumed within 30 minutes ofvirus in test tubes. Practitioners recommend that a
making it.person take several cloves of raw garlic each day
Echinacea is a Chinese traditional remedy for boththat you have the infection and products that contain
cold and flu. Echinacea stimulates the immune system.garlic are also good such as hot garlic bread or garlic
It is recommended by herbalist to take 3 - 5 ml oftoast.
tincture or if using root powder, take 300 mg 3 timesIt is always important to consult with an herbalist or
each day.Chinese medicine practitioner when taking herbal
Elderberry can also benefit those suffering from flu.remedies to be sure of dosage and to prevent the
This herb helps to keep the virus that causes fluoccurrence of side effects from other medications
from spreading to the respiratory tract. If allowed toyou may be taking.
spread to the respiratory tract, this is when patients