Plants have evolved very good defenses against viruses over the millenia, and we can take advantage of these natural protections against viruses for ourselves.
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Aloe |
Aloe vera |
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Aloes was employed by the ancients and was known to the Greeks as early as the forth century B.C. Uses by Dioscorides, Celsus ...
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Ashwagandha |
Withania sonmiferum |
Ashwaganda |
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It is often touted as the Indian version of ginseng because,like ginseng, ashwaganda is revered as a non-specific tonic, an adaptogen that is used alo ...
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Astragalus |
Astragalus membranacous syn. A. propinquus |
Huang qi , yellow leader |
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Astragalus is especially useful for strengthening the body against viral infections of the respiratory tract and heart through stimulation of interfer ...
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Balsam, Peru |
Myroxylon pereirae |
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Peru balsam is collected from wild trees along the coast of El Salvador. A large and beautiful tree with a valuable wood like ...
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Bupleurum |
Bupleurum chinense |
chai hu, Chinese thorowax root |
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Bupleurum is an important Chinese tonic herb for the liver and circulatory system ...
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Carrot |
Daucus carota L. |
Wild Carrot; Queen Anne's Lace; Bird's-nest |
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The carrot was well known to the ancients, and is mentioned by Greek and Latin writers under various names, ...
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Chamomile |
Matricaria recutita |
Camomile |
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The seemingly endless list of problems chamomile is said to help can all be traced to its effects of the nervous system and digestive system, as well ...
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Cinnamon |
Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. aromaticum |
Cassia Bark |
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The distinct, spicy aroma of cinnamon bark, Cassia, or Chinese cinnamon, is the spice sold as cinnamon in the United States. ...
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Cubeb |
Piper cuberba |
Java pepper |
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A climbing perennial plant, with dicecious flowers in spikes. Odour is aromatic and taste is pungent and somewhat bitter. Com ...
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Dong Quai |
Angelica sinensis |
Chinese Angelica, Dang-gui |
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In traditional Chinese medicine, only ginseng is more esteemed. ...
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Echinacea |
Echinacea angustifolia |
Purple coneflower |
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Most often roots, stems and flowers are also used but are weaker :
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There are dozens of dozens of biochemical compounds that act in therapeutic synergy in this complex plant that support disease resistance in several ...
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Elder |
Sambucus nigra |
Elderberry |
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Leaves are used in an ointment that is a folk remedy for bruises,sprains, chilblains and hard-to-cure skin irritations. ...
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Eucalyptus |
Eucalyptus globulus |
Eucalyptus |
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Eucalyptus is best known for it's ability to relieve congestion and ease breathing in colds. The essential oil of eucalyptus contains cineole, a pote ...
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Fennel |
Foeniculum vulgare |
Sweet Fennel, Fenkel |
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Seeds, leaves, roots, oil - the whole plant :
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The uses for fennel go far beyond the kitchen however, fennel has been used as a medicinal herb by the early Romans and Greeks. ...
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Goldenseal |
Hydrastis canadensis |
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Goldenseal is a folk medicine staple widely used in many herbal salves and ointments as a contact disinfectant. ...
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Grapefruit |
Citrus paradisi |
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Grapefruit is not only a great breakfast item, but the extracts from the seeds, pulp and inner rind can be helpful. ...
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Grapes |
Vitis vinifera |
Grape Seed |
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Grapes are a naturaly powerful antioxitdent and grapeseed extracts are concentrated for maximine benefits. ...
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Juniper |
Juniperus communis |
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Juniper berry oil is distilled from the dried ripe berry of the juniper tree. The action of juniper closely resembles cypress, to which it is botanic ...
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Lavender |
Lavandula officinalis |
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Lavender is arguably the most versatile of the essential oils, indispensable for healing burns, scalds and as a sleep aid. ...
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Lemon |
Citrus limonum |
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Lemon is used in alternative medicine to help build immunity against colds, influenza, and other viral infection, to detoxify the body and assist lymp ...
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Lemon Balm |
Melissa officinalis |
Melissa |
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Lemon balm is an aromatic mint with a long reputation for having calming properties. Both the whole herb and the essential oil, melissa, are used for ...
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Mullein |
Verbascum, various species |
Flannel Leaf, Mullein Dock, Aaron's Rod |
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Traditionally used as a tea, and is frequently combined with other herbs in mixtures for treating cough. ...
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Myrtle |
Myrtus communis |
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Myrtle is an evergreen shrub that grows wild throughout the Mediterranean. ...
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Niaouli |
Melaleuca quinquenervia |
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Much like tea tree in its antiseptic properties, but with a much milder, fruity aroma. ...
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Orange |
Citrus sinensis |
Sweet Orange, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange |
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Cold-pressed from fresh orange peel, Orange refreshes the mind and regulates the body. It is excellent for lethargy or tiredness, and for wrinkles or ...
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Oregano |
Origanum vulgare |
Wild Marjoram |
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Oregano has a very ancient reputation and has been used in both the kitchen and the sickroom since the time of the ancients. ...
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Pau D' Arco |
Tabebuia impertiginosa, various species |
lapacho, taheebo |
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There is a great deal of practical evidence, however, that pau d'arco can be used with success to treat colds, flu, sore throat, and yeast infections. ...
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Ravensara |
Ravensara aromatica |
ravensare, havozo, hazomanitra |
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The essential oil is referred to as the oil that heals and is is obtained by steam distillation from the leaf. ...
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Reishi |
Ganoderma lucidum |
Ling-zhi, ling chih, ling chi mushroom |
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Reishi mushroom grows wild on plum trees in Japan, it is commercially cultivated in China, Japan and the United States. ...
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Rosemary |
Rosmarinus officinalis |
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Rosemary is an extremely useful herb, with many culinary, medicinal and aromatherapy attributes. The essential oil is distilled from the fresh flower ...
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Sandalwood |
Santalum album |
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Sandalwood oil has a sweet-woody, warm, balsamic aroma that improves with age. The essential oil blends wonderfully with most ...
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Sarsaparilla |
Smilax sarsaparilla |
zarzaparrilla |
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The spicy, pleasant smelling root is what gave old fashioned root beer its bite and is the part used medicinally ...
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sassafrass |
Sassafras albidum |
Saloop, ague tree, root beer tree, |
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Root Bark, Bark and essential oil :
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A cup of sassafras root tea is a traditional spring tonic in the South for hundreds of years, and was part of the home medicine of the early American ...
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Tea |
Camellia sinensis |
Green Tea, Black tea |
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Black tea, Oolong/Wu long tea and green and white teas are all from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. ...
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Tea Tree |
Melaleuca alternifolia |
ti tree |
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essential oil distilled from leaves :
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Tea tree's major contribution to the herbal pharmacy is its broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. ...
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Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris |
Common Thyme, Wild Thyme |
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Thyme has primarily been used respiratory ailments for its infection-fighting and cough suppressive qualities. Thyme tea is an old time favorite coug ...
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