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Using Herbs for
Influenza

Influenza is characterized by fever, myalgia, headache and pharyngitis. In addition there may be cough and in severe cases, prostration. There is usually not coryza (runny nose) which characterizes common cold infections. The Elder tree's berries are tasty flu fighters. They contain compounds that can inhibit the enzyme that flu viruses use to penetrate our cell membranes. The berries are mildly laxative and sweat-inducing, and simmered with sugar, make a winter cordial for coughs and colds.1Elder flowers and berries combined with yarrow and mint are specific for the treatment of colds and flu. 2Lemon balm - Melissa are sweat inducing, useful for treating colds and flu, and taste great. Lemon balm also has a relaxing effect that makes it easier to rest. Another relaxing herb, St. John's wort can inhibit influenza A viruses and parinfluenza virus, which produces flu-like symptoms, (but not cold viruses)2

Influenza remedies


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Astragulas root tea* Boneset herb tea* Flu tea* Lemon balm creams and tea* Old world cold tea*

Using Aromatherapy

Flu and Swine flu prevention. A recent scientific study tested solutions made with Eucalyptus, Tea tree, Thyme white, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Clove Bud, Sandalwood, Peppermint, Kunzea and Sage essential oils. They found that these essential oils are extremely effective antimicrobial agents.

doi:10.1016/j.physletb.2003.10.071. Renaissance of antimicrobial essential oils as a promising force to fight hospital-acquired infections . (October 2009), Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery Volume 37, Issue 7,

Common sense steps to avoid common flu and swine flu:


  1. One of the most effective ways we have of preventing infection is by hand washing. Add a few drops of any of these essential oils to the hand soap dispenser in your house (about a 1 percent dilution).
    Eucalyptus, Tea tree, Thyme, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Clove Bud, Sandalwood, Peppermint, and Sage
  2. Use antibacteral oils in in room sprays, and aroma lamps.
  3. Clean and disinfect household surfaces with vinegar, antiseptic oils and soap and water.
  4. Use lavender and tea tree oils in massage blends and apply to your childs chest and neck areas before sending them off to school. When they return home, repeat step one.
  5. Add a few drops of essential oil to power up those handy alcohol gel hand sanitizers and take them to work with you. Use aromatherapy disinfectant sprays to cleanse the air in your work space.
  6. Get your flu shots.

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Herbs for :Influenza

Andrographis * Bay Rum * Black Pepper * Boneset * Cinnamon * Cypress * Elder * Eucalyptus * Garlic * Hyssop * Meadowsweet * Peppermint * St. John's Wort *

Astragulas For: Cold prevention
Astragulas
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Unlike echinacea, astragalus may be taken long-term during cold and flu season. Chinese studies have found it to be an effective preventive against the common cold

Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Boneset For: Colds,flu, fever
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The phytochemicals in boneset help rev up the immune system's white blood cells against viruses and other microorganisms, explaining its longtime use against colds and flu. Native Americans and colonial settlers used it to treat a variety of fever causing afflictions.

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Calendula For: Conjunctivitis,Fevers
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An infusion of calendula flower petals has been used to for treating conjunctivitis and other eye infections. A tea made from fresh blossoms can be taken to break a fever by inducing perspiration.

Weiss, Gaea and Shandor, The Healing Herbs (1985)

Catnip tea For: Colds , Headaches, Fever
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Catnip relieves colds and fevers by inducting perspiration and helps the body to regain it's balance by its calming effect. Catnip tea is good for curing headaches.

Adele Dawson, Herbs: Partners in Life (2000)

Cinnamon, Lemon For: Infections, Strep Throat
Cinnamon, Lemon
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A recent study by a team of surgeons tested solutions made with Eucalyptus, Tea tree, Thyme white, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Clove Bud, Sandalwood, Peppermint, Kunzea and Sage oil. killed a number of common and hospital-acquired infections, like streptococcus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. Large prevailing effective zones of inhibition were observed for Thyme white, Lemon, Lemongrass and Cinnamon oil. The other oils also showed considerable efficacy. Remarkably, almost all tested oils demonstrated efficacy against hospital-acquired isolates and reference strains, whereas Olive and Paraffin oil from the control group produced no inhibition.

doi:10.1016/j.physletb.2003.10.071. Renaissance of antimicrobial essential oils as a promising force to fight hospital-acquired infections . (October 2009), Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery Volume 37, Issue 7,

Elder berry For: Flu viruses
Elder berry
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The elder tree's berries are tasty flu fighters. They contain compounds that can inhibit the enzyme that flu viruses use to penetrate our cell membranes.

Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Elder flowers and berries For: Coughs & colds
Elder flowers and berries
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Combined with yarrow and mint elder flowers and berries are specific for the treatment of colds and flu. The berries are mildly laxative and sweat-inducing, and simmered with sugar, make a winter cordial for coughs and colds.

Richard Mabey, The New Age Herbalist (1988)

Elderberry For: Flu
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Elderberry is one of the most effective herbs for preventing and treating upper respiratory infections, constipation, and fever. Elderberry stimulates the immune system and has shown some activity in preliminary trials against viruses such as herpes simplex and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Elderberry contains substances called Sambucus nigra agglutinins (SNAs) that can to "lock" receptor sites on certain strains of flu viruses. This keeps the viruses from infecting human cells.

Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)

Lemon balm - Melissa For: Colds and Flu
Lemon balm - Melissa
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Hot infusions of lemon balm are sweat inducing, useful for treating colds and flu.

Richard Mabey, The New Age Herbalist (1988)

Meadowsweet For: Fever
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Meadowsweet's salicylic acid content make it useful in treating influenza, respiratory tract infections, arthritis, rheumatism, and fevers.

Adele Dawson, Herbs: Partners in Life (2000)

St. John's wort For: Influenza A
St. John's wort
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According to studies, it can inhibit influenza A viruses and parinfluenza virus, which produces flu-like symptoms, but not cold viruses...

Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Vervain For: Colds, congestion
Vervain
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A warm infusion of either root, leaves or flowers is helpful for colds fevers, throat and chest congestion and headache.

Adele Dawson, Herbs: Partners in Life (2000)

White Willow For: Colds, fever
White Willow
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White willow can be used to help break a low grade fever, and to relieve the body aches that accompany colds and flu.
Wild Cherry Bark For: Sinus/Flu
Wild Cherry Bark
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Herbal wild cherry syrups are anti-viral & anti-bacterial and most helpful for sinus, upper respiratory infections, colds & flu.
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