Anti-Virals are a Must for Winter
When I think of herbal anti-virals I know there are specific plants for specific situations like lemon balm for herpes or wormwood for limes disease but the virus’s that are most likely to dog us in the following months will be of course colds and flu. Herbs are capable of strengthening the immune system and can also fight off infection. Equally, they will nurture us and help a full recovery reducing the risk of succumbing to a secondary infection that can linger all winter.
Without sounding too pessimistic we are again historically in an era of quickly spreading, newly emerging, resistant (as pathogens mutate over time) and epidemic viral infections. But take heart, the simple home remedies of the past are hugely potent and useful for now and our futures. Self-responsibility has never been more empowering and we can all share what we know and help each other.
Ginger: There are so many anti-virals but one simple one has to be ginger which covers most requirements. When raw it is anti-viral rather than just anti-bacterial when cooked or heated. Gingers shogaols kill the rhinovirus, are anti-inflammatory, keep you both warm and cool as appropriate and relieve any sore throat; it is also a good digestive. Whizz it up in the liquidizer/Nutribullet and have several times a day blending with apple juice. We, of course, have included it in our raw wonder blend ‘Onion and Horseradish Concentrate’ accompanied by several other anti-virals and antibacterial which not only prevent and reduce colds and flu but also are a potent tool to speed up recovery and help prevent secondary infection. It will also crucially keep the lungs free of mucous and generally healthier.
Another Flu and Cold Vinegar to try at Home
1 Tablespoon sage leaves (ideally fresh/organic)
2 Teaspoons rosemary leaves
2 Teaspoons of cinnamon powder or freshly crushed cinnamon sticks
2 Teaspoons of thyme leaves (ideally fresh or dried)
2 Teaspoons of black peppercorns
1 1/2 – 2 litres apple cider vinegar (organic non-pasteurised)
Chop or liquidize (and crush whole peppercorns) leave to soak for 1 month, strain, bottle in a glass and take 1 teaspoon daily through winter and 3-4 teaspoons for cold/flu.
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