22/09/2024
These herbs does wonders ☑️
Oregano: There’s a good reason why Oil of Oregano has become such a popular herbal remedy, as oregano is highly antibacterial against Staphylococcus strain bacteria as well as Salmonella and E. coli. With immune stimulating properties, Oregano is also a potent diaphoretic, gently supporting a fever during our immune response to infection.
Rosemary: While this herb is most commonly associated with strengthening memory, it is also strongly antiviral, antibacterial, antispasmodic and diaphoretic. Useful during colds and flus, rosemary helps to relieve fevers and increase immunity against respiratory infections.
Sage: Many varieites of Sage contain thujone and this herb is an expectorant as well as being antimicrobial, antibacterial, astringent and antiseptic. It’s useful as a home-remedy as a tea or gargle and is beneficial in cases of tonsilitis, bacterial pneumonia or laryngitis.
Thyme: Nicolas Culpeper praised thyme as a lung tonic for children with respiratory infections (particularly whooping cough) and this herb is well-known as an antiseptic, antispasmodic and expectorant, useful in bacterial chest infections and for soothing chesty coughs.
Bay: Another fabulous diaphoretic, this herb has also traditionally been used as an analgesic and a herbal specific for bronchitis and colds and flus.
Onion: Rich in aromatic compounds (like allicin sulphur compounds) and quercetin, onions are highly antimicrobial, antispasmodic and powerful expectorants. Particularly useful in respiratory infections, onions also contain high amounts of fructans, prebiotics that feed your good gut bacterial to promote healthy immune system function.
Garlic: Contains high amounts of sulphur compounds (allicin) and like onion is strongly antimicrobial. Garlic is particularly useful in viral infections, as it directly stimulates immune system cells to fight against viruses such as colds and influenza.
Black Pepper: Immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial in action, black pepper has been shown to be inhibitory against various bacterial strains including E. coli and Staphyloccuss spp.
