Cold And Flu Natural Remedies

When it comes to getting the flu, we tend to reach for over-the-counter drugs to combat the virus. There are homeopathic remedies and herbs out there that can be used as an alternative to over-the-counter drugs. The benefits of these remedies and herbs are plentiful, as they are natural and have few if any side effects.
Consider making over your bathrooms medicine cabinet with new remedies to combat the flu virus. While there are still instances that you’ll want to use conventional medicines, having the option will promote the notion of a natural method of healing as well as provide you with ample way to treat the flu virus.
Check out these items that may be worth incorporating into your medicine cabinet the next time the flu virus rolls around the schoolyard or work place:
Oscillococcinum
Oscillococciunum is good for relieving flu symptoms. It is a homeopathic flu remedy that contains a highly diluted concentration of the flu virus, which triggers the body’s immune system to fight off the virus. Studies have shown that oscillococcinum both reduces the severity of flu symptoms as well as shortens their duration. Recent research published by the British Homeopathic Journal discovered that nearly 63% of people, who took oscillococcinum within 24 hours of the onset of the flu virus, had significant improvement or complete recovery within 48 hours.
The principles behind homeopathy are different than conventional medicine in that the belief is that like treats like. This remedy only contains an imprint of the flu virus, but it’s enough to get the body to get its immune system to work on fighting off the virus.
The earlier taken, the better when it comes to treating the flu virus with oscillococcinum. Taking oscillococcinum within 24 hours of experiencing flu related symptoms such as a fever, runny nose or body ache, will allow the oscillococcinum to work best. Always follow instructions on the label. Certain substances are known to weaken the strength of homeopathic remedies, such as chocolate, menthol, caffeine and mint. It’s important to avoid these substances when using oscillococcinum.
Andrographis Paniculata Tincture
Andrographis Paniculata Tincture is good for fighting off colds. Andrographis paniculata is an immune-enhancing herb common in traditional Chinese medicine that is a potent infection fighter. Studies using placebos alongside the andrographis paniculata showed that the andrographis paniculata repeatedly fought off the cold and flu symptoms. Andrographis paniculata, like every herb, has a lot of active constituents as well as powerful antimicrobial substances, which is why it has the curing effect that it does.
To use Andrographis paniculata, take a 400mg dose 3 times per day. If you feel like you are about to get a cold, use a tincture rather than a tablet or capsule. Tinctures are easily absorbed by the body and are thus able to get to work much faster.