Immune Support
Applications
Cold and flu preventionViral infectionsImmune system stimulationAntimicrobial supportLymphatic congestionRecovery from illnessGeneral immune enhancement
Plants
Echinacea
Echinacea purpurea
Asteraceae
Native American remedy for snakebites, wounds, infectionsTreatment of respiratory infections and coldsImmune system support during illness
Garlic
Allium sativum
Amaryllidaceae
Ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman medicine for infections, woundsTraditional Chinese Medicine for yang deficiency, parasitesEuropean folk medicine for respiratory infections, high blood pressure
Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
Adoxaceae
Cold and flu treatment and preventionFever reduction and respiratory infectionsImmune system support during illness
Astragalus
Astragalus membranaceus
Fabaceae
Immune system strengthening and "qi" tonificationChronic fatigue and weaknessDigestive disorders and poor appetite
Reishi Mushroom
Ganoderma lucidum
Ganodermataceae
Spiritual enhancement and longevityRespiratory conditions and asthmaLiver protection and detoxification
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Lamiaceae
Respiratory conditions (coughs, bronchitis, whooping cough)Digestive complaints and poor appetiteUrinary tract infections
Nettle
Urtica dioica
Urticaceae
Arthritis and joint painAllergies and hay feverUrinary tract health and prostate issues
Red Root
Ceanothus americanus
Rhamnaceae
Lymphatic system congestionSore throat and respiratory infectionsSpleen disorders and enlargement
Goldenseal
Hydrastis canadensis
Ranunculaceae
Digestive disorders and infectionsRespiratory infections and sinusitisEye infections and conjunctivitis
Bloodroot
Sanguinaria canadensis
Papaveraceae
Skin conditions including warts and growthsRespiratory ailments and bronchitisRheumatism and joint pain
Birch
Betula spp.
Betulaceae
Arthritis and joint painSkin conditions including eczema and psoriasisUrinary tract infections and kidney stones
Osha
Ligusticum porteri
Apiaceae
Respiratory ailments including altitude sicknessViral infections and immune supportDigestive disorders and stomach upset
Pau D'Arco
Tabebuia impetiginosa
Bignoniaceae
Infectious diseases and immune system supportCandida and fungal infectionsCancer and tumor conditions
Cat's Claw
Uncaria tomentosa
Rubiaceae
Immune system support and infectionsArthritis and joint inflammationDigestive disorders and ulcers
Oregon Grape
Mahonia aquifolium
Berberidaceae
Skin conditions and eczemaDigestive inflammation and gastritisInfections and antimicrobial applications
Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.