Ginseng for Cold and Flu. In Eastern Europe, ginseng is widely believed to improve overall immunity to illness. It appears that regular use of ginseng may prevent colds.

There are actually three different herbs commonly called ginseng:...

Andrographis for Cold and Flu. Andrographis is a shrub found throughout India and other Asian countries. It is sometimes called “Indian echinacea” because it is believed to provide much the same benefits as echinacea.

In fact,...

Echinacea for Cold and Flu. Echinacea is believed to reduce the symptoms of Cold and Flu and helps in the recovery.

There are three main species of echinacea: Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, and Echinacea pallida. E. purpurea is...

Boneset and sage help to break up congestion and bring down a fever. Take a cup of sage and boneset tea up to three times daily for three to five days.

At the onset of a cold, add 1/2 teaspoon each of cinnamon and ginger to 1 cup of scalded...

Herbal Remedies and Inhalations

Use inhalations of chamomile, eucalyptus or thyme to help loosen mucus and heals the throat, nasal passages and bronchial tubes.

Horsetail inhalations reduce swelling of mucous membranes....

Ginger Tea - Best Remedy from the Orient

In both ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, ginger is considered the best home remedy for colds. Drink a cup of ginger tea several times (at least 3 times) a day. Ginger contains a dozen...

Astragalus (Huang Qi, or Yellow Vetch) is one of primary medical herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. It is used by practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine to strengthen or tone the body’s overall vitality. The primary use of...

Sore, itchy throat and cough are common ailments that are often caused by a cold or a flu. If you have these symptoms: sore throat with sneezing, coughing, runny nose, and fatigue, you likely got a cold or flu. While you treat your cold or flu,...

Herbal Remedies for Cold and Flu

Taken at the first sign of symptoms, echinacea can reduce a cold’s intensity and duration, often even preventing it from becoming a full-fledged infection.

Goldenseal helps clear mucus from the...

Garlic, as one of home, natural and herbal remedies, is widely used to treat infection, flu and cold.

Today garlic is one of the most popular healthy herbs around the world. It is also a widely recognized health enhancing supplement. People...