Many have been asking me what herbs and remedies to use for winter lurgies.

Some of these you will have some of these in your cupboards. Please find some suggestions and advice below.

Echinacea

Helps to stimulate the immune function and many have said it reduces the duration and severity of colds and flu. Great to take as a tincture. Not to be taken by children under 12.

Elderberry

Rich in antioxidants and antiviral compounds. A wonderful remedy to take for early flu symptoms. It can be used by children and is normally done so as a syrup. Adults can either drink it as a tea or take it as a tincture. Can be blended with echinacea for people over 12.

Oregano oil

A powerful antimicrobial that can help clear respiratory infections. Great for clearing parasites and Candida too. It can be taken as an oil. A couple of drops in a little water, then taken on an empty stomach. Dried forms may be added to food or taken as a tea.

Garlic

A natural antibiotic and immune stimulant. Its highest potency is when taken raw or lightly cooked. Great as an Oxymel blended with other herbs.

Respiratory Supportive Herbs. Helpful for congestion, sore throats, and cough relief.

Thyme

A natural expectorant that helps clear mucus. Great in tea or taken as a tincture. Also wonderful when used as an essential oil, in balms, or oil burners.

Mullein leaf

Helps to ease dry coughs. Clears and supports healthy lung function. Wonderful as a tea, or tincture.

Licorice root

Soothes the throat and supports the adrenal glands. Please avoid in cases of high blood pressure.

Peppermint

Helps to open airways, relieves sinus pressure, and cools feverish discomfort. Wonderful when used in an oil burner/diffuser or taken in tea form.

Gentle restorative herbs. These help the body recover and regain strength.

Ginger

Very warming for the body, helps improve circulation and relieves nausea. Can be taken in tea form and tastes wonderful blended with lemon and honey.

Turmeric

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Supports overall recovery. Normally taken in capsule form or as a tea. Great with a pinch of black pepper and even added to ginger.

Lemon balm

Calms the nervous system and gently supports the immune response. Lovely with honey as a tea. Can also be taken as a tincture.

Tips for Use

Drink herbal teas

2-3 times a day (e.g., ginger + lemon + honey, thyme + licorice + mint).

Tinctures extract more compounds than tea, so a much smaller dosage is required. When taken under the tongue, tinctures do not have to go through the digestion process and so are assimilated a lot quicker. The plus side of tea, is it also enables fluid intake but may need more time to work, as it takes longer for the medicinal compounds to break down.

A gentle reminder, if you do use a tincture, please also drink lots of fluids alongside.

I sell tinctures and other items SHOP | My Site.

Homoeopathic remedies for cold/flu and how they work, more information is available here. Especially good for people with homoeopathic kits. https://www.elonawoodshomeopathy.com/post/autumn-remedies-and-back-to-school

With the beaver moon coming up in a few days, I am also in the process of sending out more Parasite Cleanse blends.

Essential Oils which are great for use - Tea tree Oil, which is anti microbial, anti bacterial and anti viral. Blends well with chamomile, which is calming and helps relieve cold and flu symptoms. If you do not like tea tree, why not try eucalyptus? This fights viruses and reduces fevers, inhibits bacteria and fights infection.

I like to use mine in old fashioned essential oil burners, with water at the top and a few drops of my chosen oil. So calming and smells wonderful, lifts the mood and really helps your body to heal in conjunction with other healing modalities.

Herbal blends - Which can be used on adults or children alike

ANTI - VIRAL +IMMUNITY BOOST DROPS 30ML | My Site Great for immunity boosting. A blend of the two listed remedies really helps with the steadiness of immunity. especially good for those with low immunity.

RESPIRATORY BLEND | My Site RESPIRATORY BLEND Supports the normal pulmonary ventilation. Assists lungs, respiratory tract, asthma, bronchitis, coughs and colds and sinuses. Great for those weather changes.

RECOVERY TONIC | My Site RECOVERY TONIC RECOVERY TONIC A gentle, yet thorough blend put together to support the recovery of many reported symptoms of long maladies that have taking ages to recover from.

PINE NEEDLE DROPS 30ml | My Site PINE NEEDLE DROPS - Great for colds, flus coughs, low moods, sinus problems, fungal infections, chronic fatigue.

SHEILD BLEND - Great for those with EMF sensitivity. around those that are have taken certain mists. emotional sensitivity for those working with lots of patients.

Parasite capsules - for longer term parasite cleansing | My For longer term parasite cleansing.

Thanks for reading, wishing you a great Sunday

Elona