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8. Elderberry
As soon as the flu season begins to peak, elderberry always seems to come up in short supply at the health food stores, so perhaps you should pick up a few packages now.
The extract from elderberries is called sambucol, and it works so well, word has gotten around. A study done in 2008 showed that 93 percent of subjects with the flu who took elderberry supplements daily were completely symptom free within 3 days! The flu strain used in this study was influenza B and there have not been studies that show it works with influenza A, but many people will tell you that taking this herb has stopped their flu symptoms almost dead in its tracks within days!
Elderberry grows in almost every country on the planet, and it cuts the severity, as well as the length, of the flu. Drink elderberry tea, or take supplements, at the very first sign of the flu. Elderberry has strong anti-inflammatory and antiviral compounds but keep in mind that this herb is for treating the flu, not preventing it.
Keziha Chan
Oct 26, 2017 at 4:33 am
My mom makes an awesome (Asian style) chicken noodle soup using cinnamon, lots of garlic, mountains of ginger and a little chilli, it’s so soothing for a cold and warms you up in winter.?
This article really helped me understand why it’s so good, plus a few extra things I can cure or prevent a cold. ?super help full, thank you.