Herbs For Respiratory Infections
Remember the old days when every time you had an infection you headed to the doctor? Well not there are some options and those include herbs.
Walk into any natural food store and there are a number of herbal combinations that address these infections. In fact, I remember a day when you had to know the name of the specific herb that was used for the condition. Now it's all labeled. My family takes a combination called Respiration ( Blend SP-d made by Solaray) and all of the good herbs are in there -- pelurisy root, slippery elm,horehound, mullein, chickweed, plantain and others.
Another one on the market is called Kold Kare and according to Mark Stengler, ND it may also prevent colds. It lowers fevers and enhances immunity so our bodies can fight bacterial and vial infections. The herb is Andrographis and is used in Ayurvedic, Indian and Chinese medicine.
These herbs and others follow the holistic principle that if your immune system is strong your body will resists infections, including respiratory infections.
Food, exercise and stress reduction are all part of the equation in keeping your body in top shape.