H1N1: From the Ayurvedic perspective

Written by Kathleen Tehrani |

H1N1_150 When dealing with the onset of disease, rather than immediately opting for traditional (or allopathic), treatment, a natural path is preferred. Natural methods lead to wellness and consistently prove to alleviate a variety of symptoms. Cold and flu treatment are no different.

In the book, 'The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs', Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa and Michael Tierra say in their section on colds and flu:

"Herbal medicine regimes for infection include three fundamental steps. We must boot out the invader, nourish the tissue (in this case, the respiratory system) that allowed the infection to take root and support the immune system to prevent relapse.

Cooling diaphoretics are used to reduce fever and inflammation. Chrysanthemum flower and honeysuckle flower are also strongly antimicrobial. Warming diaphoretics, taken hot, also treat the flu. Use them when the main symptom is chills.

Basil leaf is favored for reducing mucus in the lungs and nasal passages. Basil kills bacteria and stimulates the immune system. Cinnamon bark is a very effective warming diaphoretic, used at a lower dose, say one half ounce, or in medicinal beverage mixtures.

Gokshura, a soothing, slimy herb, is used internally for sore throats. Kalmegh is a very widely used medicine for upper respiratory infection. It is sometimes now being used in combination with Echinacea, lemon balm, slippery bark, cinnamon bark and Chinese frittillaria bulg. Take 10-15 grams per day for an acute cold. Guduchi is a standby folk remedy for cold and flue. Use up to 20 grams per day, in capsules, or stirred into ghee, in an acute situation......."

There are many effective treatments available in The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs for colds, flu and a variety of other health concerns. Ayurveda is a system of natural methods for promoting health and wellness that dates back thousands of years.
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