Understanding Influenza

Influenza is a common seasonal flu or a common cold which can’t be cured. Influenza just elevates the symptoms associated with it. It is an infectious disease caused by many viruses. It is similar to a normal cold but its symptoms are very severe. This article contains best 5 Ayurvedic Herbs for treating Influenza. [caption id="attachment_25777" align="aligncenter" width="600"]Source[/caption] This article Contains: Causes of Influenza Symptoms of Influenza Ayurvedic Herbs For Treating Influenza

• Echinacea
• Andrographis
• Boneset
• Goldenseal
• Yarrow

Home Remedies for treating Influenza Tips to prevent influenza 

Causes of Influenza

It is primarily a virus inside our body but it can spread from an influenza-infected person. If an infected person coughs, or talks, or even sneezes in front of another person, then there are more chances of spreading that disease. It can also spread through your touch. Touching a surface like a keyboard, telephone, or a doorknob that have contamination in it can spread the disease. Also, breathing the air from where the affected person has passed can also pass the disease to you.

Symptoms causing Influenza

• Fatigue
• Running nose
• Headache and Aching Muscles
• Fever
• Cough
• Chills
• Sore throat

Ayurvedic Herbs for treating Influenza

1. Echinacea (Kalmegh)

Echinacea is the most widely used Ayurvedic herb which is sufficient for treating flu. It can remove any viral and bacterial infections from the body. Double-blind studies have shown that the herb is very beneficial in treating symptoms of flu and cold when the root of the herb is taken as a tincture, capsule or in a form of tea.(1)

2. Andrographis

The leaves and roots have been used in the Ayurveda for hundreds of years. Andrographis is a shrub that is found throughout Southeast Asia, India, and China. It is also called as King of Bitters. A bitter substance in Andrographis has immune stimulating, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

3. Boneset

Boneset has diaphoretic properties which are capable of eliminating toxins and helps in promoting perspiration. It also has anti-spasmodic, aperient, and also relaxes the mucous membranes. It is considered as one of the most effective herbs for treating body aches and pain.

4. Goldenseal

Goldenseal root has been traditionally used for a long time is a herbal remedy for influenza. It has anti-catarrhal, oxytocic, astringent, bitter, and muscle stimulant properties. It affects the mucous membrane such as sinuses or lung congestion, fever, and swollen lymph glands. Goldenseal should be taken for a short period of time and mostly should be taken with the combination of other herbs.

5. Yarrow (Gandrain)

The aerial parts of Gandrain are considered to be one of the most important parts of that herb for flu and fever. It contains tannins, flavonoids, and bitter substances. The recommended dosage is made by pouring a cup of boiling water with 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried herb and allowing it to soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Related Post: Easy Home remedies for cold and flu

Home Remedies for Influenza

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• Take about 1 grams of cardamom, ½ grams of ginger and 1 gram of black pepper with a spoon of honey and consume it daily 2 to 3 times a day.
• Take 3 to 5 leaves of Neem and chew it daily to purify the blood.
• Take 5 grams of cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, clove, turmeric, and black pepper with 30 grams of sugar. Make a powder of everything mixed together and take it half teaspoon with honey twice a day daily.
• Take a ½ teaspoon each of cinnamon, fennel seeds, and ginger powder and add a pinch of clove powder to a cup of hot water. Let the herbs soak in the water for 10 minutes, strain and drink the water.
• Eat raw garlic - mince it and drink with a small amount of water.

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Tips to follow

• Take at least seven to eight hours of a good night sleep.
• Try Panchakarma therapies- it is a specialized Ayurvedic massage technique that is very useful in cleansing the body and giving it new vitality.
• Drink plenty of water daily. It may include 8 to 10 glasses of water daily.
• Eat balanced and healthy diet.
• Exercise every morning on a regular basis.
• Breathe in Steam.
• Sit in a steamy bathroom.
• Try Lozenge.
• Ask for an antiviral medicine.
• Run Humidifier.

These are some of the best 5 Ayurvedic Herbs For Treating Influenza.

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