Understanding Influenza

Influenza is a common seasonal flu or a common cold. 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. This article Contains: Causes of Influenza Symptoms of Influenza Ayurvedic Herbs For Treating Influenza

• Ginger Juice
• Tulsi, Turmeric, and Ginger tea
• Tulsi
• Kariyat
• Curcumin
• Lemon

Home Remedies for treating 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

• Ginger Juice

Ginger is very great herb for treating Nausea infection. It mainly works on dull appetite that very often accompanies with the illness. It can also be taken In the form of juice which you can make with the help of a juicer. Ginger is very beneficial in treating a fever because of its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory properties.

• Tulsi, Turmeric and ginger tea

Blend everything together and make a tea from it. It helps in treating fever, cold, sore throat, nausea or full-length flu. It has properties like an expectorant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, febrifuge.

• Tulsi

Tulsi is also known as Holi basil. Regular use of Tulsi capsules will help improve the immune system and also the healing power of the body. It helps in relaxing from the symptoms with flu-like coughing, sneezing, stuffy or a runny nose, fever, body aches, and sore throat. This is a wonderful formation of herbs including Vasa, Shirish, Anantmool, Kantkari, Twak, Mulethi, Bharangi. These herbs altogether are packed with anti-microbial properties which are good for our immune system.

• Kariyat

Kariyat 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.

• Curcumin

Curcumin capsules are made from pure form of curcumin herb. It is a flowering plant of ginger family. It is a common herb used in Indian kitchens. It is packed with antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties which supports a good immune health.

• Lemon

Lemon is very high in Vitamin C which is beneficial in decrease the strength of the cold and flu caused by the influenza virus. Lemon is used to build a resistance against cold and flu which helps in speed up the healing process. 

• Kalamegha

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

• 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 herb for treating body aches and pain.

• Orange Root

Orange 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 combination of other herbs.

• 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.

Home Remedies for Influenza

• 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

Influenza Tips and Precautions 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.

 

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