To prevent flu infection: We recommends taking immunomodulating herbs, especially Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng), because there are clinical trials showing it can prevent both colds and flu. This ginseng may also help flu vaccines work better, especially for older folks. Follow the dosage instructions that come with the product, and continue to use hand washing and other flu-preventing strategies, such as taking pills or tinctures from Native Remedies website that are all natural and very helpful.
To treat an infection: If you choose to use herbs or another complementary therapy to get you through a flu infection, consult with your physician first if you take other medications. Herbs can interact with even the most innocuous-sounding meds, such as low-dose aspirin and Tylenol, so it's good to let him or her know what herbs you're taking. Once you get the all-clear, we recommend these herbs if you're showing symptoms of the flu:
Sambucus spp. (blue or black elderberry). Take as a syrup or glycerite (a vegetable glycerin-based liquid extract)—1 to 3 teaspoons, 3 times a day.
Echinacea angustifolia root.
Take as a tincture (an alcoholic extract from a specific part of a plant)—5 milliliters (ml), 3 times a day; or as a capsule—1,000 milligrams (mg), 3 times a day.
Eupatorium perfoliatum (common boneset). Take as a tincture—3 ml, 3 times a day.
Andrographis paniculat Take as a tincture—3 ml, 3 times a day; or take a capsule—500 mg, 3 times a day.
You may also take them together by mixing boneset, black cohosh, and pleurisy root.
You can buy the herbs in tincture form and mix the liquids. Always consult an expert before taking pharmaceuticals or herbs. Some are not intended for use in pregnant women
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