In addition to herbs it's a good idea to eat well, sleep well, drink plenty of water, avoid sugar, wash hands, and avoid touching face.
Some favorite cold herbs include:
Thyme and Oregano
- help immune system
- clear sinuses
- anti-microbial
Sage (garden variety)
- dries wet and drippy colds (put in salt water gargle)
- anti-microbial
- use in mouth wash for gum & tooth health
- astringent
Red Cedar (the Pacific Northwest LOVES Cedar)
- immune stimulant
- anti-microbial
- respiratory health
Golden Rod
- mouth health
- wound care
- respiratory, lungs & throat
Usnea (this lichen family fungi & agli mix only grows inch per year)
- anti-microbial
- UTI
Mullein Leaf
- respiratory tonic
- sinus, throat, lungs (strain tea really well due to fluffy hairy leaves)
Cherry Bark (any cherry tree)
- coughs; the ones that linger & keep up
- bronchitis
- also an astringent; may make you hungry
Source: Missy Rohs of Arctos School of Herbal and Botanical Studies
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