Echinacea
Benefits: Boosts immunity · shortens flu
Preparation: Tea or tincture
Safety notes: Avoid in autoimmune disease
Suggested herbs
Elderberry
Benefits: Antiviral · reduces flu symptoms
Preparation: Berry syrup
Safety notes: Safe if cooked, avoid raw
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Ginger
Benefits: Reduces nausea · anti-inflammatory
Preparation: Tea from root
Safety notes: May thin blood