Antibacterial and Antiviral Ingredients

  • Apple cider vinegar – This is one of the most commonly found ingredients. It can offer various benefits, such as soothing an upset stomach and sore throat. It can also fight diabetes, itching, and brighten skin.
  • Astragalus – This root is a powerful boost to the immune system. You can also use it to treat more serious conditions, such as heart disease.
  • Blackberry – This plant is a blood purifier and the flu’s no #1 enemy. It works on bleeding gums when chewed. It should not be taken regularly or on an empty stomach as it may lead to constipation and gastrointestinal ailments.
  • Calendula – Calendula is effective against skin disease. It can be prepared in a number of ways, including as an extract, infusion, ointment, and lotion.
  • Chamomile – Chamomile treats nerve pain and rheumatism. Do not infuse it for longer than 5 minutes to avoid irritability and nausea.
  • Cinnamon – Cinnamon treats the common colds, alleviates stomach pain and cramps. To avoid nausea and vomiting, use it sparingly.
  • Clove – Clove buds can cure the common cold and filter blood. It can also be used to relieve toothaches.
  • Echinacea – This herb can boost your immune system, treat sore throat and the common cold. It can also fight typhoid fever, cleanse blood, and speed up the healing time. It works best when taken long term as an extract.
  • Elder – This herb works as a gentle laxative. It helps improve your immune system, and reduce coughing brought on by asthma. Never eat elderberries fresh.
  • Garlic – Garlic can expertly fight nose, throat, and chest infections. It kills intestinal parasites. It also lowers blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol. You should avoid garlic ingredients if you have low blood pressure, stomach ulcers, or gastritis. For example, you can infuse it in oil, add it to your diet, or use it as an extract or capsule. Do not heat it beyond 130 degrees when cooking as it will reduce its potency.
  • Ginger – Ginger can help treat various kinds of infections, in particular the cough, cold, and strep throat. Ginger herb is easy to use for a range of treatments.
  • Honey – Honey is a delicious sweetener that can sooth a sore throat. It also contains three powerful vitamins A, C, and E, which are essential for our hair and skin.
  • Lemon – This and orange citrus fruit ingredients are all potent in fighting against the common cold and infections.
  • Lemon balm -This plant can prevent the development of tumors. It also works to lower blood pressure.
  • Licorice – This herb can be particularly powerful in treating gastric ulcers.
  • Linden – This herb is an old remedy against indigestion and insomnia. It can fight against sore throat and cold, but do not consume it regularly.
  • Mallow – This plant can treat many types of chest ailments. Never boil it, as the process kills its healing properties. Instead, cover it with cold or lukewarm water, and infuse it overnight.
  • Marjoram – This is a calming herb, as well as a great liver tonic. It alleviates headaches and helps with digestion. Moreover, it is a strong antioxidant, helping treat respiratory difficulties.
  • Marshmallow – This herb can help alleviate a range of irritations, such as urinary ailments. To aid in the healing process, infuse it in lukewarm or cold water.
  • Mullein – This plant can dissolve phlegm, as its flowers can provide relief from earaches when infused in olive oil for 3 weeks.
  • Nettle – This plant is an excellent blood purifier, which can fight anemia, asthma, arthritis, and scurvy. You can use it as a conditioner for very greasy hair as well.
  • Oregano oil – This oil is a strong antiviral, which can be taken internally or externally on affected skin.
  • Oregon grape – This plant can help prevent bacterial infections. In particular, this plant is good for treating lung and respiratory infections. It can also treat skin conditions, such as eczema, acne, and psoriasis. Furthermore, it helps in maintaining a healthy liver function.
  • Prickly ash bark – This plant is good for depression, chronic infections, and digestive ailments. In fact, one to three drops of its extract 2x a day is the ideal treatment. It is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers.
  • Sage – Sage can alleviate ailments, such as sore throat. Additionally, it deals with any kind of menstruation pain. Do not apply sage regularly as it can lead to muscle constriction.
  • St. John’s Wort – St. John’s Wort is a great immune system booster and a virus fighter.
  • Thyme – Thyme can fight off intestinal parasites, and can treat respiratory problems as well.