Medicinal Herbs

Colds and Flu

Disclaimer:

Please note that this is not medical advice and does not replace the advice or treatment of your medical practitioner. Do not stop your treatment and replace it with a herbal remedy without consulting with your doctor.

BLOCKED NOSE

• Eucalyptus - You can buy eucalyptus oil from most chemists, place a few drops in a bowl of boiling water and breath deeply over the steam with a towel covering your head.


• Tea-tree - crush the fresh tea tree leaves and inhale the fresh scent to help open a blocked nose.

BOOST IMMUNE (Anti-viral)
• Echinacea - Echinacea drops are available at most chemist. Take it as directed at the first signs of a cold or flu to help stop infection.

SORE THROAT
• Lemon Thyme - Lemon Thyme tea with a bit of freshly squeezed lemon juice will help ease sore throats, coughs and colds.

  To make the tea, add 1 cup of boiling water to a quarter cup of Lemon thyme sprigs. Let it steep, strain the tea and enjoy!