 Some immune building discussions using herbs
Jo, you may also try boosting your immune system with herbs added to food. I am adding new links about these herbs as I feel that it is very important with the cold and flu season coming up. Building up immunity before fall (lung season in TCM) and winter (kidney season and a time when the body's defenses are deep inside the body--perhaps this is why so many old folks die at this time): Soup may help build immune system and raise white blood count naturally
More on just astragalus: Bounce back better from colds and flu: astragalus can provide an assist to a faltering immune system | Natural Health | Find Articles at BNET
Astragalus, echinacea and licorice: The effect in humans of three immune stimulating herbs | Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society | Find Articles at BNET
There's also a link on this thread, permalink 1, which goes to a website which tells how to make some TCM herbals for colds/flu--all from a TCM acupuncturist: TCM Remedies for Colds/Flu
A good TCM formula to help build immunity is Minor Bupleurum. This next is a really good article from the Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients. This formula may also be used when trying to recover from colds and flus: Minor Bupleurum and The Prevention of Recurrent Infections in Children - Chinese Medicine Update | Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients | Find Articles at BNET
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