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From -- 1st Chinese Herbs August 2009 Newsletter
Cold and Flu Season is almost upon us.
What is the difference between a cold and flu -
Cold Symptoms
Usually over in 7 days, gradually worsens
Scratchy throat
Nasal drip
Sneezing
Hacking cough
Stuffy nose
Difficult to sleep
Flu Symptoms
Begins abruptly, at times within 3 hours
Fever 102 to 106 degrees
Lack of Energy
Body Aches
Chills
Chest Discomfort
Headaches
Hospital, clinic, doctors, nurses, and schools are all gearing up for this winters flu.
� "Schools must be prepared with proper hygiene," said Bob Smith, Camden County's public health officer, who noted parents and children also must know how to ward off germs when classes resume.
� Something as simple as washing your hands can cut the spreading of the flu by as much as 30%. If you aren't near soap and water, then use Hand Sanitizers.
Herbs can help as well.
An article released June 6th, 2009 from the Ditan Hospital in Beijing reported that, "88 out of 117 patients treated for (H1N1) the disease only on the herbs fully recovered and were discharged." This is a 75% success rate.
What are these Chinese herbs that worked so well?
The Deputy Director of the hospital said there were four herbs in the packets given to patients who drank them as a tea and used as a mouth wash.
Lonicera Japonica (honeysuckle flower) see next page -
Isatis Indigodica
Mentha (mint)
Glycyrrhiza (licorice)
All were dosed at 3 grams per serving.
The Lonicera, is used almost exclusively for prevention and treatment of the common cold and upper respiratory tract infections, sore throats and general flu symptoms. Honeysuckle is considered to be one of the best herbal remedy for removing heat from your body and for releasing toxins and poisons from your body. It is one of the oldest healing herbs in history.
The next herb in this flu fighting formula is Woad root - Isatis Indigodica. This herb is categorized as a toxic heat clearing herb in Chinese herbal medicine and is also commonly used for upper respiratory infections. Research supports its success in treating acute sore throats and influenza viruses.
Mentha has quite a history when comes to treating high fever accompanied by flu symptoms. Inflamed throats, red eyes, and headache are some of the most common symptoms mentha can treat.
Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra, helps alleviate thirst. The most common use for licorice is in cough drops and syrups because it soothes the throat and helps bring up phlegm. Therefore it is beneficial for bronchitis and other respiratory problems.
These are four very powerful herbs work synigyically, forming a powerful formula.
References:
Handbook of Chinese Herbs by Him-che Yeung
Jade Remedies b y Peter Holmes
Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology, Chen & Chen, Art of Medicine Press, 2001.
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