Herbcast Herbs for Cold & Flu Season: The Power of Yarrow, Peppermint & Elderflower with Dr. Amparo Aracil
Jul 15, 2024
Dr. Amparo Aracil, a practitioner blending herbal and medical expertise with a holistic approach, dives deep into the power of diaphoretic herbs like yarrow, peppermint, and elderflower. They discuss how these herbs enhance immunity and help manage fever during cold and flu season. Dr. Aracil emphasizes the importance of personalized herbal remedies and shares insights on treating long COVID and post-viral conditions. Explore the synergistic nature of herbs while learning about their roles in circulatory health and overall vitality.
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Fever Is A Helpful Immune Signal
- Fever is a useful immune response that raises temperature and stimulates cytokines and T cell activity.
- Diaphoretic herbs assist by modulating the fever and encouraging peripheral circulation to help resolve infection.
Diaphoretics Work In Multiple Complementary Ways
- Diaphoretic herbs act multi-dimensionally: they promote sweating, increase peripheral circulation, and offer anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.
- Unlike paracetamol, they do not blunt innate immune signalling but modulate and ease the inflammatory response.
Use Diaphoretics Aggressively For Acute Colds
- For acute seasonal infections use diaphoretics like yarrow, peppermint, ginger, echinacea and thyme.
- Take higher, regular doses (teas or tinctures) for several days to hasten recovery and ease symptoms.