Our Immune First Aid Kit
✨ Our Immune First Aid Kit ✨
Elderberry Elixir: Enjoy this delicious elixir by Goddess Ghee preventatively or during an acute cold or flu to shorten duration and lessen symptoms. Elderberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamins that your immune system loves. Like many Chinese herbal blends, this syrup contains spices that strengthen your circulation and open your pores to help you push out an invading pathogen, such as a virus. Finished off with chaga mushroom, raw honey and raw apple cider vinegar, Elderberry Elixir decreases inflammation and strengthens your body’s detoxification abilities.
Yu Ping Feng San: This preventative herbal formula, "Jade Windscreen", strengthens your immune system, which prevents "wind" from blowing in viral, bacterial and fungal conditions. Chief herb astragalus is an excellent tonic for the respiratory system; incorporate this blend to stay ahead of cold and flu or allergy season.
Gui Zhi Tang: A classic, warming herbal blend with ginger and cinnamon for symptoms of a "wind-cold" invasion, including sudden chills, stiff neck, and clear nasal disharge. Great to take at the first sign of symptoms or when you feel you might be fighting something.
Essential Oils: Many essential oils have antiviral, antibacterial and/or antifungal properties. Tea Tree encompasses all of these traits and strengthens the immune system. It is helpful when you’re feeling vulnerable physically or emotionally. Eucalyptus is a go-to for helping your body eject an invading pathogen. It diffuses the lungs and dissipates phlegm. Eucalyptus radiata (narrow leaf) is our choice for use with children. Lavender opens the chest and its cooling nature is helpful with cold, flu and sinus conditions that present with heat (stronger fever or sore throat, yellow mucus, sweating, etc). All of these oils are great to use preventatively as well as during an acute attack and support your ability to let go and process grief. 💗
Visit our apothecary or ask your acupuncturist for recommendations that will best fit your unique needs. Schedule your next appointment online or call us at (843) 937-6890.
