Culinary Herbs can combat Colds and Flu!

Are you flying along at the speed of light and trying to keep healthy meals on the table and keep your family feeling strong and 'virus-free' too? That sounds like me.. Here's a wee reminder!
ANYTIME is a great time to incorporate lots of herbs + spices into your meals! I have never stopped being amazed by the wide range of helping 'actions' or healing 'constituents'. It's true.. Culinary herbs can combat colds and flu! Add some of the herbs below to your meals and support your immune system health!

You may be surprised at the long list of 'so called' kitchen herbs + spices which can all work together to help you feel your best!

Don't forget to check out my Chest Congestion at home remedies post also!

Looking for ways to boost your immune system's ability to ward off that nasty cold or flu virus?

It's easy to use  'common' culinary herbs in your pantry to improve immune system function and be ready to combat colds & flu!

Each of the herbs below has many other properties, in addition to the ones listed here!

You may be surprised by the length of this list ~ Herbs can combat Colds and Flu

• Allspice - powerful antioxidant;  can ease hypertension
• Anise - Aids in digestion and helps stop coughing.
  

  Anise Seeds are an unexpected winter medicine helper!

• Bay leaf - extremely powerful anti-oxidant (more potent than vitamin C), highly anti-bacterial
• Basil - Helps clear head congestion during a cold.
• Cardamom - Helps digestion of dairy products and soothes the stomach to treat indigestion

 

 

 

• Cinnamon - anti-bacterial, anti-fungal
• Cayenne - anti-bacterial, antiseptic, circulatory stimulant, immune stimulant

 

 

 

 

• Cloves - anti-viral, anti-bacterial; combats cold sores
• Caraway seed - anti-bacterial
• Coriander seed - antioxidant
• Cumin - antioxidant, high in vit A & C, anti-bacterial
• Dill - helps to clear congestion in respiratory system
• Fennel - Controls bad breath and, when chewed after spicy meals, masks the odor of garlic and onions.
• Garlic - anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic, anti-parasitic, anti-viral

 

 

• Ginger - anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory
• Lemon balm - anti-bacterial, antioxidant, anti-viral (especially helpful cold sores, herpes simplex & shingles)
• Marjoram - powerful antioxidant
• Mints - Stops intestinal gas, calms indigestion, controls nausea, and sweetens the breath.
  - Can be very helpful with lung conditions, aids congestion.
• Nutmeg - anti-viral effective against diarrhea causing 'rotavirus',  anti-anxiety
• Oregano -  has powerful infection-fighting properties.
• Parsley - Promotes urinary flow and provides antioxidants.
• Pepper - (black pepper) - anti-bacterial
• Rosemary - powerful antioxidant, anti-bacterial
• Sage - anti-bacterial, anti-viral, antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory
•  Tarragon - antioxidant
• Thyme -  A natural antibiotic,  soothes  chest congestion and can help to soothe cough.
• Turmeric - Highly anti-inflammatory, combats 'bad' bacteria in gut which can cause gas
  and bloating, eases digestion. Bonus of being HIGHLY anti-cancer herb.

Garlic + Ginger + Turmeric remain the superstars in my mind but each and every herb in the list above will provide enhanced immune function through it's own specific actions!

Do you use any or all of these herbs and spices?

Why not add some healthy, perhaps unexpected herbal allies to your
meals every day to accentuate the "Health quotient" of your food?

Culinary Herbs can combat colds and flu!

This DIY Italian seasoning is packed with flavour and HEALTH giving power!

1 teaspoon Basil
1 teaspoon Marjoram
1 teaspoon Thyme
½ teaspoon Onion flakes (if available)
½ teaspoon  Sage
½ tsp. black pepper
1  tsp. Sea salt

USE organic herbs and spices when possible!
Mix together an store in a small jar ~ Ready to add to stir-fry dishes, eggs, pizza or use in spaghetti sauce, in stews or as a meat rub.

I love writing about herb-infused ideas for your life!

 

Check out my eBooks!
"Cold + Flu Season ~ Are YOU ready?" here. It's FULL of great ideas to help you and your family live your best WINTER!!

 

 

Learn HOW to make the best herbal teas for your family this winter. It's ALL here in this ebook
Herbal Teas For Winter Health!

What is your favourite healthy herb + spice combination??

             Here's to your great health   ~  green good wishes,  Carol