6 Effective And Simple Herbal Remedies For Bird Flu

Up till the 1990s, bird flu virus or Avian was mostly restricted to birds, especially chickens. At that point of time, this virus was not deemed to be of any danger to the human population. It was in 1997 that early human cases began to emerge in Hong Kong.

The original bird flu had been classified as a rare strain, but humans are vulnerable to other avian flu epidemic, which can be contagious. Conventional treatments for avian flu do not exist. However, protection against the flu can be sought with various home and herbal remedies and that can also promote a speedy recovery in case someone becomes ill.

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6 Herbal Remedies For Bird Flu

Astragalus

This is basically an immune-enhancing herb that has been used for centuries in China and has the ability of providing a body with strength.

The production of interferon is increased because this herb provides support to the bone marrow and it also enables an individual to fight and resist the virus because it builds the disease-fighting blood cells.

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Echinacea

Echinacea is the herbal cure for flu that has been used for traditions. It is an excellent herb that can strengthen the entire system and has been used for centuries as an immune system stimulant and a blood purifier. The most effective form of Echinacea is its liquid extract form.

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Garlic

A powerful natural medicine, garlic possesses the ability of providing a body with protection by fighting against the flu. For centuries, the antibiotic characteristics and anti-viral properties of garlic have made it popular and Chinese medical doctors and herbalists give it a lot of respect. The most potent forms of garlic are when it is taken raw or in crushed form or even in the form of tea.

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Turmeric

Turmeric comprises of an anti-inflammatory compound called curcumin and the lethal effects associated with the bird flu cytokine storm can be reduced with it along with fever. An out-of-balance immune system gives rise to this biological event.

During the bird flu, there are certain inflammatory agents that become heightened and stimulate the increase of other similar immuno-agents, which eventually gives rise to this event. Tremendous health risks are associated with the compounding of one-upon-the-other inflammatory agents and this worsens the inflammation caused by avian flu.

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Blue Green Dragon

A combo of eight traditional herbs forms this potent Chinese formula that can fight the bird flu effectively. Each one of these herbs uses different ways of strengthening the immune system. Ephedra and Ma Huang are some of the main herbs present in this formula and they eliminate toxins from the body by dilating the blood pores and enabling sweating.

However, the FDA has banned Ma Huang in the US. But, the efficacy of the blue green dragon formula can be maintained by using other herbs and supplements that have the same action and can be taken along with the remaining herbs. Surface capillaries in the skin are dilated by B-Vitamin niacin and cayenne pepper and this causes sweating by opening pores.

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Oil Of Oregano

Avian flu can be treated with oregano oil as it contains properties of germ-killing antibiotics. All that you have to do is consume capsules that contain the oil of the same or consume this oil with some warm water to improve immunity and combat infection.