With the weather turning colder and the impact of the sixth typhoon, it’s important to take care of your health as sudden changes in temperature can make you susceptible to catching a cold or the flu. Those who are particularly vulnerable include women, children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Today, we’ll be sharing five vegetables, herbs, and spices that can help you fight off the flu and get back on your feet quickly.
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For reference: A Collection of Quick Home Remedies to Get Rid of the Flu
1 Perilla Leaves
Perilla leaves, also known as wild basil, are not only a popular herb but also a valuable traditional medicine. In traditional medicine, perilla leaves are believed to have a warming effect, a spicy taste, and the ability to induce sweating, diuresis, and treat fever and colds. This is why perilla leaves have been used as a folk remedy for effectively treating the flu. One of the simplest and most effective ways to use perilla leaves is through steam inhalation.
To steam inhale with perilla leaves, boil a pot of water and add clean perilla leaves. Find a place that is windproof, undress, cover yourself with a blanket, including your head, and slowly uncover the pot to let the steam escape. Inhale the steam for 5-10 minutes. Then, slowly remove the blanket, take a quick shower with the cooled-down steam water, and dry off. Get dressed, drink the steam water, and rest under the covers.
Alternatively, you can make perilla leaf tea by preparing 20g of fresh perilla leaves, crushing them, and pouring boiling water over them. Strain the tea before drinking.
Another simple method is to chop up perilla leaves and eat them with porridge.
For reference: 5 Folk Remedies to Cure a Fever at Home Quickly and Easily
2 Garlic
Garlic is an effective remedy for treating the flu, coughs, and mild fevers. In Eastern medicine, garlic is believed to have a spicy taste and a warming effect. It helps detoxify, clear phlegm, and boost immunity. Including garlic in your daily meals not only enhances your immune system but also helps fight off the flu.
Here are some additional ways to treat the flu without medication:
– Gently chew 2-3 cloves of crushed garlic for 15 minutes, or chew one clove every 3-4 hours.
– Mince 3-4 cloves of garlic, mix with a little honey or olive oil, and consume this mixture 3 times a day.
– Chop 3-4 cloves of garlic, add them to a glass of water, stir, and drink it quickly. Do this once a day.
3 Ginger
Ginger is like a natural antibiotic that you can easily find in your kitchen. In traditional medicine, ginger is believed to have a warming effect and antibacterial properties, making it an effective remedy for treating the flu, headaches, and nausea. Apart from the popular ginger-honey tea, you can also make a magical flu-fighting drink by combining honey with fresh ginger root:
– First, peel and slice the ginger into thin pieces.
– Put a few slices of ginger in a cup, add water, and boil for about 5 minutes to allow the ginger to infuse the water.
– Add a teaspoon of honey to the ginger water, and your drink is ready!
You can also add ginger to your daily meals to help fight off the flu.
4 Turmeric
Turmeric has long been a common spice in various dishes, but did you know that it can also quickly relieve flu symptoms? This is thanks to curcumin, a compound in turmeric with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Curcumin helps eliminate bacteria and boosts the body’s natural defense mechanisms.
Following a traditional recipe, you can make a turmeric drink by peeling and slicing the root, crushing the slices, and pouring boiling water over them. Strain the liquid and drink it to treat and prevent the flu.
5 Lemon Balm
Lemon balm, also known as bee balm, is a herb used to treat common ailments such as coughs, sore throats, fever, body aches, and the flu caused by changing weather.
Typically, fresh lemon balm is used. After washing the leaves, crush them and use them as a tea, decoction, or apply them topically to the affected area.
Here’s a simple way to use lemon balm: Crush some lemon balm leaves with a little salt and a small amount of cooled boiled water, then squeeze out the liquid and drink it. Keep the crushed leaves and mix them with vinegar or alcohol to apply all over your body. Combining drinking the liquid and applying the leaves topically can help reduce fever quickly.
Note:
In addition to incorporating these vegetables and herbs into your diet, here are some tips to help you recover from the flu quickly:
– Drink plenty of fluids: Opt for warm or hot water as it helps keep your body warm.
– Cleanse your nose and throat with a saline solution: This is an excellent remedy for a cold as salt has antibacterial and antiseptic properties.
– Get plenty of rest: When you have the flu, the accompanying symptoms can make you feel exhausted. So, take a break from your regular routine and prioritize rest. Adequate rest will help your body generate more energy and boost your immune system.
– Include foods and drinks rich in vitamin C, such as orange juice or lemonade, to strengthen your immune system.
– Avoid going out: There is a significant temperature difference between indoors and outdoors. If you must go outside, wear a mask and warm clothes to protect yourself from the wind.
While the flu is not a serious illness, it’s important not to underestimate it. We hope that with this information, you’ll be able to quickly get rid of the annoying flu and get back to your healthy self.
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