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Indian cress
In the olden days a wide range of wounds (including already infected ones) were treated in Peru with fresh Indian cress leaves. The herb was also used in case of infections of the lungs and the urinal system. After the discovery of antibiotics, many different substances were used to treat infections. It was only in 1952 that the centuries old appreciation of Indian Cress as a healing plant was scientifically confirmed. Very volatile wide range antibiotic substances were discovered, the main effect of which is putting the defence mechanism of the body into action. Ever since then Indian Cress has been rightly considered as a herbal antibiotic, fighting infections of the kidneys, bladder, urine conduct, lungs, respirational system and 'flu type infections.
Plantain cough syrup
There are not many natural remedies in central Europe which are that well known like Plantain cough syrup. The extract gained from fresh leaves relieves in case of congestion in the respiratory and bronchial system, reduces cough and pains usually related to 'flu and cold. Scientists also found antibiotic substances in Plantain extract, which helps to explain its effectiveness. Plantain syrup is an old kitchen remedy, traditionally used as a natural cough syrup.
Echinacea
Echinacea is the ideal herbal remedy to prevent different types of 'flu. Its main active substance is Echinacoside. A number of secondary substances such as etheric oils, resins and a whole series of further elemental components work together in an inimitable way to improve resistance and to form a natural protection against 'flu risk, the spread of germs or tissue inflammations. Scientific research in the field of immunology has shown that Echinacea has a positive effect not only on our resistance to 'flu and colds, but on the whole immune system. Echinacea is a universal preparation for 'flu prevention, for lowering the risk of infection and against feverish infections.
Herbal Tea for cold and 'flu
A mixture of icelandic moss, carraghen moss, pulmonaria, hemp nettle, beggarweed, licorice, fennel, anise and corn poppy. A herbal tea mixture to reduce cold symptoms in the throat and bronchial region. It helps against hoarseness, blocked respiratory tracks and coughs.
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is a natural remedy known for its calming effect of the throat. The Marshmallow
Root contains a slimy substance which acts like a protective film in mouth and throat, reduces coughing and ease roughness and calms irritated mucous membrane of mouth and throat.
Cold and ‘flu bathing oil
A bathing oil with menthol, peppermint and eucalyptus. This effective combination supports a treatment to prevent and cure a cold and all its accompanying effects. In warm bathing water these essential oils can act particularly well. They develop a breath-relieving steam and soothens cold and 'flu related pains.
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