7 traditional Flu Medicine

Change of seasons often accompanied by flu outbreaks. Of course, many choices of drugs sold in the market to overcome the pain of this one. But for those who prefer a natural remedy there are several options you can take

1. Iron
Iron is an essential mineral that is needed more than 300 enzymes in the body. Iron can be found in foods such as meat, liver, seafood and eggs. He currently is available in pills and syrups. Why iron is useful? This substance has the effect of strengthening the body's immune system, mood, sex life and health associated with breathing. When you get an early flu symptoms, add iron intake in your diet. As a bonus, this iron can be a little help reduce flu symptoms.

2. Garlic
Garlic is believed to have many benefits. Allicin is the most potent against the flu. According to the study of allicin content in garlic can reduce the risk of contracting the flu and cure the sick with the flu quickly. But there are side effects for patients with blood sugar and pregnant women. According to test garlic was able to kill influenza virus. Add garlic in chicken soup, which is also believed to relieve symptoms of flu, and enjoy while still hot.

3. Shallots
The content of the onion is not much different with garlic, which contains an antiviral chemical. Soak pieces of raw red onion on honey, leave for the night. Use this mixture such as cough syrup. In addition, you also can add a lot of onions in the dish while being exposed to the flu.

4. Vitamin C
It is based on new discoveries of vitamin C is only able to prevent the common cold and reduces the reaction flu symptoms. But nonetheless remain useful vitamin C to fight colds and coughs.

5. Honey
Honey is popular as a panacea in some cultures, according to the study also shows honey can help relieve irritation in the throat and is believed to contain antioxidants and anti-bacterial. Honey is also proven to relieve cough and help you sleep soundly in children aged one year and above.

6. Ginseng
Ginseng is regarded as a popular herbal supplement. Many of the benefits of ginseng are starting to improve memory, improve concentration, fatigue, problems associated with aging, mild depression and even for mothers after childbirth. The content of the ginseng increases the body's immune system, for it is not wrong if ginseng is efficacious as cold medicine.

7. Ginger
Ginger is believed since long ago as Chinese traditional medicine to combat flu symptoms. In Indian medicine, ayurveda is also believed the same thing. Plus hot ginger lemon and honey can be used as a drink in the rain. But for those who just had surgery, should avoid drinking ginger for two weeks.
(Dat06/wol28/kpl)