10 Plants That Strengthen Immunity

We are often tempted to look for powerful remedies in pharmacies even for the simplest colds. But nature is at our disposal, allowing us to choose from dozens of types of plants, all with a strong healing capacity. Here are some of them:

Aloe

Aloe juice is used successfully in treating colds, but also cleansing the body of toxins. The strengthening capacity of the immune system is due to the high content of polypeptides, salicylic acid, and antiseptics that destroy microbes, bacteria, and parasites.

It is administered: in case of gastritis, ulcer, constipation, diarrhea, but it is considered that aloe can treat up to 200 diseases.

Echinacea

Echinacea has an extraordinary ability to strengthen the body's immunity by stimulating the production of white blood cells, especially lymphocytes, and the amount of interferon. It also inhibits hyaluronidase at the tissue level, having an anti-inflammatory effect. Echinacea has bacteriostatic action on bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

People with allergies should be very careful with echinacea products, as the plant can trigger respiratory allergies.

Arnica

Arnica is one of the wonder plants, having very strong immunostimulatory properties. It acts especially on the throat and upper respiratory tract, increasing the body's immunity in the fight against colds, sinusitis, bronchitis, or tonsillitis.

It is administered: to prevent colds, it is an excellent natural tonic for the nervous system.

Elderflower

Due to its high content of potassium, flavonoids, folic acid, and vitamin C, shock is one of the most powerful remedies for preventing and treating the flu and colds. Elderflowers has both an action of amplifying the general immunity and one of inhibiting the development of the viruses that produce these diseases. It is effective against various flu strains and if administered in sufficient doses reduces the recovery time after the flu.

Rosemary

Rosemary miraculously manages to fight infections due to its flavonoid content. It is a perfect analgesic and stimulant, and thanks to phenols it reduces inflammation.

It is administered: in different types of colds, gastric cramps, respiratory tract infections.

Basil

Basil helps the immune system to fight colds, through its actions to raise body temperature, which inhibits the growth of microbes. It is excellent in the prevention of colds or for their treatment in the early stages. Basil has an extraordinary ability to detoxify and is considered to help treat at least 40 conditions.

It is administered for: indigestion, flatulence, weakened immune system, intoxicated body.

Horsetail

The significant content of salicylic acid and mineral salts gives the tea prepared from this plant immunostimulatory, disinfectant properties and is recommended for those who are in convalescence, anemia, etc.

It is administered: kidney disease, genitourinary tract infections, cellulite.

Licorice

It is one of the few good remedies for all stages of infectious disease, as well as for prevention. Administered internally, the root of the plant increases the number of antibodies in saliva, respiratory mucosa, and digestive mucosa, restoring and strengthening these tissues, which are the first line of defense against any infection. Licorice is also useful when the immune system turns against us, producing autoimmune diseases, regulating the production and release of antibodies. It has very strong hormonal effects.

It is administered: in case of ulcer, gastric inflammation, spasms, slow digestion.

Marjoram

Marjoram stimulates immunity when the cold or flu starts, due to its ability to quickly raise the body's temperature, producing a kind of fever that allows the immune system to act extremely effectively. It is rich in tannins, flavonoids, manganese, and zinc. Helps eliminate toxins from the body.

It is administered: in nausea, agitation, detoxification of the body, muscle, and joint pain.

Dandelion

You may have known less, but dandelion has amazing effects on the body. Due to its beta-carotene content, it is an exceptional antioxidant. Dandelion also stimulates appetite, remineralizes, and lowers cholesterol.

It is administered: in kidney stones, cholecystitis, cellulite, water retention, obesity.