We know that no one likes to be ill, but there’s lots you can do to support your immune system to keep you healthy. Your immune system is a network of cells, organs, proteins and antibodies that work to protect you against bacteria, viruses and parasites. Whilst we usually only think of our immune system when we feel ill, it’s actually working every day to keep us safe.

 

Eating a healthy diet, regular exercise, getting adequate sleep are just some useful ways to keep your immune strong. By also adding herbs to your regime, they can help to increase your body’s resilience and enhance your ability to fight off infections. Immune-supportive herbs help to prevent, fight, and clear illness while building, restoring, and nourishing immunity.

 

Echinacea- “Echinacea” comes from the Greek word “ekhinos,” which means sea urchin. This is a nod to its spiny center.Native Americans, especially in the Great Plains, highly regarded echinacea for wellness, with the roots, leaves, seeds, and flowers all being used for health purposes. The phytonutrients found within echinacea are believed to support the immune system.

Thyme - Strongly antimicrobial, thyme is packed with vitamins and other nutrients, including Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B-6, iron, calcium, magnesium, and manganese. These all help to boost the immune system and prevent colds, flus, and other illnesses. 

Rosemary - Having powerful antimicrobial properties, it’s often used when fighting off illness, especially of the respiratory variety. Additionally, it’s an immunostimulant, so it can not only help protect the body by fighting off germs, but also helps boost the immune system.

Hibiscus flower - tangy and tart with a hint of sweetness. antioxidant rich, antimicrobial.

Hawthorn berries -  are rich in anti-oxidants which add to the list of its benefits as well. The rich concentration of antioxidant properties definitely adds to the hawthorn berry health benefits in flushing out of the harmful toxins from the body.

Not just that, these berries are rich in Vitamin C as well which contribute to boosting the activity of the white blood cells in the body that effectively help with the well being of one’s overall immune system too.

 

Elderberry -  rather than just stimulate immune activity, it’s also important to modulate—a process that involves bringing immune cells back into balance. Research on elderberry suggests it’s highly supportive of this kind of balanced immune response—of immune system balance.

Rose Hips - have more vitamin c in weight than an orange! Vitamin C plays many essential roles in your immune system, including stimulating the production of white blood cells which protects your body against infection 

helping maintain your skin’s protective barrier against outside pathogens.

In addition to vitamin C, rose hips contain high levels of polyphenols and vitamins A and E, all of which help strengthen and protect your immune system.

Lemon Grass - Anti-fungal and anti-microbial lemon grass also has powerful antibacterial properties, which is why it’s a common ingredient in homemade cleaners. It’s also a powerful antioxidant, which can be beneficial to the immune system. 

 

Anise Seed -  is rich in both phenolics and phenylpropanoids which can perform several important functions in the body –  cleansing receptor sites, eating up free radicals and protecting you from harmful viruses and bacteria. 

 

Black Cumin Seed - Nigella Sativa contains beneficial antioxidants, acids, and vitamins that support the immune system. Black seeds appear to balance the immune system, up-regulating some functions and down-regulating others for better immune health. It appears to have a calming effect on the overactive immune reactions that cause autoimmune reactions.

 

Dosage:

Adults use 1-2 ml one- three times a day as needed or desired.

Children use 1 ml one - two times a day.

Children under 3 use one drop per five pounds weight
 

Ingredients

organic non-gmo vegetable glycerin, carbon filtered water, elderflower, elderberry, echinacea, orange peel, rosemary, thyme, rose hips, hawthorn berries, Passion flower, anise seed, hibiscus flower, lemon grass, black cumin seed