Are you feeling under the weather of late and think your immunity is failing you? Have you considered natural ingredients like herbs to recharge the immune system and revive your health? 

Herbs feature pharmacological properties that can harmonise our immune system. Research has underlined the effectiveness of medicinal plants in treating pathogenic, metabolic, nervous system and autoimmune disorders in humans.  

Here’s a list of five herbs that can pump up your immune health and help you keep diseases and chronic medical conditions at bay. Some of these herbs are readily available in our homes, while you can consume others as medicinal supplements.

1. Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) –

A bright yellow chemical called Curcumin, a WHO-approved food additive, characterises Turmeric. The cylindrical tubers of the plant, known for their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, contain nutrients like beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium, flavonoids, potassium, zinc, iron, niacin, etc. Turmeric is widely used in Ayurveda to alleviate respiratory complications and skin diseases, besides eliminating toxicity from the body. 

2. Garlic (Allium Sativum) –

Another popular herb with aromatic bulbs, garlic finds worldwide usage as a seasoning in many spicy recipes and cuisines. Its culinary application aside, herbalists tout garlic as a cure-all for its antimicrobial, antiseptic, antifungal, and antibiotic properties. Garlic has potent nutrients like arginine, oligosaccharides, flavonoids, and selenium that power your immunity to face all seasonal maladies.

3. Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) –

Ginger is a storehouse of minerals like sodium, potassium, iron, magnesium, and Vitamin C and B6. Besides being a flavour booster and taste enhancer in several cuisines, ginger plays a vital role as a traditional medicine in treating degenerative diseases, cardiovascular complications, digestive disorders, and cancer. Ginger is not only antibacterial and anti-parasitic; it can also help your body in resisting stress and DNA reconstruction.

4. Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) –

Ginseng has pronounced application in traditional Chinese medicine. The active chemical ginsenosides in ginseng is a potent antioxidant that invigorates sensory awareness and memory capacity besides preventing certain cancers. Ginseng also regulates the function of the hypothalamic, pituitary, adrenal glands, thus reducing the effect of chronic stress on the immune system. 

5. Astragalus (Astragalus Membranaceus) –

Commonly known as Huang qi or milk vetch, astragalus is another herb used in traditional medicine to treat multiple health complications. It has antioxidising properties that negate the production of free radicals, besides strengthening the immune system. In combination with other herbs, astragalus may treat upper respiratory infections, allergic rhinitis, asthma, chronic conditions like kidney ailment and fatigue, etc. Bell Lifestyle’s Virux is a potent herbal formulation that bottles the goodness of astragalus for convenient daily usage.  Thanks to these easily accessible herbs and herbal supplements, you can strengthen your immune system naturally and bid farewell to all seasonal infections.