* Allicin in [[garlic]] has been proven to have antibacterial and antiviral benefits. Additionally, garlic has anti-inflammatory benefits, which can help in relieving airway inflammations that are also connected to some of the signs and symptoms of the disease.
* medicinal mushrooms, such as the [[Shiitake]] and the [[Reishi]] mushrooms can help in boosting the immune system, thereby preventing the development of colds or flu.
* [[Black Pepperpepper]] combined with tamarind, boil them with water and butter and ingesting the concoction to help relieve the symptoms of colds and flu. Another way is by mixing lemon juice, honey and black pepper and taking the mixture three times a day for one day to help starve cold.
* [[Yogurt]] : Lactobacillus casei, actually give several health benefits to an individual. One of which is protection from viruses that causes colds and flu.
* [[selenium]] can work preventive.
*[[Sage]] : For many centuries, sage has been used as remedy for some illnesses. For colds and flu, sage is being used as remedy for the sore throat. When one has flu, the integrity of the mucus membrane is damaged due to the inflammation. The membrane inflammation causes sore throat. By gargling a solution of water, salt and sage leaves, sore throat is expected to lessen.
*[[Fenugreek]] is one of the oldest known medicinal plants; in fact, it is said to have been used by Hippocrates, the father of medicine. Fenugreek is a very good decongestant by dissolving and thinning the increasing amount of mucus that resulted from the course of the disease. Mucus is also has benefits to sore throat by using it as a gargle.
*[[Lemon Balm ]] : While flu is a respiratory disease, it also has an effect on the muscles through increased pains and aches. Lemon balm is helpful as a relaxant and as an antispasmodic medication. When there are muscle spasms, applying the lemon balm ointment can help in the relaxation of the muscles. Flu, in contrast to common colds, has fever. With the lemon balm, there will be increased sweating. Sweating is important, although it is recommended to not to go into the extent of dehydrating oneself, because sweating can remove the body of toxins. Lemon balm may be applied at the early onset of flu.
*[[Cinnamon]] : It is said that there are verses in the Christian bible saying that chewing on cinnamon sticks can help get rid of the virus from the body. Influenza virus therefore is not exempted from these rules. It is widely being used as a medication for several muscle aches and pains which are associated with common colds and flu. During 1918 when there was an outbreak of Spanish flu, those who are working at the cinnamon processing plant did not contract the disease.
*[[Mullein]] leaves possess antiviral activity against these viruses.
* [[Apples]] : Over 60 years ago researchers found that the complex carbohydrates that make up apple pectin inhibit the infectivity of influenza A virus in chicken blood, as well in embryonated eggs, indicating its potential anti-influenza properties.[
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