Elderberry syrup is useful in two ways:
- as a tonic to the immune system which improves the body’s ability to resist viral infection
- for directly treating the flu- elderberry syrup helps to reduce the severity and duration of respiratory complications associated with the flu
- seek professional help for dosages and use
- Honey Gardens of Ferrisburgh, Vermont make an excellent product. 800-241-0423 or www.honeygardens.com for product information
- Because of it’s respiratory benefits, it is also useful for treating viral colds with a cough
Lemon Balm for “stomach flu” with nausea and vomiting:
- Safe for the elderly and children
- Best taken in glycerin extract
- Best taken at first signs of nausea
- Can be used after overindulgence in sweets
Slippery Elm powder for “stomach flu” with diarrhea:
- Demulcent herb- soothes, coats, and protects the entire digestive tract from the esophagus to the colon from viral and bacterial invaders which irritate the intestines and cause diarrhea
- Can be mixed with applesauce for easier administration
Probiotics for healthy digestive and immune systems:
- Actively compete with and crowd out harmful bacteria in the intestines
- Naturally occur in all mammals breast milk, particularly in the colostrum which inoculates a baby’s digestive tract for the first two years of life
- Best taken in capsule form where the active cell count exceeds one billion per capsule
- Should always be taken in combination antibiotics except if calcium blocks absorption of the particular type of antibiotic (ex. some forms of doxycylin)
- Can prevent re-infection in intestines
