Natural Flu Remedies

Natural Flu Remedies

Natural flu remedies based on time-tested Chinese herbal formulas are an effective treatment for the flu and the various influenza symptoms. Prevention is the best cure though, so this article also shows how to prevent the flu with Chinese herbal remedies.

Chinese herbal flu remedies - like Chinese cold remedies - work due to their natural antiviral and antibiotic properties. They only work though if you take the right dose of the right one at the right time. To know this you need a Chinese medical diagnosis from a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner. A Western medicine diagnosis is NOT enough to effectively prescribe Chinese herbal medicine as they are two completely different medical systems.

Even if two people have the flu, each one has influenza symptoms (and other symptoms and bodily signs) that are unique to each person. This is a major advantage Chinese herbal medicine has over Western medicine, i.e. herbal treatment can be tailored to suit each individual person. The result of taking Chinese herbal remedies - whether flu remedies or other remedies - is higher effectiveness and no side effects.

Below are several examples of Chinese herbal flu remedies that herbalists may prescribe for the flu. There are many others, depending on the severity of your flu, how long you've had it, your specific influenza symptoms and other factors. If you have questions about any of these particular flu remedies, or about Chinese herbal treatment for the flu in general, let me know.

Natural Flu Remedies

1. Cold & Flu Tea (Gan Mao Qing Re Chong Ji)

This first natural flu remedy, in granule form, dissolves in hot water so it is useful for children and people who have trouble swallowing pills and tablets. It is diaphoretic (induces sweating), antipyretic (stops fever) and analgesic (stops pain). It is used for early stage flu with symptoms of heat such as fever, sore throat, cough with yellow sputum and scanty, yellow urine. As for how to prevent the flu, it can be taken for several days, starting either before coming in contact with people you know have the flu, or when you've been exposed to people with the flu (or cold).

2. Miraculous Cold Pills (Gan Mao Ling in Chinese)

This second natural flu remedy is used for severe flu (and common cold) with such influenza symptoms as fever, headache, sore throat, swollen lymph glands, sore red eyes and aching muscles. The ingredients, such as chrysanthemum and lonicera, clear heat and toxins from the body. This remedy has antiviral properties so it can also be taken when you've been exposed to others who have the flu or common cold.

3. Heavy Cold Effective Remedy (Zhong Gan Ling)

This remedy also contains strong antiviral herbs. It is used when a cold or flu has progressed to a heavy or severe cold or flu with such influenza symptoms as increased fever, headache, sore throat with swollen glands, and stiff, aching upper back and neck.

4. Agastache & Mentha Formula (Xiao Er Gan Mao Chong Ji)

This natural flu remedy is for children with flu and common cold. It is also in granule form so it's easy to take mixed with water. Childrens' influenza symptoms indicating the use of this remedy include sneezing, runny nose, headache, fever and chills, cough and sore throat. Some children with the flu may also have nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, which this remedy is useful for too. The ingredients include isatis and chrysanthemum which clear heat and toxins.

Chinese herbal treatment for the flu is safe, natural and highly effective but, as mentioned above (and repeatedly on this website) you need a Chinese medical diagnosis to know which remedy is best for you. Some things you can try yourself are traditional Chinese self-help techniques for colds and flu, such as breathing exercises and acupressure.

If you have questions about Chinese natural flu remedies or self help methods for flu let me know.