Immune System Boosters

What are some effective natural immune system boosters that work?

Natural Remedies Immune System Boosters

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Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)	Echinacea is known to boost the immune system. This is helpful in shortening the duration of viral or bacterial infections such as the common cold and the flu. A recent well-designed clinical study showed that echinacea and sage combination was as effective as a prescription mouth rinse for treating sore throat from an infection. Dose: Take 500 mg four times daily of the raw herb on the first day, then use 250 mg four times daily for up to 10 days. Tincture - Use 2 to 4 mL four to six times daily.
Vitamin C	Vitamin C is used for treating and reducing the duration of the common cold and the flu. Dose: Take 1,000 to 3,000 mg (1 to 3 grams) daily. Divide into two doses. Higher doses (megadoses) have been used. Click here to jump to the full review on vitamin C and to get detailed information on megadose therapy.
Ginseng	Ginseng is one of many immune system boosters commonly used in chinese medicine. It is shown in studies that ginseng can support the immune system and help prevent infections. Dose: Take 100 mg daily to prevent catching the cold. Higher dosages have been used. Click here to get the full review and other dosages for ginseng.
Garlic	Some clinical studies show that taking garlic regularly seems to reduce the chance of catching the cold and the flu. This herb is recommended by experts for keeping the immune system working efficiently. Dose: Take 200 to 400 mg up to three times daily.
Andrographis	Andrographis stimulates the immune system and increases the activity of germ-fighting white blood cells. It also seems to have anti-allergic activities and can be helpful in allergies. Dose: Take 400 mg three times daily.
Elderberry	Elderberry is a rich source of anthocyanidins, tannins, flavonoids and rutin. These chemical substances are known to benefit and regulate the immune system in our body as well as acting as an antioxidant. Dose: Typical dose used is 15 mL (1 tablespoon) taken up to four times daily.
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)	Studies show that it can boost the immune system and have a positive effect on the immune cells in our body. Dose: Dosages used to prevent the cold is 4 to 7 grams daily.
Cordyceps	Cordyceps is shown to regulate and boost the immune system. It may be helpful in curing viral and bacterial infections. More studies will need to be done in clinical trials to verify this benefit. Dose: Take 500 mg two or three times daily.
Goldenseal	Goldenseal may shorten the duration of infections. It possesses antiviral and immune boosting effects in laboratory studies. Dose: Typical dosage is 4 to 6 grams of the root extract taken up to three times daily.
Oil of Oregano	Oil of oregano shows potent activity against viruses and may be helpful in killing off the virus and bacteria responsible for causing the common cold, the flu or a sore throat. Dose: Typical dosage used is 500 mg up to four times daily as per manufacturer directions.
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)	In lab studies on cells, boneset seems to boost immune cell functions. It is traditionally used to help cure viral infections and thus can be useful to fight off infections. Dose: Steep 1 to 2 grams of the herb in 150 mL of boiling water. Drink three times daily. Extract (1:1) - Use 1 to 2 mL three times daily.
Aniseed Blackberry Blueberry Borage seed oil Forsythia Honeysuckle Stinging nettle Yarrow	Helpful These following immune system boosters have been traditionally used to treat the symptoms of the common colds. Some of these herbs have been shown to have antiviral activities and immune boosting activity in lab studies. Others, such as blueberry and blackberry show anti-inflammatory benefits and is traditionally used to treat sore throat, common cold and flu symptoms.
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