Ayurveda Remedies For The Immune System

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In Ayurveda, flu, cold and rheumatism are caused by toxins of an internal nature. In Ayurveda Remedies For The Immune System we will explore how to get rid of this buildup of ama (toxins) and allow the immune system to eliminate the problem.

The practical steps from Ayurveda suggest that a cold or flu be sweated out with a tea that is diaphoretic in nature. Get plenty of rest. Do not use heating herbs like garlic or ginseng as they will serve to deepen the problem. Stay away from cold food and food that is raw as they will minimize your immune system.

To further enhance our topic Ayurveda Remedies For The Immune System, we will share an article we found at Positive Health.com written by Anne McIntyre.

The piece begins:

“Andrographis paniculata is highly valued in Ayurvedic, TCM, Siddha and Unani medicine for enhancing immunity and combating acute infections, and is beginning to gain popularity here in the West for its ability to support the immune system and as an anti-cold and flu remedy.

Andrographis is an annual plant from the Acanthaceae family, the same family as the Chinese violet. It is native to India and cultivated in China for its use in TCM. It is a beautiful herb that grows about a metre tall with purple and white flowers.

The whole plant has a very bitter taste which is prized for its detoxifying effects, in fact it is known in India as maha-tikta, or ‘King of Bitters’ and chiritayeh in Unani Tibb which has a similar meaning. It is also known as Kalamegha, Kirata, Bhunimba and Indian Echinacea. Both the fresh and dried leaves, and the fresh juice of the whole plant are used as medicine.”

Ayurveda Remedies For The Immune System

“In Ayurvedic medicine its cooling and cleansing properties are used for clearing toxins and for reducing Pitta and Kapha. It has an affinity for lymph and blood tissue and exerts its beneficial action mainly in the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and urinary systems.

It is used for pneumonia[1] and allergies and is indicated wherever there is Pitta type heat, infection, green infected phlegm, thirst and fever. It also reduces thick phlegm from excess Kapha, and can be helpful in asthma.[2] In TCM it is also used to enhance the function of the digestive, cardiovascular (for prevention of atherosclerosis and heart disease) and urinary systems.

With its detoxifying and immune-enhancing effects, Andrographis is excellent for the prevention and treatment of acute infections. It has commonly been used in India for flu and flu epidemics and research has been conducted on its ability to treat the common cold.[3]

It is well worth taking as a preventative and at the first signs of infection, for colds, flu, fevers, coughs, and chest infections. It is also effective for treating sinusitis, mouth ulcers, herpes, otitis media, sore throats, laryngitis and tonsillitis.

It mode of action in respiratory infections may be its ability to stop the infecting organisms (such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenza) from attaching to the mucous membranes and proliferating. It also reduces congestion and liquifies mucus, making it easier to expel.”

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