A separate study published in Foods found that cinnamon essential oil had similar effects on salmonella bacteria. How to Enjoy It Give your toast a dusting of cinnamon or sprinkle it into your coffee or tea for added flavor. Cinnamon also pairs well with fruits like apples and pears. Peppermint is an herb a natural cross between water mint and spearmint that contains a range of flavonoids.

These are plant compounds that have beneficial effects on immune health. They help the body react to, process, protect, and repair on a daily basis, she adds. Peppermint also contains menthol, a compound with anesthetic numbing and analgesic effects, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information.

As such, menthol is commonly added to over-the-counter cold and flu treatments. Research on menthol has been mixed, however.

Some research found that inhaling menthol had no effect on nasal airflow in kids. That said, it did make nasal breathing seem easier, per research. More studies are needed for conclusive evidence. How to Enjoy It The next time your nose gets stuffed up, breathe in steam from hot water mixed with a few drops of peppermint oil, suggests UCHealth.

Or brew a mug of hot peppermint tea. This native Chinese herb has traditionally been used as an adaptogen a substance that protects the body from stress and disease , Largeman-Roth says.

Astragalus Astragalus membranaceus is also used as part of an herbal combination to prevent or treat colds, according to Mount Sinai. While research is limited, some studies suggest that astragalus may help fight viral infections. For example, a meta-analysis of Chinese herbal medicines including astragalus found that it may be effective against the hepatitis B virus.

Not all the studies included astragalus, however, and the authors note that the studies were of poor quality and more research is warranted. Another study suggests that astragalus may help white blood cells respond to infections. How to Enjoy It Astragalus is often taken as a supplement available in tinctures, tablets, and capsules , per Mount Sinai.

No adverse effects have been found when taken in doses up to 60 grams daily for up to four months, according to the NCCIH. In addition, astragalus may interact with medications that suppress the immune system, the NCCIH warns.

You may not associate paprika red pepper with immune health, but this fiery spice is packed with helpful compounds like vitamins C and A, per the U. Department of Agriculture. For example, vitamin C ascorbic acid is an antioxidant that helps protect your body against free radicals, per the Mayo Clinic.

It also helps keep your immune cells healthy, according to a research article published in Nutrients. A study on the immune receptors for polysaccharides from the roots of Astragalus membranaceus, a Chinese medicinal herb. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. Shi FS, Yang ZG, Di GP.

Wang D, Zhuang Y, Tian Y, Thomas GN, Ying M, Tomlinson B. Study of the effects of total flavonoids of Astragalus on atherosclerosis formation and potential mechanisms. Oxid Med Cell Longrev.

Yang QY, Lu S, Sun HR. Clinical effect of Astragalus granule of different dosages on quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure.

Chin J Integr Med. Zhang HW, Lin ZX, Xu C, Leung C, Chan LS. Astragalus a traditional Chines medicine for treating chronic kidney disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Home Health Library.

Astragalus Astragalus membranaceus; Astragalus mongholicus; Huang-qi; Milk-vetch root. Plant Description Astragalus is a perennial plant, about 16 to 36 inches tall, that is native to the northern and eastern parts of China, as well as Mongolia and Korea.

Parts Used The dried root is used medicinally. Medicinal Uses and Indications Astragalus has been used for the following: Adaptogen. Protects the body from stress and disease. One early study suggested astragalus may improve blood counts in people with aplastic anemia.

The study was poorly designed, so more research is needed. Colds and influenza. In TCM, astragalus is used as part of an herbal combination to prevent or treat colds, although TCM theory holds that, in some cases, it may make colds worse.

Evidence in animal and laboratory tests suggests it may act against viruses like the ones that cause colds. Astragalus appears to lower blood sugar.

More studies are needed to determine whether it can help treat diabetes. Fatigue or lack of appetite from chemotherapy. Some studies suggest astragalus may help reduce side effects from chemotherapy.

The studies have not been well designed, however. More research is needed. Heart disease. Several studies suggest that astragalus may act as an antioxidant and help treat heart disease.

Other studies suggest astragalus may help lower cholesterol levels. A few studies have used a combination of herbs containing astragalus to treat hepatitis. Results have been mixed. Kidney disease.

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