Treating the Common Cold with Herbs

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Treating the Common Cold

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Treating the Common Cold

Dr. Michael Tierra L.AC., O.M.D.

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Contents

 

Treating the Common Cold

What do I do for a cold?

A Holistic Approach

A Home Herbal Herbal Immune Stimulant

Boosting the Immune system

Diaphoretics

Choosing a Remedy

Astragalus

Ginger

Garlic

Boiled Warm Water

Composition Powder

Herbal Uprising

Cayenne Pepper

Elder Flowers, Mint and Yarrow Tea

Lemon Balm

Citrus Tea

Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine

Cinnamon Twig Tea

Pueraria Decoction

Bupleurum and Cinnamon Combination

Green Onion

Chinese Patented Cold Remedies

An Ayurvedic Remedy For Colds

Sito Paladi

What to Eat or not Eat When Treating a Cold

Footnotes

 

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Treating the Common Cold

 

What do I do for a cold? " What do I do for a cold? " It seems that no

matter how often we experience the familiar symptoms of body chills,

upper respiratory congestion, headache,neck and shoulder stiffness and

possible fever we are still often unpreparedand in a quandary as to what

is the best treatment.

 

Feeling invulnerable and unaware of stress and dietary causes, the

average American experiences approximately 5.6 respiratory illnesses

each year and young children, a startling 8.3!

 

[1] In fact the common cold,[2] as one of a class of upper respiratory

diseases, accounts for 60% of all diseases.

 

With all the recent high tech advances of modern medicine and the

billions of dollars spent on research of far more complex and serious

diseases such as cancer, one might at least expect a cure for the common

cold.

 

Not so easy,since there are more than 200 viruses, numbers of bacteria

and even some funguses that can cause cold-like respiratory problems.

Because of this, it is not likely that a vaccine can be developed for

the common cold. This is particularly true since more than any other

disease, a cold represents a complex series of energetic metabolic

imbalances as well as various pathogenic causes often unique to each

patient.

 

Coryza, as the common cold is called in medical jargon, is considered

aminor self-limiting illness mostly occurring during the autumn and

winter with chills and dampness being predisposing factors. The standard

medical treatment is to spend a day or two in bed and take soluble

aspirin 0.6 grams every 6 hours or so to alleviate the minor

discomforting symptoms.

 

A Holistic Approach Considering that not everyone who is exposed to cold

pathogens,necessarily catches a cold, the deeper cause must exist at the

levelof our immune system.

 

This system can be in either a fundamentally deficient or overly

stressed state. The general maintenance of the immune system according

to Traditional (TCM) is controlled by a defined

non-organ function that coordinates the functions of all the internal

organ processes called the 'triplewarmer'.

 

This organ system can become out of balance as a result of the excess

consumption of overly refined foods, lack of sleep, emotional stress,

exposure to dampand/or cold.

 

Another factor to consider is that living and sleeping in overly heated

homes with lack of ventilation, does not allow our Triple Warmer to help

us make the proper adjustment to outer climatic conditions. As a result,

we literally " catch a chill " when we step outside during the Winter

months.

 

We must confess that there are in fact few cures for any

disease,including the common cold. It was Hippocrates, the father of

Western medicine who first observed how despite all our supposed cures

and remedies, " the body cures itself. "

 

Given this, treatments and remedies generally focus on either managing

the symptoms of discomfort, or ideally to facilitate and optimize the

body's ability to heal

itself.

In natural medicine this is done mainly through the use of dietary

restrictions, herbs, various physio-therapeutic methods such as inducing

perspiration and of course, plenty of recuperative rest.

 

This is no great news for the impatient or self important, who feel that

under no circumstances can the relentless high-stress pace of his or her

daily life be interrupted because of an unexpected cold.

 

It is for such an individual that Western pharmaceutical medicine offers

over-the-counter drugs in the form of various antihistamines.

 

Unfortunately, while they may temporarily relieve cold-symptoms, they

may also have undesirable side effects of either drowsiness or

excitement, lethargy, fatigue and even possible cardiovascular collapse

or respiratory arrest.

 

Hardly a bargain in exchange for a cold!

 

From the perspective of holistic health, antihistamines insult the

body's life force and may have a negative impact in facilitating its

ability to properly cleanse and regain health.

 

When a cold finally quits with such treatment, it is more an expression

of despair in convincing its host of the need to detoxify, slow down and

rest.

 

Assuming the prerequisite rest, judicious fasting or dietary

limitations, herbs and other natural therapies can give our body the

strength it needs to fully cleanse and recover.

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A Home Herbal Immune Stimulant

 

Boosting the Immune system

 

One excellent cold and flu remedy that you can make at home consists of

five herbs: echinacea, golden seal, garlic, and Chinese astragalus root.

Scientific research has been able to confirm powerful immuno stimulatory

capabilities of several herbs and this combination can be used both as a

powerful blood purifier as well as a tonic for the immune system.

 

How do these herbs stimulate the immune system?

 

Echinacea (allspecies), today the most popular North American herb, has

been shown to be both bacteriostatic and anti viral.

 

[4] Golden seal root (Hydrastiscanadensis) has powerful effects in

drying the mucus membranes andinhibiting a wide range of hostile

microorganisms.

 

Chaparral (Larreadivaricata) has strong anti microbial activity and has

been shown to sedate inflammation of the respiratory and intestinal

tract.

 

[5] Garlic (allium sativum) contains allicin which has been shown to be

not only antibacterial but antiviral against influenza virus.[6],[7]

 

The powerful deep immune stimulating properties of astragalus

(astragalus membranicus) will be discussed further on.

 

To make your own herbal immune stimulant and cold and flu remedy,combine

these herbs in equal amounts and blend approximately four ounces of the

combination in a pint of gin or vodka.

 

Allow to stand in a wide mouthed jar, shaking it daily. After at least

two weeks, strain and bottle for use.

 

Average dose consists of 30 drops to a 1 teaspoon two or three times

daily more or less as needed.

During an acute condition, I recommend taking a teaspoon steeped in a

half cup ofboiling water every hour or two.

 

Diaphoretics

 

The second approach to effectively treat a cold or flu is to induce

perspiration.

 

Herbs classified as diaphoretics and warming stimulants greatly assist

the body throwing off the external invading pathogens through the pores

of the skin.

 

Herbal stimulants that are also effective against colds and flu include

ginger root (zingiberis off.),cayenne pepper (capsicum frutescens),

cinnamon (cinnamomom cassia) and garlic (allium sativum).

 

Diaphoretic herbs include boneset (eupatoriumperfoliatum), elder flowers

(sambucus nigra),

yarrow (achilleamillefolium), lemon balm (melissa officinalis) and

peppermint (menthapiperita).

 

Boneset was a once popular herb for influenza and fevers. It held

official drug status in the US from 1820 to 1950.

It is diaphoretic,febrifuge (gets rid of fevers), emetic (in large

doses), andlaxative.

In mild, moderate doses it is diaphoretic, especially whentaken in warm

infusion. Steep one oz. of the dried herb to 1 pint ofboiling water.

Take a half cup every hour or two during an acute stage of cold or

fever. After five doses or so, it should induce perspiration.

 

The popular name was inspired from its great value in treating a

particular type of fever ( " dengue " ) with attendant bone pain called

" breakbone " that prevailed in the US during the 19th century.

It is still widely used for treating colds and influenza by British

medical herbalists specifically for the treatment of influenza and

fever.

 

Because of its bitter, somewhat nauseant taste, it has fallen into

recent neglect but considering the increasing virulence of influenza

viruses that have been visited upon us in recent times, itseems worth

reconsidering the use of this old-time cold and influenza remedy.

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Choosing a Remedy

 

So what do we need to know to choose an appropriate treatment for

thecommon cold? From the standpoint of energetic Chinese medicine, a

cold can be caused by weakness of the wei chi or external immunesystem.

 

There are also different 'preferred' treatments for treating individuals

who are constitutionally weaker or stronger as well astreating cold-like

symptoms that seem to linger over a period of weeks.

 

Now let's look at some individual herbal remedies.

 

Astragalus

 

If an individual tends to be one of those who catches cold

frequently,treatment between each bout should be to strengthen the

immune system.

 

Described as " internal cold " by TCM, the condition is generally

characterized by a lowered hypo-metabolic condition (yin).

 

Astragalus membranicus, called huang chi is the most specific herb for

strengthening the surface immune system.

 

Astragalus can be taken alone each day either in tea or with rice

porridge.

 

I recommend purchasing this important Chinese tonic herb by the pound so

that it is always available to use as a dietary supplement.

It is sold neatly sized and packaged, resembling yellow colored tongue

depressors.

As with many Chinese herbs, but more especially astragalus, there are

many different grades from which to choose.

 

Ideally this process will be facilitated by knowing your supplier.

Quality is determined partially by its larger size, the depth of yellow

color and most definitively by a noticeable 'sweetish'flavor when a

piece of the root is chewed.

 

About 6 to 15 grams is taken or for convenience, around three or four

slices, of the root can be simmered alone or with fresh ginger in a half

quart of water for approximately 30 to 45 minutes.

This can then be used as tea or you can use it as stock for soup or to

cook cereal or rice.

 

Traditionally most Chinese families serve it in Winter to the entire

family in soup once a week whether any of them immediately need it or

not, somewhat like the way some Westerners regularly take a daily multi

vitamin.

 

For those who are actively working on strengthening their immune system,

it should be taken regularly onceor twice daily over a period of weeks

or months as needed.

 

Because it has a metabolically warming and drying nature, astragalus is

not recommended to use if there is any accompanying acute inflammation,

fever, or noticeable dryness of the skin and mucus membranes.

In general it is best to use it inter currently when the disease is not

in its most actively inflamed and acute stage.

 

Ginger

 

Fresh ginger by itself is another good all purpose remedy for thefirst

stages of the common cold. By gently stimulating the body's itality and

promoting diaphoresis (perspiration), fresh ginger tea with a teaspoon

of raw honey or succanat(a natural sugar)

is an excellent remedy for the early stages of a cold, fever or cough.

 

Drinking ginger tea by steeping a few slices of the fresh root in a cup

of water, adding raw honey or succanat to taste is an effective way to

reduce the accumulation of phlegm and mucus that often precedes a cold.

 

 

Garlic

 

Similarly, one can receive benefit from taking garlic and honey

tea.Garlic contains specific properties that are both antibiotic and

antiviral as well as its ability to relieve congestion by stimulating

circulation and activating the immune system.

 

This is simply made bycrushing a clove or two of fresh garlic and

pouring a cup of boiling water over it to steep, perhaps adding the

juice of one fresh lemon and honey or succanat to taste.

 

In my own experience, I like to make fresh garlic oil by blending

several cloves of peeled garlic in olive oil.

 

A teaspoon of this is then taken every hour or two not only to relieve

the immediate cold symptoms but because of the anti-biotic and

anti-viral properties of garlic, to at least help prevent the spread of

the inflammation.

 

Garlic oil is very effective for coughs as well as earaches.

For the ears, simply moisten a wad of cotton and put it into each ear

before retiring. Relief is usually overnight.

 

Boiled Warm Water

 

One of the simplest treatments is to fast and take only boiled warm

water (preferably pure spring water)for the first two or three days of a

cold. This at least allows the body to receive a complete metabolic rest

and occasionally speeds the body's healing and lessen the feeling of

accompanying congestion.

 

Many sages such as the Dalai Lama of Tibet, make a habit of drinking one

glass of plain boiled warm water each day to maintain health.

 

This approach is certainly the most economic and is a recourse that is

usually available to us when traveling or when our usual herbsor foods

are unavailable.

 

Ginger, garlic and boiled water all fulfill the fundamental prerequisite

strategy for treating the common cold, to induce stimulation of the

surface capillaries and break the cold by inducing perspiration.

 

As previously stated, herbs that are classified either as surface

stimulants or diaphoretics such as elder, mint, lemon balm,oregano,

yarrow, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and garlic are used.

 

The addition of sucanat or raw honey can serve as a valuable component

of treatment because it helps to replenish and nourish the energy that

is consumed with the use of herbal stimulants and diaphoretics.

 

This is especially important for some vegetarians who may lack any

nutritional reserve and generally respond poorly to the use of herbal

stimulants and diaphoretics that disperse internal energy to the

surface.

 

These individuals also respond especially poorly to the useof

antihistamines and antibiotics that consume some of the body's reserves.

 

 

Composition Powder A favorite old-time North American remedy used by the

19th century Thompsonian and Eclectic herb doctors is called Composition

Powder.

 

This was evidently a favorite of Dr. Nowell, who was one of the major

teachers of the late herbalist belovedly known as Dr. Christopher.

 

Dr. Nowell's formula for

Composition Powder is as follows:

 

Powder of bayberry bark (myrica cer.) 4 ounces

Powder of ginger (zingiberis) 2 ounces

Powder of white pine bark (pinus canad.) 1 ounce

Powder of cloves (caryophylum) 1 teaspoon

Powder of cayenne pepper (capsicum) 1 teaspoon

 

The ingredients are mixed and sifted. The dose is one teaspoonful

steeped in a cup of hot or boiling water sweetened with raw brown or

molasses sugar or raw honey. Cover and allow it to stand until cool

enough to drink the clear liquid, leaving the powder.

 

Evidently upper respiratory complaints were at least as prevalent inthe

19th and early 20th centuries. It was Dr. Nowell's most commonly

prescribed herbal formula.

 

He states: " We have made and usedComposition Powder for over forty years

--- we regularly mixed it in batches of sixty pounds -- As a remedy in

colds, beginning of fevers,flu, hoarseness, sluggish circulation, colic

cramps, etc. we believe it has done more good than any other single

preparation ever known to man --- If this compound were kept in every

home, and used as the occasion arose, there would be far less sickness.

 

Give it freely in your practice and your patient will bless you. " [9]

 

Herbal Uprising

 

Since each doctor happened to have his or her own favorite version of

this formula, mine is a Planetary formula called " Herbal Uprising " and

consists of the following:

 

Powder of ginger root 8 parts

Powder of cinnamon twig 4 parts

Powder of white pine bark 2 parts

Powder of cloves 1 part

Powder of bayberry bark 1 part

Powder of marshmallow root 1 part

Powder of licorice root 1 part

 

It is taken similarly to composition powder previously described but

Ifeel the addition of licorice and marshmallow root gives it a smoother

action.

 

Cayenne Pepper In his years of practice and teaching Dr. Christopher

carried on the earlier Thompsonian use of cayenne pepper (Capsicum

frutescens) as a simplification of the therapeutic effects of using

Compositionpowder.

 

He recommended taking a dose of 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper two

or three times daily and more often if treating acold.

 

While this can have a mildly harsh effect on the gut of sensitive

individuals,

it is generally a safe common folk remedy forthe treatment and

prevention of colds and other upper respiratory complaints.

 

It may be taken alone or mixed with a little olive oil to soothe its

passage through the digestive tract.

Interestingly, cayenne pepper is taken by certain African natives on a

daily basis to prevent sickness.

 

Elder Flowers, Mint and Yarrow Tea One of the most common herbal

remedies described in several contemporary herb books consists of a

combination of equal parts elderflowers, yarrow and peppermint.

 

If you don't mind the flavor, boneset may be added to this combination

because of its specific anti-influenza properties. One ounce of the

combination of these herbs is steeped in two cups of boiling water,

covered and allowed to steep until cool enough to drink. It may be

sweetened with raw brown sugar or raw honey to taste. One or two cups

are taken before retiring.

 

Several bed covers should also be provided to further help induce

perspiration. If taken at early onset, I have personally seen this tea

work wonders.

 

Lemon Balm (Melissa off.)

tea is a pleasant tasting relaxing diaphoretic that is especially

suitable for treating colds and flu of children as well as most adults.

It has the added benefit of helping to calm the restlessness associated

with colds and some fevers in young children.

 

Citrus Tea In so far as adding citrus to one's cold regime, if you are

sure of having organic unsprayed citrus, juicing and boiling the entire

fruit, rind and all,is the most effective. While the inner pulp of

citrus has a cool, moist energy,it is balanced by the warming and drying

quality of the outer rind (the partusually discarded).

 

A simple tea of grapefruit rind is also a good treatment to dry mucus

associated with colds and sinus congestion.

 

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Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine

 

Traditional has several formulas that effectively treat

colds.

Interestingly enough, most of these are similar to those previously

described, not so much in terms of the individual herbs that are used,

but the basic therapeutic principle of treatment being to stimulate

circulation and induce perspiration.

 

Cinnamon Twig Tea Cinnamon Twig Tea (Gui Zhi Tang) was first described

in the most important clinical manual of TCM composed by Chang Chung

Ching (A.D.142-220).

 

It consists of the following:

 

Cinnamon Twig (cinnamon cassia) 6-9 gm.

White peony (paeonia lactiflora) 6-9 gm.

Fresh ginger (zingiberis off.) 3-6 gm.

Honey baked licorice (glycyrrhiza sp.) 3-6 gm.

Jujube dates (Zizyphus jujube) 3 to 5 pc.

 

This combination is especially suitable for patients of a more

delicateor frail constitution. After taking one or two cups of the tea,

one should retire to bed to sweat. It should then be followed by a bowl

of rice porridge ahalf hour or so after sweating to replenish any lost

vitality.

 

The Shang Han Lun of Chang Chung Ching, from which thisformula is taken,

was essentially dedicated to treating colds andother contagious diseases

caused by cold.

 

The reason as stated by Chang in his preface, " two-thirds of my

relatives (more than two hundred) succumbed to disease, seven-tenths of

which (deaths) were due to an epidemic fever. "

Evidently colds leading to more serious upper respiratory problems were

also an issue in 2nd century China as well.

 

Medical inefficiency must also have been a problem since part of

theintent of the book was to reform 2nd century Chinese medical

practice. The Shang Han Lun consists of some 113 predominantly herbal

formulas originally intended to treat acute, externally contracted

disease such ascolds, flus and fevers.

 

Their therapeutic efficacy have since been more deeply

understood and broadened so

that they have become the core formulas of clinical Chinese herbalism as

well as Japanese Kanpo herb medicine.

 

TCM tends to differentiate constitutionally between delicate, medium or

strong patients.

Delicate patients tend to be underweight, colder,frailer and more

susceptible to external diseases. Medium patients have a medium build

and are neither pronouncedly delicate or excessive in build. Strong

patients tend to have a large bodily frame, strong,excessive manner and

less vulnerable to cold.

 

Pueraria Decoction While Cinnamon twig formula followed by rice porridge

is for the delicate patient, Ge gan tang (Pueraria decoction) is for the

patientof medium strength.

It has many widespread uses, especially for accompanying symptoms of

stiffness or tightness of the shoulders and neck, one of the specific

uses for pueraria, popularly known as Kudzu.

 

Pueraria combination consists of the following:

 

Pueraria 6-9 gm.

Ephedra 6-9 gm.

Cinnamon twig 6-9 gm.

White peony 6-9 gm.

Dried ginger 3 gm.

Licorice 3 gm.

Jujube dates 3 to 5 pcs.

 

This is slowly simmered in 2 or 3 cups of boiling water for 30 minutes

ina covered non-metallic vessel. One cup is taken two or three

timesdaily.

 

Ma Huang The TCM formula for the strong constitution patient with larger

bodilyframe and seeming " energy to burn " .

 

It therefore uses Ma Huang (ephedra) as the major 'adrenal stimulant' to

induce perspiration. This formula can also be used to prevent and treat

acute asthmaticattacks.

 

It consists of:

Ma huang (ephedra) 6-9 gm.

Cinnamon twig 6-9 gm.

Apricot seed 6-9 gm.

Honey baked licorice 3-6 gm.

 

Bupleurum and Cinnamon Combination One of Chang Chung Ching's formulas

that is particularly useful fortreating the common cold is called

Bupleurum and Cinnamon Combination(Chai hu kuei chih tang).

 

It consists of the following Chineseherbs:

Bupleurum 4.0 gm.

Pinellia 4.0 gm.

Licorice 1.5 gm.

Jujube 2.0 gm.

Cinnamon 2.5 gm.

Scutellaria 2.0 gm.

Ginseng 2.0 gm.

Peony 2.5 gm.

Ginger 1.0 gm.

 

This formula is good for those with a somewhat delicate constitutionwho

have a tendency towards fatigue, gastrointestinal weakness,headache,

heaviness in the head, neuralgia, fever, chills, floatingpulse,

distention beneath the heart. It is primarily used for treatingthe

common cold, influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis and pleuritis.

 

Green Onion

 

Chinese herbal medicine is based on a rich unbroken herbal folk

tradition. Just as I mentioned the use of garlic tea for the treatment

of colds besides using simple fresh ginger tea, Chinese folk medicine

uses the milder white bulbs of green onions (scallions) to treat the

common cold and accompanying headache.

 

One remedy uses 1 or 2 ouncesof the lower white portion of scallions,

with a few slices of freshginger steeped in a covered cup of water for

20 or 30 minutes. One ortwo cups is taken before retiring.

 

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Chinese Patented Cold Remedies

Gan Mao Pian

Yin Chiao San

Two patented Chinese herb formulas I like to have on hand are GanMao

Pian and Yin Chiao San.

These are in the form of herbal tablets available from Chinese herb

pharmacies especially useful for treating symptoms of cold and flu.

 

Gan mao in Chinese specifically refers to the common cold. These pills

consist of herbswith antibiotic and antiviral properties that are very

effective, notonly for treatment, but to take occasionally for

prevention duringpeak cold and flu season.

 

Yin Chiao San is an herbal compound containing honeysuckle and forsythia

blossoms, two herbs used by theChinese because of their strong

anti-inflammatory properties. It isparticularly useful for treating

influenza.

 

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An Ayurvedic Remedy For Colds

 

Sito Paladi In India, the vegetarian Hindus use a revered Ayurvedic

preparationcalled Sito Paladi Churna for colds. This preparation depends

on theuse of certain herbs mixed with raw brown sugar to supplement

nutritional energy.

 

Most of the herbs in sito paladi are readilyavailable and consists of

the following: raw brown sugar, bamboo manna, pippli long pepper,

cardamom and cinnamon.

 

It is a primary anti-kapha or anti-mucus remedy especially good for

internal coldness with accompanying clear or whitish mucus. This

delicious preparationis available from Indian import stores and is

readily taken by children and adults. The average dose is a teaspoon of

the powder twoto four times daily or as needed.

 

Bamboo manna (phylostachys nigra) is the inner sap of bamboo. It

iscalled zhu li in Traditional (TCM) and is

similarlyused to clear inflammation and phlegm from the lungs.

 

Pippli (piperlongum) called bi ba in TCM, along with the other

ingredients insito paladi are hot and counterbalance the cooling energy

of bamboomanna.

Although, not as preferred, one can substitute black pepper forpippli

in this formula. These herbs tend to stimulate circulation andraise the

body's resistance to external cold pathogens.

 

A simplification of this combination is readily made by combining

powdered black pepper, cardamom, echinacea root (either purpurea

orangustifolia) and, if available, adding kudzu starch powder.

 

The dried herbs should be finely powdered and mixed with warm honey to

form a thick goupy consistency. In this form, it can be stored in a

smallwide mouthed jar and will keep indefinitely unrefrigerated. A

teaspoon of this combination can be taken three or four times a day

followed by a cup of boiled warm water.

 

 

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What to Eat or not Eat When Treating a Cold

 

Resting the Digestive System

 

Finally, a question frequently asked is whether or not to eat during

acold. Usually one is not hungry but that mere fact may not besufficient

reason for some of the more glutinous to feel that theymust eat no

matter what.

 

Considering that the object is to give the digestive and nervous system

as much of a rest as possible, it is advised to eat as lightly as your

particular frame and constitution will endure. If you are one of those

frailer and more malnourished types, you should eat light nourishing

soups or thin rice porridge.

 

Ifyou are more excess, complete fasting for a day or two, taking only

tea or boiled warm water is in order. For the middling, thin

riceporridge (or any warm whole grain cereal) is best.

 

In general, blackbean chili and rice soup with the addition of

coriander, cumin seed,chili and garlic is a good dish to take when

treating a cold or flu.

 

Since the beginning of recorded history, people have been vulnerable to

occasional colds and flu. As a result there is a wealth of practical

dietary and herbal wisdom for us to draw upon from many cultures.

 

As we have seen,proper treatment of a cold can range from the simplest

use of drinking boiled warm water to a complex Chinese herbal formula

from the second century A.D.

 

Once established, a cold might have to simply run its course. Even then,

its duration and discomfort can be reduced considerably with therapeutic

diet and herbs. Proper treatment will also help prevent what might at

first be a simple common disease from developing into a more complicated

life threatening problem.

 

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