The immune system is a set of protective forces that resist the penetration of bacteria, microbes, viruses and other microorganisms into the body, and when they get inside, they detect and remove atypical cells.
We can talk about the weakening of the protective forces when the production of antibodies decreases, and they do not cope with their functions. The result of this is often recurring or protracted colds (runny nose, SARS, tonsillitis, flu, and others), exacerbations of chronic ailments, fatigue, unreasonable overwork, and depression. It is with these symptoms that you need to increase immunity with folk remedies or medicines. Most people prefer the first method: it is less expensive and more useful. Medicinal plants are mainly used inin the form of teas and tinctures, fruits with pulp or freshly squeezed juices.
Adaptogens - herbs that boost immunity
Recently, herbs are quite popular means of increasing immunity. This is justified by their additional beneficial properties: they not only increase the body's ability to fight ailments, but along the way can stabilize blood pressure, improve the functioning of organs and systems, and contribute to safe weight loss.
The most effective plants that increase immunity are collected in the "sacred seven". The following remedies may be used alone or combined:
- Ginseng. In folk and traditional medicine, the root system of this plant is used. It not only increases the body's resistance to various diseases, but also has a pronounced tonic and stimulating effect, helps to restore the body after illness, as well as after depression and nervous disorders. Ginseng tops the list of herbs that can boost immunity with folk remedies. It is mainly used in the form of pharmaceutical preparations: tablets, powder and alcohol tincture.
- After ginseng, eleutherococcus is the second most effective. In medicine, its root and leaves are used. By the way, the green part of the plant contains more beneficial enzymes. In parallel with the increase in immunity, Eleutherococcus improves hearing and vision, as well as physical performance and mental abilities. Alcohol is used for prevention and treatment.extract of this plant.
- You can also increase immunity with folk remedies, which include Manchurian aralia. The root of this plant, infused with alcohol, has a beneficial effect on the immune and nervous systems, activates mental and physical activity, improves the general condition of the body in case of asthenia and hypotension.
- An excellent remedy for weakened immunity is an alcoholic tincture of high lure root. This remedy is not inferior to ginseng tincture in its qualities: it is effective for excitation of the nervous system, with fatigue and physical exhaustion.
- Daily consumption of Leuzea safflower root extract can also boost immunity. Folk remedies, which include this plant, are taken out of a depressive state, reduce physical and mental stress, and also support the general condition of a recently ill person.
- Rhodiola rosea is quite an effective adaptogenic remedy. In medicine, the root system of this plant is used in the form of a tincture or extract. These drugs increase performance and reduce fatigue.
- The fruits and seeds of Schisandra chinensis are not only able to increase immunity: folk remedies, which include this plant, treat the cardiovascular system, respiratory tract, and poor eyesight. Thanks to its pleasant lemon flavor, its juice is used in cooking, such as making drinks or making tea.
