Flu Remedies

Flu season is here and if you are like me, I am not too keen on getting a flu shot. Just my personal decision. So here are some home remedies taken from Jude's Herbal Home Remedies that can help ease the symptoms if you get the flu. Remember, these are not to replace the care of a doctor if you start experiencing severe symptoms.

Flu Remedy Using Elder Flowers

• Pour 4 cups of boiling water over 2 tablespoons each of elder flowers and peppermint leaves. Cover and let steep 15 minutes. Strain and sweeten. Give 1 cup of warm flu remedy every hour to produce sweating.

Flu Remedy Using White Yarrow

• Put 1 tablespoon each of white yarrow, boneset, and skullcap in 2 cups of water. Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain. Add 1 tablespoon of this liquid and 1 teaspoon of psyllium seed, flavored to taste, to one cup of boiling water. Sweeten with corn syrup. Drink every 30 minutes. This takes care of backaches and headaches too.

 

 Flu Symptoms

• Pour 8 cups boiling water over 2 tablespoons of dried sage. Add the juice of 1 lemon and 1 orange, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Mix well, cover, and steep for 1 hour. Strain and drink as often as desired. Reheat as needed.