immune-modulating actions, including helping to support non- specific immune responses. If you’ve been pushing yourself physically or mentally, you’ll be interested to know that Siberian ginseng also helps to support the body’s natural resistance to stress, relieves fatigue and general debility, healthy vitality and physical and mental performance. When should I take astragalus and Siberian ginseng? Astragalus and Siberian ginseng are suitable to take in the lead- up to winter, and throughout the cold and flu season.
Boosting children’s immune defences
Herbs suitable for children aged 2+ include: Astragalus to help stimulate healthy immune responses Fang feng and white atractylodes which are traditionally used alongside astragalus in Chinese medicine to help reduce the frequency of the common cold Also consider zinc , which has been shown to help reduce the frequency with which children catch colds, and vitamin C for additional immune support.
Discontinue them temporarily though if you do catch a cold, and instead consider taking the Ayurvedic herb andrographis to help relieve your symptoms, and/or Japanese catnip, which is traditionally used similarly in Chinese medicine.
Erika Morvay is Technical Support team leader at Fusion ® Health. She has over a decade of experience in the natural health industry, and a particular passion for helping women look and feel their best.
* Reference: Roxas M, Jurenka J. Altern Med Rev, 2007;12(1):25-48.
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