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 enter the inside, atypical cells are calculated and displayed.
Weakening of the defenses can be said when the production of antibodies is reduced, and they can not cope with their functions. The result of this is often recurring or protracted colds (runny nose, acute respiratory viral infections, tonsillitis, flu and others), exacerbations of chronic ailments, fatigue, unreasonable overwork, 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. Mostly used medicinal plants in the form of teas and tinctures, fruits with pulp or freshly squeezed juices.
Adaptogens - herbs that increase immunity
Recently, herbs have been a fairly popular means of increasing immunity . This is justified by their additional useful properties: they not only increase the body’s ability to deal with 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 "holy seven." The following products can be used individually 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 restore the body after illness, as well as after depression and nervous disorders. Ginseng tops the list of plants that enhance 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, in the green part of the plant is concentrated a large number of useful enzymes. In parallel with increasing immunity, Eleutherococcus improves hearing and vision, as well as physical indicators and mental abilities. For prevention and treatment use alcohol extract of this plant.
- You can also increase immunity with folk remedies, which include Manchu aralia. The root of this plant, insisted on alcohol, has a beneficial effect on the immune and nervous system, activates mental and physical activity, improves the general condition of the body with asthenia and hypotension.
- An excellent remedy for weakened immunity is the alcohol tincture of the root of a zamaniha high. This product is not inferior in its qualities to the tincture of ginseng: it is effective for stimulating the nervous system, with fatigue and physical exhaustion.
- Using daily extract of safflower root leuzea root, immunity can also be improved. Folk remedies, which includes this plant, are taken out of a depressive state, reduce physical and mental stress, and also maintain the general condition of a recently ill person.
- A fairly effective adaptogenic agent is Rhodiola rosea. In medicine, the root system of this plant is used in the form of tincture or extract. These drugs increase performance and reduce feelings of fatigue.
- The fruits and seeds of Schisandra chinensis are not only able to enhance immunity: folk remedies, which include this plant, treat the cardiovascular system, respiratory tract, and poor eyesight. Due to the pleasant lemon aroma, its juice is used in cooking, for example, for making drinks or making tea.