Colds & Flu Articles

Lemon Balm: Study shows this herb has a sedative effect on the central nervous system. The oil of seems to inhibit bacteria and viruses. It is a very gentle herb with a mint-like flavor. It has been used as a tea to treat many children's disorders such as colds and...

Goldenseal was used by the Native Americans as a treatment for irritations and inflammation of the mucous membranes of the respiratory, digestive, and urinary tracts. It was commonly used topically for skin and eye infections. Because of its antimicrobial activity,...

Garlic - the Powerful Antibiotic When chewed or crushed a powerful antibiotic chemical is released. It may not act as powerfully or quickly as antibiotics but neither does it produce the side effects that antibiotics do. While it can be as effective in fighting...

Coffee is America's most popular herbal beverage. Coffee is known to combat drowsiness, temporarily boost athletic performance, ease congestion due to colds and flu, prevent asthma attacks and enhance the pain-relieving effects of aspirin. Of course, it can also cause...