Flu season is made to help ease cold and flu symptoms. It is formulated for when your mind and body feel out of sorts. All of our tea blends are made with organic or wildcrafted herbs.
Flu Season tea includes:
Mullein: The antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory effects of mullein might help relax your airways and the muscles of your lungs and ease coughing. Mullein is also an expectorant, which helps clear mucus from your lungs and may help you beat infection faster.
Elderberry: Use elderberry for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Some small studies have found that elderberry may shorten the duration of cold and flu symptoms and seems to have activity against viruses, including the flu.
Licorice root: Chinese medicine has long used licorice root to treat many ailments, including gastrointestinal problems, malaria, insomnia, and infections. Several studies have described the antiviral and antibacterial effects of licorice root. Licorice root’s phytochemicals slow down viral replication and hinder bacterial growth.
Ashwagandha: Effective in expelling out the mucus that gets accumulated in the respiratory tract. Was found to improve the activity of natural killer cells, the immune cells that fight infection. Ashwagandha has been found to have an incredible effect on cortisol levels in the body in many studies.
Orange Peel: Orange peel contains aromatic compounds that are antiseptic. These compounds reduce phlegm, lessen muscle spasms, and increase blood circulation through perspiration. Citrus peel is used to treat coughs and colds, flu, fever and bronchitis when combined with other herbs in inhalation remedy/therapy.
Rose Hips: Said to relieve headaches and sore throat; known to ease anxiety and nervousness; traditionally used as a popular anti-aging supplement.
