Amira Salsabila |
Haibunda
Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 03:00 WIB
Some herbal plants to protect the immune system are used as traditional medicine to maintain the immunity of the human body. Mothers can try this especially to maintain endurance during fasting.
Maintaining immunity is one important thing to stay healthy. Fortunately, to achieve this goal is not expensive and complicated. The best way to boost your immune system is to eat a healthy diet.
During fasting, maybe Mother’s time to take supplements or food to keep her immune system more limited, OK? Therefore, Mother must be very clever in choosing what is good to consume.
According to research published in 2020 at Integrative Medicine, Herbs and spices have been used for centuries for medicinal purposes and are perhaps one of the most powerful immune-boosting diets.
While more studies are needed to determine the specific benefits of certain herbs and spices on the immune system, the therapeutic properties along with a healthy and varied diet can strengthen overall immune function.
10 herbal plants to keep the body immune during fasting
Here are some herbal plants that can support immunity during fasting that are worth adding to your daily diet.
1. Turmeric plant
Launching from the page Everyday Health, Turmeric is a bright yellow spice with a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine, the ancient Indian medical system, as a unique treatment for inflammatory conditions.
Although it still requires further research, consuming anti-inflammatory foods can help reduce tissue inflammation associated with colds and flu, Mother.
Curcumin, the main active compound in turmeric, has also been shown to be very potent. These compounds offer very strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and have been shown to increase markers of oxidative stress.
2. Plant Echinacea
Echinacea is a flowering plant that grows in North America, traditionally used by Native Americans as medicine. Today, the herb echinacea is promoted as a dietary supplement for the common cold and other infections.
The active compounds contained in this plant are also believed to stimulate the immune system, help shorten the duration of colds and flu and relieve symptoms such as sore throat, cough and fever.
3. Ginger plant
Ginger is a staple ingredient in traditional medicine. For centuries, people have turned to this spice to treat headaches, colds, nausea and vomiting.
In a study published in Journal of Ethnopharmacologyfresh ginger can prevent the formation of plaque from the human respiratory virus, a common respiratory virus that causes mild flu-like symptoms.
4. Peppermint plant
Peppermint is an herb that contains various flavonoids. These are plant compounds that have beneficial effects on immune health. In addition, peppermint also contains menthol, a compound with anesthetic and analgesic effects.
5. Plant garlic
Garlic’s power goes far beyond making food taste delicious. Garlic is thought to be able to stimulate the immune system and increase the efficacy of white blood cells, although it still requires further research.
6. Ginseng
According to a study, ginseng herb can strengthen the hypothalamic, pituitary, and adrenal axes, which are responsible for regulating the immune system’s response to stress.
Ginseng can also maintain the balance of the immune system by regulating various types of immune cells. In fact, there is evidence to suggest that ginseng can fight Influenza A in mice, though more research is needed.
7. Reishi mushroom
Reishi is also known as Lingzhi, it is a type of mushroom. Reishi mushroom contains beta-glucan, which is believed to stimulate various types of cells in the immune system, including monocytes, natural killer cells, and dendritic cells.
By stimulating these cells, they are better able to detect and fight infections that are in a person’s body.
In fact, there is some evidence to suggest that the beta-glucan in reishi has anti-tumor effects and stops the growth of cancer cells. However, further research is needed to better understand the benefits of reishi mushroom.
8. Olive tree
Much attention has been paid to the antioxidant support of olives and olive oil. The leaves of the olive tree are evergreen and produce their own antioxidants to block radiation from the hot, dry sun.
Olive leaf has historically been used to support cardiovascular health, glycemic health, and immune health, by supporting healthy body temperature and healthy immune cell levels.
9. Jamur Maitake
Maitake mushroom is included in Chinese medicine to support the immune system. This fungus is a fungus that grows continuously on hard wood in the same place. Almost the same as reishi mushroom, this mushroom is commonly used to help maintain overall body health.
10. Elderberry plant
Elderberry is a dark purple berry that has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties. So, this plant is great for getting rid of all kinds of diseases that you experience. There is evidence that this plant is also very effective for treating colds.
So, those are some herbal plants that you can consume to maintain your immune system. Hopefully useful, yes, Mother.
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