Basil (fresh) (ocimum basilicum)
I love this herb. It is anti-bacterial and an antioxidant. It is high in vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, and iron.
I put it in all my salads and make a wonderful no oil, dairy-free basil pesto.
Astralagus (dried root) (astragalus propinquus)
This is a powerhouse Chinese herb known for fortifying the immune system. It is an adaptogen, meaning it can be taken every day to protect the body against daily stress (mental/physical/emotional). It has anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
When I make homemade veggie broth I throw in a couple of astragalus strips to make it an immune-building veggie broth. It’s so good.
These are my favorites, but there are so many anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial fresh herbs that you can eat daily and especially at the onset of any cold or flu.
Following are more tips on how to use these herbs and spices.
Ideas for Use
Here are my favorite ways to combine a couple of these great herbs:
Tea: Ginger, garlic, lemon, and honey with Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat tea or Traditional Medicinals Herb Tussin.