Here are some common herbs with these effects:
1. Anti-inflammatory herbs
Honeysuckle:
Efficacy: has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial.
Applications: commonly used in the treatment of colds, sore throats and other symptoms, it is also helpful in the elimination of trichomonas and neisseria.
Dandelion:
Effects: It has the functions of clearing away heat, detoxifying, reducing swelling and dispersing lumps.
Applications: commonly used in the treatment of mastitis, cholecystitis and other diseases.
Fishweed:
Effects: Clearing away heat and removing toxins, subduing swelling and draining pus.
Applications: Commonly used in the treatment of pneumonia, urinary tract infections and other diseases, is a faster anti-inflammatory and decongestive herb.
Coptis chinensis:
Effects: It has the functions of clearing heat and drying dampness, diarrhoea and detoxification.
Applications: Commonly used to treat gastrointestinal infections, skin infections and other diseases.
Cypress:
Effects: Clearing away heat and dampness, removing fire and detoxicating.
Applications: Commonly used in treating urinary tract infections, skin infections and other diseases.
Andrographis paniculata:
Effects: Clearing heat and removing toxins, anti-inflammatory and anti-infection, and rapidly reducing swelling.
APPLICATIONS: Helpful in destroying and inhibiting germs such as Diplococcus pneumoniae, typhoid fever, paratyphoid bacillus and Escherichia coli.
Panax Quinquefolium:
EFFECTIVENESS: It has anti-pathogenic microorganisms and can treat acute infectious diseases.
Application: with antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects, it is commonly used in the treatment of respiratory tract infections and other diseases.
2. Immune system regulating herbs
Astragalus:
Effects: Qi tonic, can enhance the activity of human immune cells and improve the body’s resistance to diseases.
Application: Commonly used as an adjunctive medicine in the treatment of colds and other diseases, also used in daily health care.
Lingzhi:
Effects: Has a wide range of pharmacological effects, can regulate the immune system and enhance the phagocytic function of immune cells.
Applications: Widely used as an adjuvant treatment for cancer, as well as to enhance immunity.
Ginseng:
Effects: Known as the ‘king of all herbs’, it has a significant effect of tonifying qi, and can enhance the non-specific resistance of the body.
Application: Especially suitable for low immunity caused by qi deficiency.
Lycium barbarum:
Effects: Nourishing the liver and kidney, brightening the eyes.
Application: By nourishing the liver and kidney, it indirectly regulates the immune system and achieves the purpose of improving immunity.
Echinacea:
Effects: Often used to fight infection, enhance immune system function and relieve pain.
Application: It can effectively reverse and relieve various types of inflammation, including rheumatoid arthritis and other problems.
3. Other herbs with related effects
South African drunken eggplant: has anti-inflammatory properties, helps balance blood sugar levels, relieves anxiety, eases adrenal fatigue and boosts immune function.
Calendula: one of the most effective anti-inflammatory herbs, reducing inflammation and providing powerful antioxidants.
Cat’s Claw: has unique anti-inflammatory properties and is known for improving inflammatory digestive issues such as Crohn’s disease, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome.
Holy Basil: fights viral, bacterial and fungal infections and has anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties.