Home & garden briefs

 

Published: October 19, 2006

GARDEN Herbs that heal We all know that prevention works best. Several studies have shown that astragalus extracts can stimulate the immune system, which is key to a healthy system that keeps away the flu. Use astragalus as an extract or add the root to soups.

If you do get the flu, two herbs have proved to reduce its severity.

• Elder has traditionally been used to treat colds and flu. The flowers from...


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