Cold & Flu

The common cold and flu is generally a viral infection characterized by familiar symptoms: sore throat, headache, head and nasal congestion, coughing, watery eyes, sneezing, fever and muscle aches. The frequency with which you tend to catch colds and flus give you an indication about the health of your immune system, and likewise the speed that you recover can give you an indication of the strength of your immune system. 

Colds can occur throughout the year, but are more predominant in winter. People are more contagious in the first 3 days. 

It is important to drink plenty of fluids during this time. Plain yoghurt is also good as it contains acidophilus, which can assist with re-balancing the intestinal flora.

Fushi have an excellent Chest rub that can be applied to the chest and neck area. It is beneficial in easing the congestion and mucous production within the nasal passages and bronchi. it can be combined with the Cold and Flu tincture, which is taken internally. Inhaling Eucalyptus oil is beneficial for relieving nasal congestion.  This tincture combines herbs that will reduce the severity of the infection and also assist in the breakdown of mucous and reduction in fever, if present. Likewise the Defence tonic and tincture are great for those who have lowered immunity and are susceptible to recurrent infections. 

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