Inmupec Defens

Natural Ingredients That Help Fight Colds

During the seasonal changes, especially autumn and winter, our nose, throat, and generally our whole body can suffer, and for that, nothing is more recommended than the home remedies for colds that have traditionally been passed down from generation to generation.

• Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), is a small shrub whose fruits (berries) are round, 3–11 mm long and 3–5 mm in diameter, turning yellow to orange when ripe and persisting through the winter. They are rich in vitamin C, polyphenols, and carotenoids. Traditionally, fresh fruits, between 30 to 50 clean berries, are added to boiling water and left to steep for about 30 minutes; afterwards, it is strained, cooled, and can be sweetened with a bit of honey.
• Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea), is a small plant belonging to the daisy family, its flowers are conical and very showy with pink, white, or purple colours, blooming from June to September. It has traditionally been used by North American indigenous peoples for respiratory ailments, in the form of an infusion of the aerial parts of the plant (either leaves or flowers), placing 3 to 4 parts in a litre of water and simmering on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes; after resting for 15 minutes, it can be consumed sweetened with honey or sweetener.
• Elderberry (Sambucus nigra), is a bushy shrub with dense foliage, found in temperate regions. Its fruits are berries that are black, blue-black, or red (rarely yellow or white), with a high content of anthocyanins, and that have traditionally been used for the common winter complaints of the nose and throat. With the dried and clean berries, add 2 tablespoons to about 400 ml of water, bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes; then let it rest for about 20 minutes, and serve yourself a cup adding lemon juice with honey or cinnamon.