Supportive herbal and homeopathic remedies for viral infection
Here is more of the nitty gritty ‘How To’ in the world of my recommendations for herbal and homeopathic remedies.
If you have not already read it please read my medical disclaimer here. This document is intended for educational purposes only.
This list is to support practitioners as well as the general public. If you want to see my supplement (vitamins, nutraceuticals, and minerals) recommendations read my post Immune Support for a Great, Happy Life.
You DO NOT need everything on these lists, and I could add even more, but if you love herbs or have remedies on hand and have used homeopathy before, I want you to know about these being the most useful for when someone is symptomatic and you want extra support.
Biotherapeutic Drainage: This is a system of medicine I have been practicing for many years. If you are not familiar with it, I would focus on using the Gens (drop dose herbals) to support general immunity and emotions. The remedies support just what they are named for.
Muco Coccinum - 1 tab, once a week for prevention of influenza (NOT COVID-19 - but no one wants the flu right now, either!)
UNDAS: #2, 5, 15, 32, 37, 710
Gens:
Immu-gen (immune suport)
Trauma-gen (strong emotions, shock, fear, trauma)
Calm-gen (calming anxiety and fear)
Alert-gen (increasing you and your bodies ability to pay attention and heal what is needed)
Renew-gen (a great restorative remedy at the end of or after illness)
Gemmotherapy: Acer campestre, Platanus orientalis (both known for their anti-viral properties)
Herbs:
These can be taken preventatively or to have on hand if you are symptomatic.
Astragalus
Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium)
GoldenSeal (Hydrastis Canadensis)
Others you may already have that are also useful:
Echinacea https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4058675/
Elderberry https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15080016
Lomatium https://www.phytomed.co.nz/site/phytomed/Lomatium%20Herb%20Profile.pdf
Licorice https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4629407/
Lemon Balm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4908999/
For a more extensive discussion of herbs and remedies to have on hand, read my colleague Dr Eric Blake’s blog at: https://www.holistichealthpc.com/blog/coronavirus-naturopathic-guidelines-covid-2019-part-2-prevention
Essential oils:
Great agents with antimicrobial properties, enhancing breathing, and calming anxiety, fear, anger, and body aches and pains. Use what you know. Trust yourself. I use DoTerra oils but do not profit from the company or your purchasing choices.
OnGuard (Wild Orange Peel, Clove Bud, Cinnamon Leaf, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Leaf, and Rosemary Leaf/Flower)
Breathe (Laurel Leaf, Eucalyptus Leaf, Peppermint Plant, Melaleuca Leaf, Lemon Peel, Cardamom Seed, Ravintsara Leaf, Ravensara Leaf)
Deep Blue (Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum, Blue Tansy, Blue Chamomile, and Osmanthus)
Console (Frankincense Resin, Patchouli Leaf, Ylang Ylang Flower, Labdanum Stem/Twig, Amyris Bark, Sandalwood Wood, Rose Flower, Osmanthus Flower)
Serenity (Lavender Flower, Cedarwood, Ho Wood Leaf, Ylang Ylang Flower, Marjoram Leaf, Roman Chamomile Flower, Vetiver Root, Vanilla Bean Absolute, Hawaiian Sandalwood
Adaptiv (Wild Orange, Lavender, Copaiba, Spearmint, Magnolia, Rosemary, Neroli, and Sweetgum)
Frankincense
Lavender
Peppermint
Oregano
The doctors and resources I have referenced to create and support these guidelines are:
Dr. Paul Anderson, ND - Naturopathic approach to immunity, Vitamin C therapy
https://www.consultdranderson.com/
Immunity how to stay healthy in an unhealthy world podcast on iHeart radio
Dr. Eric Blake, ND - Fever and thermal treatment
https://www.holistichealthpc.com/blog/coronavirus-naturopathic-guidelines-covid-2019-part-2-prevention
Dr. Heather Zwickey, PhD - Immunologist, director of the Helfgott Research Institute
Natural Medicine Journal podcast: clarifications regarding covid and natural medicine https://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/journal/2020-03/important-clarifications-regarding-covid-19-and-natural-medicine
Dr. Jeanne Wallace, PhD - Cancer nutritionist
"Translational Research" document for health care providers bit.ly/ns-coronavirus
ClassicalChineseMedicine.Org
Articles on COVID, including translations of protocols from China’s treatment of COVID-19
https://classicalchinesemedicine.org/a/clinical/#coronavirus