What herb has been shown to reduce sick days by up to 30% and which herb is the “Mike Tyson of immune herbs”?
Back by popular demand for part two, taken from our live interactive video podcast, Amie Skilton dives deep into the evidence-based herbal medicine options practitioners can employ to support and strengthen immunity.
Covered in this episode:
[00:42] Welcoming back Amie Skilton
[01:02] Part 2: Herbal medicines for immunity
[02:07] Stimulating vs. modulating the immune system
[04:44] The complexity of the immune system biology
[07:56] Having a ‘first line of defence’ first aid kit
[08:56] Echinacea: The ‘poster child’ for immunity
[17:55] Olive Leaf: how does it exert antiviral activity?
[27:36] Working with fever
[35:17] Is glutathione appropriate for immunity?
[37:51] Andrographis: The King of Bitters
[47:09] Ginger and Licorice
[47:38] Elderberry, Pelargonium & Sweet Ivy
[48:59] Amie’s favourite herb of all Thyme
[51:47] Andrew’s favourite herb: Holy Basil
[54:23] Lung tonics
[54:58] Personalised herbal medicine
[55:30] Lymphatic herbs
[59:44] Astragalus
[1:04:00] Final Q & A’s from the live audience
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