| As mentioned in the other article, the immune system, | | | | Usnea is a lichen; a combination of an algae and a |
| which is the set of cells and their activity against | | | | fungus growing together. Also known as Old Man's |
| antigens or infectious agents that comprises of the | | | | beard, it grows in little hair-like tufts, with the green |
| body's defense system against diseases. The immune | | | | algae covering the white string like fungus. Usnea might |
| system does a great job of keeping people healthy | | | | be used in acute situations as well as for long term |
| and preventing infections. Beside foods and nutritional | | | | immune enhancement and general prevention. |
| supplements, herbs also play a important role in helping | | | | 4. Shitake |
| the immune system defend against viruses and | | | | Like other mushrooms, these specialty mushrooms are |
| bacteria attacks. | | | | as mysteriously unique as they are delicious. Shitake |
| Here are some very common herbs that have proven | | | | contains an active compound contained in these |
| record in strengthen the immune system | | | | mushrooms called lentinan that has the ability to power |
| 1. Echinacea | | | | up the immune system, strengthening its ability to fight |
| Echinacea, or the "purple cornflower," has been used | | | | infection and disease. |
| as a medicinal remedy by Native American Indians for | | | | 5. Hyssop oil |
| over 400 years. Unlike antibiotics, which are directly | | | | Hyssop oil is great for cleansing the aura and breaking |
| lethal to bacteria, echinacea makes our own immune | | | | energetic cords. The oil is mild enough to be applied |
| cells more efficient in attacking bacteria and viruses. In | | | | directly on almost any of the chakras. Hyssop boosts |
| other words, unlike a vaccine which is active only | | | | the immune system and fights viruses, fungi and |
| against a specific disease, echinacea stimulates the | | | | bacteria. One safe way to apply it is to rub a drop into |
| overall activity of the cells responsible for fighting all | | | | the soles of each foot so that it will be absorbed. |
| kinds of infection. | | | | 6.Siberian ginseng |
| 2. Goldenseal Roots | | | | Specialized cells which eliminate bacterial and viral |
| Goldenseal Root contain the powerful alkaloids like | | | | infections are made as needed by the immune |
| berberine and hysdratine to help maintaining a strong | | | | system. Richly supply your immune system with |
| inmune defense. and exhihit anti-microbial and anti- | | | | nutrients, and it easily counters infection, building healthy |
| bacteria properties. Goldenseal root is often used to | | | | white blood cells to kill anthrax and other germs. |
| boost the medicinal effects of other herbs it is blended | | | | Starve your immune system and it will falter, leaving |
| or formulated with. | | | | your lymph nodes and other tissues open to infection |
| 3. Usnea | | | | and destruction. |