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草本天然感冒療法 - as suggested by Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D. 上禮拜得了流行性感冒 (flu). 這是我七八年來 第一次感冒. 聽說今年美國的預防針(flu shot) missed 了好幾個 vicious viruses 所以有很多人得了flu. 我這次感冒是大概好了… 但是鼻胸腔還是覺得有問題. 因為不願意再吃西藥, 就去查一些天然療法. 試了用藍桉 Eucalyptus (item 3, below) 的蒸氣療法, 居然一次就見效 (這是我第一次嘗試任何天然療法喔!). 真神奇啊… 決定把Dr. Weil 的感冒天然療法貼出來 給大家作參考. .................................................................................................... Dr. Weil 是哈佛大學醫學院畢業生 (Harvard trained). 他對於"非西式"(非西方傳統)療法的知識和研究可能是西醫中之翹楚. 他的種種健康醫療建議絕大多數是基於他人或自己有系統的研究結果, 並供給適當參考資料給想要進一步研讀的人作參考. 以下12個"草本天然"感冒療法 (herbal remedies) 是由Dr. Andrew Weil 提供的. 這些療法對於喉嚨痛, 胸腔因感冒造成的不適, 以及嘴唇乾裂都會有助益: - 膜莢黃蓍 (紫雲英) Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus): Antiviral and immunity-enhancer. If you tend to get every bug that goes around during the winter, you can build up your resistance to disease by taking this Chinese tonic herb on a daily basis. It's safe to take indefinitely.
- 大蒜 Garlic (Allium sativum): Antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer and cardiovascular tonic par excellence. The best home remedy for colds is to eat two cloves of raw garlic at the onset of symptoms. Chop or crush the cloves to release the allicin (a sulfur compound with strong antibiotic effects) and put them on a sandwich or swallow them in apple sauce. Don't chew and the garlic won't stay on your breath.
- 藍桉 Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) and 撒爾維亞 sage (Salvia officinalis): Decongestant and antibacterial. Inhaling steam that contains eucalyptus or sage is an excellent remedy for respiratory problems, including chest congestion, bronchitis, bronchial cough and sinusitis. The aromatic oils from eucalyptus and sage leaves help halt bacterial growth and reduce the risk of getting secondary infections. Do the steam routine at least twice a day. As a variation, try several crushed garlic cloves in the water. If you have a sore throat, drink sage tea.
- 紫馬藺菊 Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea): Antibiotic, antiviral and immune-enhancer. This native American plant is a fine first-line treatment for colds and flu. At the first sign of trouble, begin taking echinacea and continue until the illness runs its course. Children under 10 can take half the adult dosage.
- 薑Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Warming, anti-inflammatory and anti-nauseant. Ginger root tea helps relieve head and chest congestion while staving off chills. Grate a one-inch piece of peeled ginger root. Place it in a pot with two cups of water, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for five minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper and simmer one minute more. Remove from heat. Add two tablespoons fresh lemon juice, one or two cloves of mashed garlic and honey to taste. Let cool slightly, and strain if you wish.
- 白毛茛 Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis): Antiseptic. Speed healing of sore throats by gargling with a warm goldenseal/salt-water solution for a few minutes at a time, at least four times a day.
- 蒿毛蕊花 Mullein (Verbascum thapsus): Expectorant, antitussive. Tincture of mullein relieves chest congestion and dry, bronchial coughs. Mullein oil can be used to treat ear infections.
- 金盞花 Calendula (Calendula officinalis): Soothing. Calendula lotions and salves, made from the bright orange flowers of this popular ornamental plant, are gentle and effective remedies for chapped skin and chapped lips. Apply as needed.
- 虎標萬金油 Tiger Balm: This Chinese herbal remedy, based on camphor and menthol, is great for easing bronchial congestion. The camphor and menthol have a warming action that brings more blood to the area. Just rub Tiger Balm on the chest and cover with a warm towel.
- St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum): Antidepressant (effective for mild sedation). If you suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), St. John's wort is a useful complement to light therapy. Take 300 mg of a standardized extract containing 0.3 percent hypericin three times a day. You can taper off this dosage as the days grow longer. Since St. John's wort may take six to eight weeks to work, start this well before the dark days of winter. In theory, an over-stimulated immune system could aggravate allergies or autoimmunity.
- An immune support formula with Asian mushrooms.
- Vitamin C: Vitamin C functions as a powerful antioxidant that has a role in the repair and regeneration of tissues. It may also support healthy immune function.
Colds & Flu Tip - Preventing the Flu Daily doses of vitamin C(維他命 C), garlic(大蒜), echinacea (紫馬藺菊) and astragalus (膜莢黃蓍; 紫雲英) can help boost your immunity. Probably the single best measure you can take to avoid getting the flu or a cold during the cold season is to wash your hands often and keep them away from your eyes and nose. Also, try to avoid contact with people who have respiratory illnesses. Airborne droplets from sneezes and coughs are what spread the influenza virus from person to person. So when you're sick, don't go to work. Don't spread those viral droplets around the office. Instead, stay home, get bed rest, drink nondairy fluids, take the vitamin C and herbs mentioned above, and - most beneficial - use sage and/or eucalyptus steam inhalations. http://www.drweil.com/ [感謝 Gia 提供國立編譯館學術名詞資料網 得以將這些草藥翻譯成中文]
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