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Herbs that can be used As an Immunostimulant

What are Immunostimulants?

Immunostimulant is an herbal action that helps bolster a weakened immune system to fight infections and seasonal allergies. From substances derived from crude compounds to chemically defined drugs, immunostimulants work on different components of immunity to help support the treatment of cancer, infections, immunodeficiencies, autoimmune disorders, and so much more.

Immunostimulants not only improve an individual's resistance to diseases but also enhance the immune response during stress. They promote the activation of specific or nonspecific defense mechanisms. Some synthetic immunostimulants confer hazardous side effects and are very costly due to which their use is declining. However, certain plant-derived substances are now replacing synthetic ones and are being used in clinical settings due to their high efficacy and safe drug profile. 

What are the benefits of immunostimulants?

Immunostimulants work remarkably in:

  • Increasing resistance to specific pathogens
  • Improving innate defense mechanisms
  • Treatment of cancer, immunodeficiency diseases, respiratory diseases, viral & bacterial infections, autoimmune disorders, etc.

3 Herbs recommended as immunostimulants

Echinacea

Echinacea

Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) is an immune-stimulating herbal remedy that is employed to prevent and mitigate the symptoms of viral infection, especially influenza. It's tinctures and teas serve as time-honored remedies that have been traditionally for centuries to gain control over the symptoms of cold, flu, rhinovirus, pox, herpes, and recurrent vaginal yeast infections.

Shiitake Mushroom

Shiitake Mushroom

Shiitake mushroom is tailor-made for boosting the immune functions of an individual. It is rich in health-boosting ingredients, including vitamin A, C & D, zinc, iron, magnesium, selenium, lentinan, and eritadenine. Try supplementing your routine with Shiitake Mushroom Tincture and enjoy its combined anticancer and immunomodulatory effects for better health. 

Stinging Nettle

Stinging Nettle

Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a herb with multiple medicinal benefits. Its teas and tinctures are commonly used in herbalism as immunostimulants to nourish the lymphatic and immune systems. It remarkably inhibits the pro-inflammatory mediators that trigger the eruption of allergic reactions, blocks histamine receptors, and enhances antibody expression. 

OTHER MEDICINAL PLANTS THAT ACT AS AN Immunostimulants