Herbal medicine aims to return the body to a state of natural balance, so that it can start healing itself. Different herbs act on different systems of the body. Some of the herbs that have been scientifically studied, and found to be effective and safe in a fight against colds and flu’s.

Respiratory infections such as the ‘common’ cold and influenza can occur at any time of the year but are most common during the Winter months.

Colds and flus are very contagious and spread from person to person via droplets in the air from sneezing or coughing. You can become infected by touching a contaminated surface or by shaking hands and then transferring the virus to your mouth, eyes or nose.