Flu is an infectious illness that is due to a micro-organism, the influenza virus. It is highly contagious and leads to several symptoms: fever, muscle pains, a cough, headaches and fatigue. So how can you naturally treat the flu and its symptoms?
1. Natural remedy for fever
Meadowsweet is a flower that is effective in fighting fever and headaches. It contains salicylates which transform in the body into salicylic acid, an active ingredient very similar to acetyl-salicylic acid, or aspirin.
2. Natural remedy for muscle pains
Muscle pains are characteristic symptoms of flu, and can be relieved with Arnica Montana 9H, which comes in the form of a tube of homeopathic pellets.
Take 3 pellets two to three times a day, for no more than three or four days. You can take them on their own or in addition to classic flu medications.
3. Natural remedy for headaches
Willow bark eases headaches because it also contains salicylates, molecules which are similar to those found in aspirin, and which act as an anti-inflammatory.
You can drink 3 cups a day before meals. Stop when symptoms disappear.
Caution: alternate drinking this remedy with taking aspirin with water, but do not take both at the same time, as you run the risk of an overdose.
Additionally, willow bark is contra-indicated in the cases of asthma, gastro-duodenal ulcers or allergy to aspirin. If the headache lasts longer than 48 hours, consult your doctor.