Although this frightening new flu has not reached pandemic status, it’s crucial to be prepared in case containment efforts fail. There are many widely available herbs with antiviral properties that can be helpful in preventing infection:

Astragalus

Echinacea

Forsythia

Garlic

Ginger

Goldenseal

Licorice

Milk Thistle

Read more about each of these herbs and about antiviral essential oils at natural-holistic-health.com.

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