Mejores Hierbas para Apoyo Inmunológico
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Platycodon (Jie Geng) 桔梗
The 'boat herb' that directs other herbs upward to the lungs. Used for cough, sore throat, and lung abscess. Also promotes pus discharge in TCM surgery. Popular in Korean cuisine (doraji).
Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) 金银花
One of TCM's most important heat-clearing herbs. Antibacterial and antiviral. The key ingredient in Shuang Huang Lian — one of China's best-selling OTC cold remedies.
Apricot Kernel (Xing Ren) 杏仁
The bitter variety used in TCM for cough and asthma — moistens the lungs and moves the bowels. Contains amygdalin (controversial). Not the same as sweet almonds for eating.
Cat's Claw 钩藤
A rainforest vine used for immune modulation and inflammation. The Chinese variety (Gou Teng) is used for hypertension and headaches. Contains oxindole alkaloids.
Cat's Claw (South American) 猫爪藤
A rainforest vine from Peru used for immune support and inflammation. Contains oxindole alkaloids that stimulate immune cell activity. Different species from Chinese Gou Teng.
Chinese Skullcap Root 黄芩片
The prepared root slices used in TCM decoctions. Contains baicalin at higher concentrations than leaf preparations. Key herb for clearing damp-heat in upper and middle jiao.
Tremella Mushroom 银耳
Known as the 'beauty mushroom' in TCM. Traditionally used by Chinese royalty for skin hydration and youthfulness. Contains polysaccharides that hold 500x their weight in water.
Wormwood 苦艾
Famous as the key ingredient in absinthe. Medicinally used for parasites, digestive issues, and in antimalarial research. Contains artemisinin — basis of Nobel Prize-winning malaria drug.
Andrographis Leaf Extract 穿心莲片
Standardized extract (Kan Jang, AP-Bio) with strong clinical trial data for reducing cold duration and severity. The most studied form for upper respiratory infections.
Pau d'Arco 紫葳
Inner bark of a Brazilian tree with lapachol and beta-lapachone compounds. Used traditionally for infections, candida, and inflammation. Limited clinical trials but extensive traditional use.