Best Herbs for Immune Support
Herbs that strengthen immune defenses, modulate immune response, and support recovery from illness.
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Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao) θΏηΏ
A key TCM herb for clearing heat-toxins β used for sore throat, fever, and skin infections. Partner herb with honeysuckle in the famous Yin Qiao San formula for early-stage colds.
Isatis Root (Ban Lan Gen) ζΏθζ Ή
China's go-to herb for viral infections β sold in every pharmacy as granules. Used for sore throat, fever, and epidemic prevention. Massively popular during flu seasons and COVID.
Raw Licorice (Sheng Gan Cao) ηηθ
Unprocessed licorice β in TCM clears heat and detoxifies, different from honey-fried licorice which tonifies the spleen. Used for sore throat, cough, and poisoning.
Field Mint (Bo He) θθ·
The Chinese medicinal mint β slightly different from Western peppermint. Used to disperse wind-heat, clear the head and eyes, and soothe the throat. Milder than peppermint oil.
Fritillaria (Chuan Bei Mu) ε·θ΄ζ―
Premier TCM herb for cough β clears heat, resolves phlegm, and moistens the lungs. The Sichuan variety is milder (for dry cough). Extremely expensive due to wild-harvesting challenges.
Chaga Mushroom 摦θ€εθ
A birch tree fungus with extremely high antioxidant content (ORAC score). Used in Russian and Chinese folk medicine for immune support and overall vitality.
Black Elderberry Extract ζ₯ιͺ¨ζ¨ζεη©
Standardized elderberry extract (Sambucol) with the strongest clinical trial data for flu duration reduction. Prevents viral entry into cells. The extract form most studied.
Siler Root (Fang Feng) ι²ι£
Literally 'guard against wind' β used to expel wind from the body in all its TCM manifestations: colds, joint pain, skin rashes, and spasms. A gentle wind-releasing herb.
Red Dates (Hong Zao) ηΊ’ζ£
The dried red variety of jujube, used daily in Chinese cooking and medicine. Nourishes blood, calms the spirit, and harmonizes other herbs in formulas.