Did you know that viruses cause 90% of respiratory ailments? Most pharmaceutical medications are expensive and only narrowly effective, but herbs and essential oils can help!

Anti-Viral Herbs:

• Lomatium (Lomatium dissectum)

• Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)

• Osha (Ligusticum porterii)

• Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)

• Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra or G. uralensis)

• Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

• Chinese Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis)

• Elderberry (Sambucus spp.)

Anti-Viral Essential Oils:

• Thyme linalool (Thymus vulgaris L. ct. linalool)

• Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

• Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

• Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

• Eucalyptus (Eucalyptusglobulus and E. radiata)

• Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)

• Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)

• Melissa (Melissa officinalis)

• Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)

© Elaine Sheff, Clinical Herbalist, RH (AHG)