Natural Relief · 2026

Herbal remedies for cold & flu

The plants people have reached for at the first sniffle for centuries — what each does, and how to keep them on hand.

A steaming mug of echinacea and ginger cold remedy tea with honey and lemon
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Echinacea

Taken at the very first tickle to support the immune system early. A tea of root or flower, up to 3x/day.

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Elderberry

The classic winter syrup — cooked berries with honey. A folk staple for the cold season.

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Yarrow

A traditional "sweat it out" fever tea; pairs well with elderflower and peppermint.

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Chamomile & Marshmallow

Chamomile soothes and helps you rest; marshmallow root coats a raw, sore throat.

Simple onset tea: steep echinacea + a slice of ginger + a squeeze of lemon and honey. Rest, fluids, warmth. Not medical advice — see a professional for a high fever, trouble breathing, or symptoms lasting more than a week.

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Grow your own cold-season shelf

Echinacea, yarrow, chamomile and marshmallow — the cold-and-flu herbs — are all in Nicole Apelian's Medicinal Garden Kit, non-GMO seeds plus her remedy guide.

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