Remedies for flu/bug going around

[Rogol72]

Folks,

I was out socializing at the weekend watching a game on TV.  I must have picked up a bug because I feel like garbage, nasally, sore upper throat, aches and pains and chills, coughing. I know I have to ride it out but, does anyone have any suggestions on how to move this this along? I've got UC so I can't take NSAIDS, just paracetamol. 

Any suggestions gratefully welcomed.

Thanks!

[knitty kitty]

@Rogol72,

I would suggest Cloves in tea.  With honey, if you like, and some cinnamon.  It really works surprisingly well.  I like Twinings Chai Tea bags or I add a couple of whole cloves and a cinnamon stick to plain tea.  You can also use clove oil (make sure it's food grade, not essential oil).  

Cloves have antibacterial and antiviral properties.  

Read more on how successful cloves are....

Molecular Basis of the Therapeutical Potential of Clove (Syzygium aromaticum L.) and Clues to Its Anti-COVID-19 Utility

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8036487/

And one more....

Clove Bud Polyphenols Alleviate Alterations in Inflammation and Oxidative Stress Markers Associated with Binge Drinking: A Randomized Double-Blinded Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30234415/

Hope you feel better soon!

[Rogol72]

On 7/12/2023 at 3:58 PM, knitty kitty said:

@Rogol72,

I would suggest Cloves in tea.  With honey, if you like, and some cinnamon.  It really works surprisingly well.  I like Twinings Chai Tea bags or I add a couple of whole cloves and a cinnamon stick to plain tea.  You can also use clove oil (make sure it's food grade, not essential oil).  

Cloves have antibacterial and antiviral properties.  

Read more on how successful cloves are....

Molecular Basis of the Therapeutical Potential of Clove (Syzygium aromaticum L.) and Clues to Its Anti-COVID-19 Utility

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8036487/

And one more....

Clove Bud Polyphenols Alleviate Alterations in Inflammation and Oxidative Stress Markers Associated with Binge Drinking: A Randomized Double-Blinded Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30234415/

Hope you feel better soon!

That worked a treat, helped along with paracetamol. Almost back to normal. Thanks!

[knitty kitty]

@Rogol72,

I'm so glad clove tea worked for you, too!  

So happy you're feeling better!