寒冷季节的12种疗法

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原文: 12 Cold-Weather Remedies

The 12 cold-weather herbal remedies recommended here should help you stay well, or at least help cut the duration of most winter health challenges. There are remedies for sore throats, chapped lips and even chest congestion in this list. 
  1. Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus): Antiviral and immunity-enhancer. If you tend to get every bug that goes around during the winter, you can build up your resistance to disease by taking this Chinese tonic herb on a daily basis. It's safe to take indefinitely.
  2. Garlic (Allium sativum): Antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer and cardiovascular tonic par excellence. The best home remedy for colds is to eat two cloves of raw garlic at the onset of symptoms. Chop or crush the cloves to release the allicin (a sulfur compound with strong antibiotic effects) and put them on a sandwich or swallow them in apple sauce. Don't chew and the garlic won't stay on your breath.
  3. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) and sage (Salvia officinalis): Decongestant and antibacterial. Inhaling steam that contains eucalyptus or sage is an excellent remedy for respiratory problems, including chest congestion, bronchitis, bronchial cough and sinusitis. The aromatic oils from eucalyptus and sage leaves help halt bacterial growth and reduce the risk of getting secondary infections. Do the steam routine at least twice a day. As a variation, try several crushed garlic cloves in the water. If you have a sore throat, drink sage tea.
  4. Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea): Antibiotic, antiviral and immune-enhancer. This native American plant is a fine first-line treatment for colds and flu. At the first sign of trouble, begin taking echinacea and continue until the illness runs its course. Children under 10 can take half the adult dosage.
  5. Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Warming, anti-inflammatory and anti-nauseant. Ginger root tea helps relieve head and chest congestion while staving off chills. Grate a one-inch piece of peeled ginger root. Place it in a pot with two cups of water, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for five minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper and simmer one minute more. Remove from heat. Add two tablespoons fresh lemon juice, one or two cloves of mashed garlic and honey to taste. Let cool slightly, and strain if you wish.
  6. Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis): Antiseptic. Speed healing of sore throats by gargling with a warm goldenseal/salt-water solution for a few minutes at a time, at least four times a day.
  7. Mullein (Verbascum thapsus): Expectorant, antitussive. Tincture of mullein relieves chest congestion and dry, bronchial coughs. Mullein oil can be used to treat ear infections.
  8. Calendula (Calendula officinalis): Soothing. Calendula lotions and salves, made from the bright orange flowers of this popular ornamental plant, are gentle and effective remedies for chapped skin and chapped lips. Apply as needed.
  9. Tiger Balm: This Chinese herbal remedy, based on camphor and menthol, is great for easing bronchial congestion. The camphor and menthol have a warming action that brings more blood to the area. Just rub Tiger Balm on the chest and cover with a warm towel.
  10. St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum): Antidepressant (effective for mild sedation). If you suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), St. John's wort is a useful complement to light therapy. Take 300 mg of a standardized extract containing 0.3 percent hypericin three times a day. You can taper off this dosage as the days grow longer. Since St. John's wort may take six to eight weeks to work, start this well before the dark days of winter. In theory, an over-stimulated immune system could aggravate allergies or autoimmunity.
  11. An immune support formula with Asian mushrooms.
  12. Vitamin C: Vitamin C functions as a powerful antioxidant that has a role in the repair and regeneration of tissues. It may also support healthy immune function.  

译文: 寒冷季节的12种疗法


      这里向大家推荐的12种寒冷季节的中草药疗法不仅能帮助你舒服过冬,还可以使你变得更健康。以下将介绍一些关于治疗咽喉、嘴唇、胸闷等症状中草药疗法。
 

1. 黄芪  抗病毒药物和免疫增强剂。如果你在冬天驱赶一些病虫,可以试着在每天的基础食谱上加上黄芪(一种产自中国的中药补品)来增加你的抵抗力,而且黄芪是可以长期服用没有任何副作用的。

2. 大蒜  一种常见的抗病毒食物,在抗真菌、抗菌、抗癌和软化心血管方面有很好的效果。家庭治疗感冒最好的方法就是在出现感冒症状的时候,生吃两瓣大蒜。如果不喜欢生吃大蒜,那就将蒜瓣、丁香拍碎或者捣碎并加入蒜素(一种含有很强的抗生素效用的硫磺色混合物),添加在三明治中或者搅拌在苹果汁中。注意,只要不咀嚼,口腔中就不会留有大蒜的气味。

3. 桉树(蓝桉)和鼠尾草 解充血药、抗菌剂。吸入桉树或鼠尾草的蒸汽,是治疗呼吸疾病,包括胸闷、支气管炎、鼻窦炎等极好的方法。桉树叶和鼠尾草叶中发出的香气能够阻止真菌的生长,减少口腔中的病毒。每天至少两次。还可以尝试着将一些碾碎的蒜瓣和丁香浸泡在水里,多喝这种水能治疗咽喉病痛。

4. 松果菊(紫锥菊) 抗生物、抗病毒药物、免疫增强剂。这种产自美国本土的植物是治疗感冒和流感的最佳药物。在症状的初期,确保持续服用松果菊直到病症痊愈。10岁以下孩子的口服量是成人的一半。

5. 生姜  温性食物,消炎的良药。当你觉得浑身发冷时,一杯姜茶能够减轻头疼和胸闷的症状。将一块生姜去皮、磨碎,放入罐子里,加入两杯水煮沸,放凉后再用文火煮沸5分钟。再加入半茶匙辣椒,用文火煮1分钟左右。关火后,加入两茶匙新鲜的柠檬汁和1~2茶匙磨碎的大蒜和蜂蜜调味。等温度稍微凉下来,就可以食用了。

6. 白毛莨  杀菌剂。每天用含有白毛莨的盐水漱口,可以减缓喉咙的疼痛,切忌每天不少于4次,并且每次要坚持几分钟。

7. 毛芯花蕊的植物  止咳化痰的良药。该植物的气味能缓解胸闷、支气管咳嗽等症状。而该植物油可以用来治疗耳朵的感染。

8. 金盏草 安慰剂。这种常见的明黄色的金盏草的花,可以被用来制作成药膏和洗液,对于皮肤开裂和嘴唇干裂有奇效。每次的用量根据患处的大小来决定。

9. 老虎油 这种产自中国的草药方,由樟树和薄荷脑制成,对于缓解支气管炎有很好的效果。樟树和薄荷脑混合在一起容易散热,促进血液循环。因此把老虎油涂抹在胸膛时应该盖上一块热毛巾。

10. 圣约翰草汁 抗抑郁剂。如果你患有周期性的情感失控,圣约翰草汁绝对是一种轻微治疗的有用的药物。按照每天3次,每次30毫克的方法服用这种含有百分之零点三的圣约翰草汁的药物。圣约翰草汁需要6~8周起作用,因此建议在冬天到来之前开始服用。理论上讲,机体的免疫系统不应过分受到刺激,否则其敏感症和免疫力将恶化。

11. 支持免疫的配方 亚洲的蘑菇。

12. 维他命C  具有抗氧化、抗老化的作用。在机体的组织和再生中起重要作用。维他命C可以提高健康身体的免疫功能。

      为了谨慎起见,患有风湿关节炎、红斑狼疮的病人应避免长期服用任何增强免疫力的草药。但是对于治疗感冒和其他小感染的患者,短期(不超过10天)服用海胆亚目或紫云英等是有非常好的效果的。