Influenza
Synopsis of Influenza
Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection caused by influenza viruses (most commonly types A and B). It primarily affects the respiratory system, including the nose, throat, and lungs, and is transmitted through droplets from coughing, sneezing, or touching contaminated surfaces. The flu tends to spread rapidly in seasonal outbreaks, especially during fall and winter.
While it often resolves on its own in healthy individuals, influenza can cause serious complications in the elderly, infants, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses.
Typical symptoms include:
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Sudden onset of fever and chills
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Body aches and muscle pain
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Fatigue or weakness
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Dry cough
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Sore throat
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Runny or stuffy nose
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Headache
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Sometimes nausea, especially in children
Unlike the common cold, flu symptoms come on quickly and severely. Most people recover in 7–10 days, but pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infections, and ear infections are possible complications.
When to see a doctor:
If symptoms are severe, involve difficulty breathing, chest pain, persistent fever, confusion, or if you are in a high-risk group, medical attention is needed. Antiviral medications (e.g., oseltamivir) may help if started early.
Natural remedies for Influenza
Rest and Sleep: Essential for immune function and recovery.
Stay Hydrated: Drink water, herbal teas, and broths to thin mucus and prevent dehydration.
Use Humidifiers and Steam: Eases congestion and soothes irritated airways.
Eat Light, Nourishing Foods: Such as soups, fruits, and vegetables to supply nutrients.
Avoid Exertion and Exposure: Stay home and reduce activity to prevent spreading and worsening symptoms.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Influenza
algal oil
alpha-pinene
green chiretta
arabinogalactan
astaxanthin
astragalus
waterhyssop
myrobalan
benegut perilla (proprietary)
beta-pinene
bilberry
black garlic
black pepper
Indian frankincense
bupleurum falcatum
camu camu
caprylic acid
catechins
caterpillar mushroom
chaga mushroom
citrus sinensis (proprietary)
Coptis chinensis
cordyceps
turmeric
dog rose
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
exo-peptidase
fish protein
ginger
glehnia root
goldenseal
gooseberry
greek mountain tea
green tea
hesperidin
honeysuckle
l-cysteine
lactobacillus casei
lactoferrin
lactoperoxidase
lentinula edodes mycelia
licorice root
marine lipid
monolaurin
nettle
quercetin
reishi mushroom
selenium
spirulina
sweet wormwood
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin D
yeast
zhejiang fritillary
zinc
boneset
tangerine
alpinia galangal
myrrh
yerba santa
chrysanthemum
flowering quince
ganoderma
anemarrhena asphodeloides
eucalyptus
fungal enzymes blend (proprietary)
abies spectabilis
algae
1,2-di-galloyl-4,6hexahydroxydiphenoyl-D-glucose
2-Fucosyllactose
3-Ketosteroid
Astragalus
Aster tataricus
Angelica archanglica
Avens
Agarikon Mushroom
Apple Cider Vinegar
Agarikon
African Ginger
Agastache
Anamarrhena
Acetylated alpha glucan
Aliphatic alcohol
Alpha-Humulene
Ambergris
acacia
Agrimony
Allicin
Auricularia
Anamu
American Elder
AHCC
Andrographis paniculata
Algae (unspecified)
Alkaloid (unspecified)
Andrographolide
Aloe vera
Agaricus blazei
Agastache urticifolia
Alpinia (unspecified)
American Liverleaf
Acacetin
Astragaloside
Algae
Acerola
Aureobasidium pullulans
Andrographis
Alsonia scholaris
African Basil
Allyl Mercaptan
Allyl Sulfide
Arecoline Hydrobromide
Acemannan
Alpha Glucans
Apple
Algal protein
Astaxanthin
Apple
alkaloid
allyl isothiocyanate
Arabinogalactans
Adenophora
Alliin
Amylase (mixed amylase)
Arabinogalactan
Ananain
Ant
Aniseed myrtle
Asarum sieboldii
Bee Propolis
beta-carotene
Black Seed
Bee Pollen
Baikal Skullcap
Bengal Fig
Bryonia
Bee Pollen
beta-zeacarotene
Beta-Glucans
Brandy
Balsam
Black garlic
Blueberry (unspecified)
Blue-Green Algae
Basidiomycota
beta-cyclodextrin
Buttermilk
Blue-Green Algae
Baccharoides anthelmintica
boysenberry
Blackberry
Boronic acid analogues
Beadlets
Bacteria (unspecified)
Bifidobacteria (unspecified)
Boneset
Borage
Black Currant
Bovine (not specified)
Bupleurum
Beta Glucans
Baicalin
Balloon Pea
Beta Glucanase
Black Mustard
Black Hellebore
Blue-Green Alage
Balloon Flower
Chrysanthemum maximum
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Colloidal Silver
coconut oil
Colloid
Coriolus mushroom
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Carvacrol
Colostrum peptides
Chlorophyll
Cod Liver Oil
Cineole
Cordyceps
Catechins
Citral
Chlorella Pyrenoidosa
Camu Camu Extract
Cinidium
Chinese pond turtle
Cape gooseberry
Centipeda
Centipeda minima
Chinese Sumac
Cistus
Catechin (unspecified)
Chalcone
coconut oil
Chaenomeles lagenaria
Carotene (unspecified)
Cynanchum otophyllum
Chinese Pine
Chlorine
Cysteine compounds (unspecified)
Cytokines
Coriolus Mushroom
Cysteine
Ceylon Spinach
Clam
citrus spp.
Currant
Caratuberside
Chondrus
Deoxyandrographolides
Dodeca-2E, 4E, 8Z, 10Z/Etetraenoic Acid Isobutylamide
Ephedra
European Elder
Echinacea (unspecified)
Echinacea tennesseensis
Evodia
Echinacea (various)
Elk antler
Echinacea
Epigallo catechin
English Ivy
Elder
Eleuthero
Exopeptidase
EGCG
European elderberry constituents (unspecified)
EGCG
Echinacea purpurea
Elderberry (unspecified)
Euglena gracilis
Echinacea (mixed)
Euphorbia
Epigallocatechin
Embelia
elderberry
Eugenol
Fritillaria (unspecified)
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Fat liver oil
Flowering quince
Fernbush
Flavanones
Fish
Fritillaria biflora
Flavoglycosides
Furans
Fish
Fish protein
Frankincense
Flavones
Fish (including shell)
Flavonones (unspecified)
Glehnia littoralis
Gelcap
Garlic pear
Glucan peptides
Guaco
Gallate (unspecified)
Globulins
Green Tea
glycyrrhizic acid
Gallesia
Goldenseal
Glossy Privet
Glycyrrhizinic acid
Glycyrrhizin
Golden Willow
Ginger phenols (unspecified)
Hedychium Spicatum
Honeysuckle
Hydroxycinammic acid
Halitum
Hypericin
Hyperoside
Hedyotis diffusa
hydrogen sulfate
Honeysuckle (unspecified)
Houttuynia
Honey loquat syrup
Hydrogen
Hyphomycetes
Immunoglobulin G
Immunoglobulins
Inula
iridoids
Iridoid glycosides
Indole alkaloid (unspecified)
immunoglobulin
Japanese Apricot
Japanese Mint
Japanese Honeysuckle
Juniper
ketone (unspecified)
Kefiran
Lycium
Ledebouriella (unspecified)
Lentinan
Lomatium
Lichen (unspecified)
Lilyturf
Lactoperoxidase
Lentein
Lysozyme
Lo Han Guo
Lycopodium (unspecified)
Labrador Tea
Lactobacillus mixed)
Little ironweed
Lactoglobulin (mixed)
Lactoglobulin (unspecified)
Lomatium dissectum
Luo Han Guo
Lactalbumin
Liverwort
Lactoferrin
Larch arabinogalactan
Masson Pine
Mangosteen
methoxy-substituted benzoquinones
Myristicin
Malt (Barley)
Morinda
Marine Protein
Moroccan oregano
Mushrooms
Maitake Mushroom
Marine oil (unspecified)
Mannans
Maitake Mushroom
Mexican oregano
Marine lipid (unspecified)
Marshmallow
Meadow sage
Microtea debilis
Marine fat
Ma Huang
Mucolase
Niacinamide ascorbate
Neoandrographolides
N-Acetyl Cysteine
N-acetylcysteine
Natsudaidai
N-Acetyl Cysteine
N-acetylneuraminic acid
Naphthoquinones
N-Acetyl Neuraminic acid
Natural flavor(s)
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Noni
Naphthoquinone (unspecified)
Oroxylum
Ovotransferrin
Onosma bracteatum
Ovalbumin
Oregon Grape
Oak Bark
Omega Blend
Oldenlandia
Osthole
phenyl alkyl ketones
Premna
Phenolic diterpenes
Phytoplankton
Plankton (unspecified)
perilla
Pumpkin
Protease Inhibitors
Platycodon
PhosphatidylGlycerol
Pelargonium (unspecified)
Pseudostellaria heterophylla
Pentatropis capensis
Pentacyclic Oxindole Alkaloids
Pineapple
Polygonatum
Phellodendron Bark
Probiotic (unspecified)
Phleum Pratense
Polygonum (unspecified)
Phenols (unspecified)
Phodymprhenia pertusa
Pollen (unspecified)
Quercetin
Quillaja
Quercetin
Reishi mushroom
RNA
Red Raspberry
Rubia yunnanensis
Ravinsara
Red Sage
Shark Liver Oil
Sulfolipids
Schizochytrium
Spirulina
Sweet Annie
Salvia (unspecified)
Sea Buckthorn Oil
Sulfolipid (unspecified)
Salmon Oil
Sacchoromyces (unspecified)
Syrup
Sambucus nigra
Silver
Streptococcus (unspecified)
Sprout (unspecified)
Shiitake
San-Qi Ginseng
Spanish Thyme
Sulfated polysaccharide
Schizochytrium
Sclerotium
Silver
Star Anise
Shikimic Acid
Sweet Bay
Sambucus Nigra (unspecified)
Sundew
Shiitake Mushroom
Southern Elder
Squill
Sulfate (unspecified)
Sulfur compounds (unspecified)
Sodium chlorite
Thyme
Tetracyclic oxindole alkaloids
Tree Turmeric
Tonka Bean
Thiosulfanate
Transfer Factor
Tinospora Cordifolia
Tea Polyphenol
Tremella (unspecified)
Umckaloabo
Vitamin E (unspecified)
Vitamin D (mixed)
Visnea Mocanera
Vitamin A (retinol acetate)
Vitamin A (retinol)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl)
Vitamin A (retinyl not specified)
Vitamin E (tocotrienol unspecified)
Vitamin E (delta tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol)
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol)
Vitamin C (not specified)
Vasicine
Vitamin B3 (unspecified)
Vitamin A (retinyl acetate)
Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols)
Viramin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin D
Vitamin D (cholecalciferol)
Vitamin E (vitamin E acetate)
Vitamin A (unspecified)
Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate)
Vitamin D (unspecified)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl succinate)
Xanthophyll
Zinc Ascorbate
Zingerone
Zinc magnesium aspartate
