A few thoughts on Chronavirus from China, and the Natural medicine way to stay safe on the Homestead!

As we all know, there is a Virus loose in China called the "Coronavirus" ( I am glad it is not called the "woops, we will all die" Virus), and it got me thinking about Antivirus Herbal medicine alternatives.

Natural Medicine IS the best way to avoid this kind of problem. So we can grow our own medicine!

FIRST, I need to say I am not a doctor, I have only studied the uses of Herbals for several decades. There is a lot of help to be found in the Herbs of the field that, GOD has given us for medicine! Also there is NO substitute for Good natural Vitamins, and regular exercise (the last is a note to ME, LOL!), to help the body's Immune system fight off problems!

There are a number of herbals that have antiviral actions; of varying strengths. The King of herbs for fighting viruses is Echinacea (Purple Cone Flowers) may be the only recognized antiviral medicine in the World. I have even seen some work, where they are testing it as a possible treatment for AIDs.

One Note here, Echinacea is NOT intended for long term use, they speak of Immune exhaustion; because it soups up your own immune system. I have not seen good proof of this, but it is reasonable, does make sense; so I follow it myself. Two weeks is my personal limit, but I have had positive response in a single day. The time I feel relief, I double for the treatment time. As with everything else, the minimum use of all medicines is wise!

EVERY Prepper or Homesteader, should have this in their First Aid Kit; along with 500PPM Colloidal Silver!

Pixabay picture of Echinacea flowers:
https://pixabay.com/images/search/echinacea/

I liked the butterfly on this one!

This is some I found locally:

I am planting this out at the Homestead, and I think everyone should do the same!

Article on the China Chronavinus probkem
https://globalnews.ca/news/6441642/china-virus-outbreak-pneumonia-illness/

There is NO Doubt this virus needs to be contained, but there are widely varied numbers on the level of danger! To me, with 8000 sick in 11,000,000; with 37 victims, this virus might not be the boogie man they are making it out to be.

One thing I am noticing, is that the airports are testing for this virus now. I wondered if the airports could become more invasive and oppressive; now I see that this might be the next step down this road! I quit flying when they began the full body xrays for anything less than 500 miles; this pushes that to about 1200 miles for me.

At the end of 2019, health authorities in China began reporting cases of a mysterious illness with pneumonia-like symptoms.

Now, after just a few short weeks, there are more than 500 cases in China and nearby countries, with 17 deaths reported as of Jan. 22.

Airports have begun checking passengers for the illness, and the virus is even being blamed for fluctuations in the stock market.

The World Health Organization met this week to discuss whether it constituted a global health emergency. They concluded that it was “too early” though they may change their minds later.

“Make no mistake, this is now an emergency in China, but this has not yet become a global health emergency,” said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO, on Thursday.

Article on the death tolls:
https://globalnews.ca/news/6481300/coronavirus-death-toll-transmission-concern/

I have heard speculation that this outbreak is close to a Chinese Bio weapons lab, but that is hard to substantiate; as they are no prone to admit that. I Pray it is NOT weaponized, but the spread worries me some.

The death toll rose to 170 in the new virus outbreak in China on Thursday as foreign evacuees from the worst-hit region begin returning home under close observation and world health officials expressed “great concern” that the disease is starting to spread between people outside of China.

Thursday’s figures cover the previous 24 hours and represent an increase of 38 deaths and 1,737 cases for a total of 7,711. Of the new deaths, 37 were in the epicenter of the outbreak in Hubei province and one in the southwestern province of Sichuan.

Now we move into the medium effective antiviral level herbals. There are a number of medium level herbs here.

Picture from Pixabay of astragalus:
https://pixabay.com/images/search/astragalus/

This is a good medium level Herbal, that is also taken for energy, and can be taken more often.

The next Medium one has no picture, because it is sap gum from Palm trees. They call it Dragon Blood, but it is listed above Garlic which is also a Medium antiviral. Dragons blood is used externally and is effective for Herpies.

Garlic is one in this level of effectiveness. This was the Very first herbal I started using (for gastric Reflux) and has so many positives that everyone should be taking Garlic, every day! Professionals recommend doubling doses to fight Viruses. Some argue that fresh garlic is better, and they are likely right. BUT a capsule a day is better than fresh once in a while....

Goldenseal is also a medium antiviral that is common here. A note here, everyone is different, and I personally can NOT take this herb, it tears up my stomach; but doesn't seem to bother anyone else. This is often used with Echinacea, as it is also an Immune Stimulant containing berberine. I should also be limited use, just for caution.

Juniper is used in tea format as a medium antiviral. This is actually recommended for the common cold, LOL! Not as commonly recommended as an herbal.
Regular herbal uses include, According to www.our4corners.net:

strengthens the stomach and act as a digestive tonic; loss of appetite; to improve digestion; gout; relieving water retention; kidney infections; kidney stones; and other urinary problems. They also make Gin from these berries, LOL!

Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) is another good medium antiviral, often used as a tea. It is good a treatment for Herpes.
According to www.our4corners.net

Common use: Insomnia; nervousness; irritability; anxiety; stress; nervous indigestion; gas; colic; nausea; headaches; colds; fevers; menstruation (irregular); spasms.

Licorice Root is active against viruses because it contains glyeyrrhizin, which is known to interrupt virus replication and cell penetration. Best use is root steeped for about 15 minutes to make a tea. I also like the taste myself.
According to www.our4corners.net:

Common use: Culinary; coughs; colds; bronchitis; sore throat; hoarseness; allergies; acid indigestion; gastritis; ulcers; adrenal tonic; energy; stress; blood purifier; endocrine and hormone support

Shiitake Mushrooms is the last medium level herbal I know about (I am sure there are more, add some if you like) because it contains Lentinan which fights Virals, and Tumors; including Viral Encephalitis! It is best taken in food, IMHO.
It also helps reduce Colesterol, so this is an 'often used' item.

The low level (but still effective) herbals will just be listed, because this is getting to be a long post.
Eucalyptus, Forsythia, honeysuckle, and Ginger round out the antivirals.

So Stock up on these, and have them available if the SHTF.