A Naturopath’s Guide to Herbal Immune Support

Boost Your Immunity the Natural Way.
Stay well this winter with natural support. Discover a naturopath’s top nutrients, herbs, and tips to strengthen your immune system and fend off seasonal colds and flu.

How your immune System Works

Key Vitamins & Minerals for Strong Immunity

Herbs that turbo-charge your immune system

When to Seek Extra Support

Herbs that Turbo-charge your Immune System

Plants have been used as medicine for thousands of years. Around the world, many herbs are known to support the immune system—but there are too many to list them all! Below are some of the best-researched and most widely available herbs to help support your immune health and deepen your connection to the power of plants.

When choosing herbs, try to buy from local or sustainable sources. Not all herbs are available all year, and some are at risk in the wild. The herbs listed below are generally easy to find and responsibly sourced.

Echinacea (leaf & root)

Stimulates immune cell activity. Use at the first sign of a cold or flu. Best taken in a tablet, liquid extract or loose-leaf in tea. Wild harvested sources in the USA are endangered.

Medicinal Mushrooms

Shiitake, Maitake, Reishi, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail and more. Builds long-term immune resilience, and each has a plethora of other energy-boosting health benefits.

Astragalus

Strengthens immune function and builds resilience. Great for long-term support, especially during cold + flu season. Traditionally used in Chinese medicine.

Elderberry Fruit

Rich in antioxidants and flavonoids. Helps reduce the duration and severity of colds and flu. Make your own syrups, lozenges, and gummies – kids love the sweet-tart flavour.

Olive Leaf Extract

Antiviral and antimicrobial properties. Supports immune defense and can help lower viral load early in a cold or flu. Grab this at the chemist.

Ginger

Warming and anti-inflammatory. Supports optimal circulation and immune system function. Excellent grated fresh in tea or cooking.

Turmeric (curcumin)

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich. Supports immune modulation, gut and liver health. Best taken with black pepper for absorption or in a liposomal formulation.

Garlic

Incredible antimicrobial and antiviral. Supports immune response and the gut microbiome plus is supportive of healthy cardiovascular function. Best raw or lightly cooked.

Licorice Root

Soothes the respiratory tract and supports adrenal health. Has antiviral and immune-stimulating effects. Not suitable for long-term use in people with high blood pressure.

Herbal Teas & Elixirs

Many of these wonderful herbs can be blended into personalised tinctures made from high-quality liquid extracts, tailored to suit your specific needs. For example, if you tend to run warm, we might leave out ginger, or if you have liver concerns, we could include some turmeric instead. Herbal elixirs are a great way to support your unique body and health goals—all in one bottle.

Herbal teas are also a simple and soothing way to support your immune system during the colder months. Warm drinks are essential in winter, and adding ingredients like fresh ginger, garlic, chilli, lemon, and honey can offer an extra immune boost. Kitchen herbs like oregano, thyme, and rosemary also bring natural antimicrobial benefits.

If you’re interested in herbal support, you can book in for a blend of dried herbs or a custom tincture to help you feel your best this season.

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Don’t get sick – strengthen Your winter immunity

Prevention is powerful. We’ll guide you to the right mix of vitamins, minerals, and herbs to keep your immune system strong all season. We also offer tonics to take at the first sign of illness.

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