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title: "8 Herbs for Immunity: Evidence & Safety"
description: "Herbs used during cold season and to support the immune system. Evidence varies widely from herb to herb."
language: en
url: https://herbadex.com/en/for/immunity/
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# Immunity

Herbs used during cold season and to support the immune system. Evidence varies widely from herb to herb.

8 herbs · 3 with clinical evidence (A/B) · 1 not marked avoid in pregnancy

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**8** herbs found

 

### [Echinacea](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/echinacea/)

A Strong clinical evidence

Echinacea purpurea

Juice pressed from fresh echinacea plants may help with short-term prevention and treatment of colds. Dried echinacea tea is not covered.

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### [Ginger](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/ginger/)

A Strong clinical evidence

Zingiber officinale

Powdered ginger root taken before travel may help prevent motion-sickness nausea; it is also traditionally used for mild indigestion.

[Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) +1

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### [Willow Bark](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/willow-bark/)

A Strong clinical evidence

Salix spp.

Willow bark extract may help with short-term low back pain. It contains salicylates, so it is unsuitable under 18 and with blood thinners.

[Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) [Immunity](https://herbadex.com/en/for/immunity/)

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### [Chamomile](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/chamomile/)

T Traditional use

Matricaria recutita

A gentle herbal tea traditionally used for bloating and mild stomach cramps, common cold symptoms and mouth or throat irritation.

[Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Immunity](https://herbadex.com/en/for/immunity/) +2

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### [Elderflower](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/elderflower/)

T Traditional use

Sambucus nigra

Elderflower tea is traditionally used to relieve early symptoms of the common cold. The assessment covers the flowers only.

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### [Garlic](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/garlic/)

T Traditional use

Allium sativum

Garlic powder is traditionally used to help prevent hardening of the arteries, and garlic extract to relieve symptoms of the common cold.

[Heart & Circulation](https://herbadex.com/en/for/heart-circulation/) [Immunity](https://herbadex.com/en/for/immunity/)

[Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/)

 

### [Linden](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/linden/)

T Traditional use

Tilia cordata, Tilia platyphyllos

Linden (lime) flower tea is traditionally used to relieve symptoms of the common cold and mild symptoms of stress in adults and older children.

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### [Pelargonium Root](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/pelargonium/)

T Traditional use

Pelargonium sidoides, Pelargonium reniforme

Pelargonium (umckaloabo) root extract is traditionally used for common cold symptoms; liver injury has been reported with it.

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This page is for information only and is not medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant, or have a health condition, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use.