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A herb that should be in every home in case of ’flu is Boneset, as it will relieve the aches and pains while also easing some of the malaise of this unpleasant infection. A useful mixture is

Boneset	2 parts
Elder Flower	1 part
Peppermint	1 part

Drink a cup as hot as can be taken every two hours. If the tea is found to be too bitter, especially for children, it may be sweetened with Liquorice.

The depression that sometimes accompanies the ‘flu or follows it may be eased by using Skullcap or Vervain. If antibiotics have been taken, it is good to take vitamin C and eat yoghurt afterwards. Vitamin C eases the stress caused to the body by the antibiotics and by the fever. The yoghurt is taken as the antibiotics tend to kill bacteria in our intestines which are necessary for a well-functioning digestion. By eating a live yoghurt (not one that has been pasteurised), we can help the new growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines.