Can plants support the immune system? Yes! There is a whole range of valuable plants that can support or even strengthen your immune system. Enriching your diet with some of them will help your immune system in the best possible way. We introduce you to our favorites and show you 5 important plants for your immune system.
Plants for the immune system: turmeric
Turmeric is also known as yellow ginger, turmeric or saffron root. The yellow tuber is grown in tropical regions and contains a valuable substance for the immune system: curcumin. In traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda and traditional medicine in Indonesia, turmeric has been used for thousands of years to prevent and treat illnesses. The focus is on the immune-boosting effect. The anti-inflammatory effect of curcumin is also repeatedly emphasized and many people still swear by curcumin today.
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Ginseng for your immune system
Ginseng roots are considered to be invigorating and performance-enhancing. You can help your body to cope better with stress. Since stress hampers the immune system, ginseng helps you to keep your defenses healthy. Ginseng can also have a generally invigorating effect and considerably improve the mood.
Together with 14 other precious plants, ginseng is contained in our food supplement IMUSAN is included. The plant extracts are formulated according to the rules of Traditional Chinese Medicine in order to optimally support your well-being and your immune system.
Strong due to saw palmetto
You have probably heard of ginseng and turmeric before. But do you also know the saw palmetto? As a highly concentrated extract, this impressive plant is one of our top favorites when it comes to supporting our immune system. Saw palmetto can also be beneficial for men with a benignly enlarged prostate. The saw palmetto grows in the south-eastern USA, but is used all over the world. The defensive capabilities of this plant are particularly impressive. It can cope with regular forest fires as well as droughts and floods. So that saw palmetto can also give you this toughness, the highly concentrated extract of this plant is a valuable ingredient in our tried and tested dietary supplement IMUSAN .
Reishi medicinal mushroom for your well-being
Strictly speaking, reishi is not a plant at all, as mushrooms are a separate genus alongside plants and living organisms. Nevertheless, we have included this medicinal mushroom in our list of favorites for the immune system. The reishi mushroom is highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is regarded as the “mushroom of eternal life”. Reishi is used in TCM to stabilize and strengthen the immune system, among other things. According to TCM teachings, it can also help combat tiredness and fatigue and reduce inflammation.
Reishi is an important ingredient in our IMUSANcapsules. They are formulated according to the rules of TCM and utilize the synergies between the valuable plant extracts.
Superfood rice bran for the immune system
Rice bran is not considered a superfood for nothing. The bran contains all the valuable substances that are lost during the production of white rice. The full power of the valuable rice plant can be found here and you can make use of it. Rice bran is rich in proteins, minerals and vitamins. It is considered to strengthen the heart and promote blood circulation. Rice bran also contains a large number of antioxidants, which are important for the body’s own defenses. The effect on the NK cells, which form part of the white blood cells and, as “killer cells”, are an important component of a functioning immune system, should also be emphasized. Research has shown that substitution with rice bran over a period of two weeks already produces visible results in the activity of NK cells. Antioxidants also fight so-called free radicals, which can damage cells in the body and cause disease. In this way, they protect the body from damage and premature ageing.
To help your body process the rice bran with its valuable ingredients, we offer in our range BioBran in our range. This dietary supplement made from rice bran and shiitake can provide excellent support for general well-being and the immune system.
Conclusion: Support the immune system with power plants
Especially when it comes to the immune system, you should not underestimate the power of medicinal plants. Especially in today’s world, where coronaviruses, an increase in pathogenic germs, growing toxic pollution in the environment and rising cancer rates are commonplace, these can provide effective support. Supplements with immune-boosting plants can help you take your health and well-being to another level. Why not give our tips a try!
