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During flu and cold time of year, it’s important to nourish your immune system. But, most folks don’t know that the lymphatic and immune systems are intricately entwined and cannot function without each other.

The lymph is comprised of mostly water (as is the whole human body), plus protein molecules, glucose, urea and the disease fighting white blood cells. The interstitial fluid that bathes and surrounds the tissues cells, travels through the lymph and is mostly water as well.

That being said, to support your immune system and your lymphatic system, it is essential to also nourish the water element to ensure everything is flowing smoothly. You can read more about that here: Do you know how to support your immunity?

This means not only is it vital to hydrate at this time of year, but it’s also wise to drink herbal teas (water based medicine) to support your body.

Drinking tea is one of the oldest healing remedies to deliver the herbs that will nourish your water element, immune system and lymphatic system. It’s a win, win, win.

Below are the main ingredients in a delicious tea that you can drink daily for a few weeks to ensure your systems are flowing and fighting well.

  • Burdock (Arctium lappa)  – cleanses the lipid pathways (lymph) and is sweet, bitter, warm and oily. Burdock has an affinity for the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, skin and endocrine system.
  • Elderberry (Sambucas nigra L.) – antiviral, daphoretic, and strengthens the cell membranes to prevent virus penetration.
  • Lemon Balm (Melissa officinales L.) – nervine, antimicrobial, antiviral and hepatic. Melissa helps relieve stress and tension, support the digestive system and nervous system, and has a tonic effect on the circulatory system.

For those of you with hypothyroid, swap out the Lemon Balm for Nettles or Mullein.

Recipe below. Enjoy!

 

This recipe originally appeared on Andrea Beaman.

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Lymphatic and Immune Support Tea

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Servings 3 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp organic dried burdock root
  • 1 tbsp dried elder berries
  • 1 tbsp dried elder flowers
  • 1 tbsp dried lemon balm (can substitute mullein or nettles)

Instructions
 

  • Put herbs into a French press or 32 oz mason jar.
  • Fill with boiling water and steep 30-40 minutes.
  • Drink 2-3 cups per day for 3-4 weeks during cold and flu season.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The product mentioned in this article are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.   The information in this article is not intended to replace any recommendations or relationship with your physician.  Please review references sited at end of article for scientific support of any claims made.

Category: RecipesBy Dr. Jill C. Carnahan, MD, ABIHM, IFMCPJanuary 16, 20189 Comments
Tags: alternative healingcoldelderberryfluflu seasonhealing remedyherbal teashypothyroidImmune Support Teaimmune systemlymphtea
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9 Comments

  1. Lucy says:
    January 18, 2018 at 10:44 am

    How does the Lemon Balm affect a hypothyroid???

    Reply
    • Jill Carnahan, MD says:
      January 18, 2018 at 1:00 pm

      Caution with excessive amounts in hypothyroid

      Reply
  2. Linda Westgate says:
    January 18, 2018 at 11:52 am

    Where do I buy these ingredients

    Reply
    • Jill Carnahan, MD says:
      January 18, 2018 at 12:59 pm

      Rebecca’s Apothecary or Whole Foods

      Reply
  3. Mary says:
    January 20, 2018 at 7:01 pm

    Is this safe to drink if you have non Hodgkin lymphoma?

    Reply
    • Jill Carnahan, MD says:
      January 21, 2018 at 10:39 am

      Hi Mary
      Best to check with your doctor
      warmly
      Dr Jill

      Reply
  4. Sharon Hemond says:
    May 12, 2018 at 4:38 pm

    On your beet juice can u use a vita mix?

    Reply
    • Jill Carnahan, MD says:
      May 12, 2018 at 5:40 pm

      sure!

      Reply
      • De says:
        February 4, 2021 at 5:18 pm

        Will you get the same impact simply using lemon juice or eating a lemon? Thanks.

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