This simple herb oil that boosts immunity to help you get better fast. The ingredients backed by medical journals are exactly what I took after I came down with Covid symptoms. When I had a positive Covid test in my hands. These are the herbs I gave to my family to help boost their immune system (even the immune-compromised family members).
What is Covid-19?
Covid-19 is an illness caused by a virus. This virus is a new coronavirus that has spread throughout the world. It is thought to spread mainly through close contact from person to person. You may even get this virus from animal to person. (source)
Furthermore, Covid-19 Spreads, between people who are in close contact (within about 6-12 feet) through respiratory droplets, created when someone talks, coughs, or sneezes. These droplets are inhaled or enter a person’s mucous membranes. Where the virus can infect a person. (source)
The ever-changing symptoms of Covid.
Covid, symptoms range from a fever, body aches, sore throat, cold symptoms, flu symptoms, nausea vomiting, cough dry or productive, and a headache. You can have one or many of these symptoms. Also, you may have no symptoms at all and still be courageous.
Personal experience
In March 2020, my early symptoms were body aches and a sore throat, then it later progressed to a 103.3 fever with shortness of breath and an unproductive cough. I tested negative for the flu multiple times. I was left wondering if I had covid. Unfortunately, there were no covid tests in my area.
Although, when I recently tested positive (January 2022), my symptoms were a runny nose, headache, and body aches. Luckily none of my family members got the virus and they are not all immunized. There were a few things I did to help protect my family.
Testing for Covid If you have been exposed.
Your doctor can test you for covid, at your doctor’s appointment and you can go to a testing center, or test at home. There are many different testing options.
A PCR means polymerase chain reaction. This test detects the presence of a virus if you have the virus at the time of the test and detects fragments of the virus, after you are no longer infected. Usually, your doctor or healthcare organization will administer this test. (source)
The rapid Covid test antigen tests, lateral flow tests, or LFTs, are rapid antigen tests to detect SARS-COV-2 infection (COVID-19). They are quick to implement with minimal training and have significant cost advantages. These tests give COVID-19 testing results within 5–30 minutes, they can also be administered at home. (source)
How to ensure accurate test results
Make sure you or your healthcare provider washes their hands before performing this test. Make sure the testing kit is not opened and it is not damaged in any way. Do not eat or drink anything 30min prior to testing.
CDC mask and quarantine guidelines for those who test positive
If testing positive, the CDC now recommends quarantine for 5 days followed by strict mask (well-fitting mask) use for an additional 5 days, if you test positive. However, the majority of SARS-CoV-2 transmission occurs early in the course of illness, generally in the 1-2 days before the onset of symptoms and the 2-3 days after (source).
Boosting immunity
If you think you were in contact with someone who is covid positive. It’s important to boost your immunity. There are many herbs you can take. This may help you to reduce your covid symptoms if you test positive for covid. Some states are mandating the use of surgical, KN95, or N95 masks to reduce your risk. However, there are always expectations to the rule, and times where we could have been exposed and didn’t know it until later.
The ingredients in this simple herb oil boosts immunity
Oregano oil and oregano, are known to get into the fatty double-layer protective layer of the SARS virus causing the virus to erupt and break down. The main complement in oregano is carvacrol. (source) This can help the body fight off an initial Covid infection.
Thyme and thyme oil has been known to stop the proliferation of SARS-CoV-2 from person to person transmission (source). In Addition, thyme is great for coughs and fighting nasal congestion. The active ingredient responsible for this is Thymol.
Sage oil and sage, is another anti-viral and anti-inflammatory herb. Also, this herb helps to ease respiratory conditions and acts as an expectant. (source)
Olive oil, when using extra virgin cold-pressed olive oil. Choose a variety that is high in Polyphenols. These antioxidant micronutrients can provide some protection against SARS-CoV-2. (source)
An attempt to clear the air
I placed a large pot of water on the stove, heaping 3-4 tablespoons of each herb. This was an attempt to clear the air. All while making, sure these herbs would be breathed in by myself and my guests. I let the pot boil, steaming up for 1-2 hours.
After exposure, in January 2022, my son, husband, mother, and father were all taking the olive oil-infused mixture, after being exposed. I placed myself in quarantine and had little contact with them after I tested positive. They had been around me the whole week and we were exposed. My son and husband were both in close contact with me daily. Luckily, No-one tested positive or had symptoms of Covid.
In conclusion
Prevention is always the best option, but if you know you have been exposed. It’s good to have a plan to boost immunity, slow down or halt the virus from spreading if you should get it. This simple herb oil boosts immunity and the herbal steam may help to clear the air and keep your guests healthy. In January 2022, quarantining and taking this herbal mixture may have helped to keep my family safe. I’m fortunate not one of my family members got covid, that was in direct contact with me. Below, I have included the exact recipe I use, enjoy.
The ingredients to make this simple herb oil boosts immunity
3 cups extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp dried oregano
2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp sage
Heat the mixture in a pot on low heat (lowest setting).
Take care not to burn the mixture stirring constantly.
Heat mixture for 10-15 minutes on the stovetop until olive oil gets slightly darker, but don’t let it turn brown.
Pour into a mason jar and screw on the cover and you’re done.
1-2 teaspoons daily for no more than 1 week. If you don’t like the taste you can put the stir it into a smoothie or soup.
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