How to Prevent Swine Flu Naturally 

Looking for a natural way to prevent Swine Flu (H1N1)? Did you know about a plant called Giloy used in Ayurveda since ancient times? Giloy (also known as Guduchi) occupies an important place in Ayurvedic medicine. The stem and leaves of this climbing herb, often referred to as "Amrit" (nectar), have a large number of health benefits and hence are used for medicinal purposes. 

Ayurvedic doctors are now educating people about other benefits of Giloy stem - especially to prevent Swine Flu. You can buy pure organic Giloy stem powder here and make a herbal tea (water based decoction) at home by boiling it in hot water along with turmeric (haldi powder), some tulsi leaves, pepper, cloves and drink while warm. Add honey as needed. Yet another recipe to prevent Swine Flu, recently published in TOI, is here .
 

Giloy carries anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. This herb has been used in Ayurvedic rasayanas since centuries which is very helpful in building up the immune system and the body's confrontation against definite infecting organisms. In a scientific study conducted using human WBC (white blood corpuscles), the Ayurvedic herb helps in increasing the killing ability of macrophages, the resistant cells those are accountable for fighting foreign materials as well as microorganisms.