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COLD: is an inflammatory and/or allergic disease of the nose caused by viruses of the genus Rhinovirus, very frequent in winter, often concomitant with the flu. Typical symptoms include frequent sneezing and abundant semi-liquid or liquid nasal secretion. Often there is also itching and watery eye, very frequent in winter. Cigarette smoking and environmental pollutants also aggravate the disease and slow its recovery.
USEFUL PLANTS: Boswellia serrata (Boswellia), Echinacea angustifolia or purpurea (Echinacea), Malpighia punicifolia (Acerola), Perilla frutescens (Perilla), Propolis, Ribes nigrum (blackcurrant), Rosa canina (Dog rose), Thymus species (Thyme).
LARYNGITIS: are inflammatory diseases of the larynx, which are quite frequent in the cold season, usually caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi. Typical symptoms include burning sensation behind the breastbone, hoarse voice and sometimes voice almost absent, dry cough and sometimes fever. Cigarette smoking and environmental pollutants also aggravate the disease and slow its recovery.
USEFUL PLANTS: Althaea officinalis (Altea), Echinacea angustifolia or purpurea (Echinacea), Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus), Clove (cloves), Malpighia punicifolia (Acerola), Malva officinalis (Mauve), Olea europaea (Olive), Propolis , Ribes nigrum (blackcurrant), Rosa canina (Dog rose), Thymus species (Thyme), Uncaria tomentosa (Cat’s claw).