The government presented a practical guide to integrating natural products and ancestral traditional medicine in the prevention of respiratory diseases and strengthening the immune system in the context of COVID-19.
The 58 page document that can be downloaded for free from the link https://www.boliviasegura.gob.bo/, gathers the ancient wisdom of indigenous peoples, indigenous peoples, farmers regarding the use and consumption of medicinal plants, vegetables, fruits, and foods intended to maintain health and life.
About foods that boost the immune system and help fight a fever, the guide states flaxseed as a weight loss supplement. It promotes intestinal transit. It’s an antioxidant. Regulates blood pressure. It is beneficial to reduce the stress level. Prevents cancer diseases. It maintains cholesterol balance and is beneficial for people with heart disease. It promotes the development of the nervous system of the fetus.
Another product is the Ayrampo plant used to reduce fever caused by respiratory and other infections, preferably in children.
Dry Love is a plant that reduces inflammation, used for illnesses with feverish symptoms such as: flu, headache, fever, internal heat, uterine inflammation, diarrhea, intestinal infection, inflammation of the liver and gallbladder.
Ginger has an anti-inflammatory and antiviral effect, which prevent the replication of viruses and penetrate into healthy cells.
Garlic is an anti-viral agent par excellenceIt has the peculiarity of fighting respiratory infections, dilating the bronchi, fluidizing the mucous membranes and stimulating the immune system.
Wira wira is a medicinal plant that strengthens the respiratory tract, is used to prevent and relieve cough, flu, bronchitis, hoarseness, fever, indigestion, wound healing, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
Eucalyptus is an expectorant, antiseptic, decongestant, to prevent and relieve flu, cold, asthma, bronchitis, through steam, steam baths improving congestion, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, gingivitis. In addition, it has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal (fungus), antioxidant properties and improves the immune system. Eucalyptus should be used in small amounts.
Guava leaves contain antiseptic properties that act like natural antibiotics. It is used to heal wounds for its antibacterial and anesthetic properties. It is an anti-fungal agent and can eliminate fungi and bacteria that cause throat, nose and ear discomfort intestine; urinary tract and mouth.
The Traditional Medicine Guide includes fruit preparations and juices that strengthen the natural defenses of the human body.
It also includes prevention and disinfection measures to be applied on a daily basis, such as washing hands, using chin straps, social distance and other aspects.
ABI – Bolivia.com