Wow! That's a lot. I would definitely consult with a TCM doc.... I don't think the shotgun approach would be good here. Thanks for all the possibilities though!
Cinnamon was really my main recommendation, the most recognizable thing for Western shoppers. Finding out about the other traditional foods and green Pandan leaf cake was cool though. I got on a roll and kept looking things up to complete the list exploration.
A live probiotic sauerkraut would help the gut microbes which helps us.
I may have to edit somehow, add a disclaimer - the Table list was intended for feeding chickens and I thought I made the point that feeding narcissus bulbs to chickens would irritate the housewife. ;-)
I didn't put narcissus bulbs on my shopping list summary. TCM meds are usually cautiously in tiny amounts with synergistic other herbs to balance toxic effects.
Well... that sure is a long list of many obscure herbs with unclear efficacy... best stick with what we know works best.. just a couple of examples re EGCG and Theaflavins
Many of them are TCM - which means, best stick with a well-trained TCM practitioner for those. Others are functional foods commonly used in not the US.
As a group, no, they are not all anti-viral in typical use. But it was interesting to learn of Pandan cake and that narcissus bulbs are a TCM.
Wow! That's a lot. I would definitely consult with a TCM doc.... I don't think the shotgun approach would be good here. Thanks for all the possibilities though!
I came across this last year - can't find the original study... may be best as a preventive.... https://www.toledoblade.com/business/Economy/2005/12/20/Bird-flu-scare-boosts-health-of-area-kraut-producers-sales/stories/200512200038
Cinnamon was really my main recommendation, the most recognizable thing for Western shoppers. Finding out about the other traditional foods and green Pandan leaf cake was cool though. I got on a roll and kept looking things up to complete the list exploration.
A live probiotic sauerkraut would help the gut microbes which helps us.
Do you want to know how to find out if any of those are ok/safe to take together?
And how they will affect/ Grapefruit juice type effect meds?
Check out my Substack.
Thanks!
Narcissus and daffodil are in the same family: https://www.poison.org/articles/daffodils
High in oxalates - among other issues. Choose wisely.
I may have to edit somehow, add a disclaimer - the Table list was intended for feeding chickens and I thought I made the point that feeding narcissus bulbs to chickens would irritate the housewife. ;-)
I didn't put narcissus bulbs on my shopping list summary. TCM meds are usually cautiously in tiny amounts with synergistic other herbs to balance toxic effects.
The Pandan cake sounds good.
Thanks for the papers.
prunella is a common lawn “weed” here.
I seeded my lawn with a few seed heads a few years ago, can find it in
every square yard of lawn now. pretty flowers
pandanus amaryllifolius can find on ebay.
I got one at the farmers market this year ,will see if it survives the winter.
Well... that sure is a long list of many obscure herbs with unclear efficacy... best stick with what we know works best.. just a couple of examples re EGCG and Theaflavins
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32855668
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0166354212000848
I added the references and point about green tea to the post, thanks KP.
Many of them are TCM - which means, best stick with a well-trained TCM practitioner for those. Others are functional foods commonly used in not the US.
As a group, no, they are not all anti-viral in typical use. But it was interesting to learn of Pandan cake and that narcissus bulbs are a TCM.