Herbal food

Eating foods that boost the body’s immune system is another way to reduce the risk or severity of various viruses. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic in many countries around the world, taking care of your health and strengthening your body’s immune system by eating nutritious foods such as plants, vegetables, fruits, and herbs that help stimulate the immune system, rich in vitamin C or antioxidants, or herbs that contain important substances that have the potential to reduce viral infections, will help the body have stronger immunity, reduce the chances of contracting respiratory tract infections from COVID-19, or if infected, may reduce the risk of severe symptoms. This is a way to balance the four elements in the body: earth, water, wind, and fire. Most importantly, we must eat clean food, use clean containers, eat hot food, use our own spoons, and wash our hands before eating every time, along with exercising and getting enough rest to keep our bodies strong at all times. It’s like building a strong fortress for ourselves.

  1. Herbs that have important ingredients to help reduce the chance of infection with the COVID-19 virus
  2. Fruits that are high in vitamin C and bioflavonoids
  3. Vegetables that have immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties
  4. Menu to fight disease and fight COVID-19 virus

1. Herbs that contain important ingredients that help reduce the chances of infection with the COVID-19 virus.

Currently, there has been a lot of research on Thai herbs that have become widely accepted. Especially during the COVID-19 situation, Thai herbs are another option that can be used to relieve the initial symptoms of the flu, including:

Andrographis

Andrographis paniculata contains many types of chemicals, but the most important active ingredient is a lactone compound, namely andrographolide, neo-andrographolide, 14-deoxyandrographolide…

Betel leaf

The active ingredients of Pluakao are quercetin, rutin and cinanserin, which inhibit many pathogens, help stimulate the immune system, fight inflammation and are antioxidants. Studies have shown that…

Galangal

A research team from the Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, and the Thailand Center of Excellence in Biosciences (Public Organization)…

Garlic

Allicin in garlic has an effect on the immune system, has anti-inflammatory properties, prevents the release of cytokine substances that cause inflammation, and also promotes the function of white…

Ginger

Ginger has been found to have anti-influenza virus properties. It is commonly used to treat colds. Ginger contains many antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, such as Gingerol, Shogoal,…

Turmeric

Contains curcumin, which stimulates the immune system and fights free radicals. In vitro research has found that turmeric inhibits the secretion of inflammatory substances and adjusts the immune…

Shallot, large head

Onion, shallot In onions, there is a substance called Quercetin, which has anti-inflammatory properties and strengthens the body’s immune system. In addition, studies have found that Quercetin,…

Moringa

Moringa is a vegetable that is high in vitamin C and also contains important substances Quercetin and kaempferol which have good antimicrobial properties. Moringa leaves are very high in antioxidants,…

Mulberry

Mulberry plants are used medicinally for their antibacterial and antifungal properties. They contain flavonoids, benzofurans, stilbenes, polyhydroxy alkaloids, and kiwanons. Mulberry juice and seeds contain…

Sweet basil

Holy basil contains orientin, which has been found to reduce the chance of infection from COVID-19. In addition, holy basil also contains volatile oil consisting of methyl eugenol (37.7%), caryophylllene,…

2. Fruits that are high in vitamin C and bioflavonoids.

Nutrients that help strengthen the immune system The first thing that everyone thinks of is probably vitamin C. The body’s immune system will work effectively to protect against germs, toxins and foreign substances that are harmful to the body. It depends on getting energy, main nutrients, and drinking clean water. Eating food to get enough of the main nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, we can get them from natural food sources. There is no need to take them in the form of supplements. Because there is still no evidence to confirm which vitamins or minerals can prevent coronavirus infection. But it is a guideline for choosing a good food source. Let’s pick out the prominent nutrients that help strengthen the immune system as follows:

Citrus fruits

Hesperidin is found in various parts of citrus fruits and lemons, especially the peel. Therefore, to get the most benefit from consuming lemons, in addition to consuming lemon juice, you should also eat lemon…

Vitamin C

Vitamin C helps white blood cells function and helps the process of destroying germs. The daily intake requirement according to the 2020 Reference Daily Intake for Thais, children aged 1-8…

3. Vegetables and herbs that have immune-stimulating and anti-inflammatory properties.

Inflammation is a symptom that can occur in any part of the body. It is a biological response between tissues and blood vessels to harmful stimuli. It is normal for living things to try to remove foreign substances or stimuli and try to repair damaged tissues. Inflammation is not a symptom of infection. Inflammation is the body’s response to fight against pathogens or other factors or autoimmune diseases. Normally, inflammation is treated with a type of medicine. However, herbs that can reduce inflammation without taking medicine can help restore health. The most important thing about eating healthy food is to eat a variety of foods. And when you have taken good care of yourself, don’t forget to reduce foods that harm your health, especially foods that make your body easily inflamed, such as sugar, white flour, or alcohol.

Clove

Cloves contain a substance called “eugenol” that can reduce inflammation. This substance inhibits the COX-2 protein that stimulates inflammation. When combined with clove oil, it has…

Ginger

Ginger is effective in treating joint pain similar to a type of drug called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). Ginger can help relieve pain, reduce inflammation and infections in the body effectively…

Gotu kola

Centella asiatica has a cooling effect and has properties to reduce fever and relieve sore throats. A study on mice found that it has the effect of reducing inflammation in the mouth, reducing swelling, and…

Triphala

Triphala (Tamarind, Chebulic Myrobalan, and Indian Gooseberry) is a herbal formula consisting of three types of fruits or herbs: Chebulic Myrobalan, Chebulic Myrobalan, and Indian Gooseberry.…

Green leafy vegetables

Vegetables are plants that are beneficial to the body, especially the outstanding properties of chlorophyll, fiber, and vitamin A found in all types of green leafy vegetables, which can help reduce skin…

Nuts

Nuts such as almonds are a grain rich in fiber, calcium and vitamin E. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are beneficial to the body. In general, all nuts have a fairly high antioxidant content, making…

Various mushrooms

Many types of mushrooms have been studied in humans and found to have the ability to increase the body’s immune system. They can be used to prevent and treat upper respiratory tract diseases. They have medicinal value and contain compounds that help strengthen the body’s immune system. The important substances in mushrooms are beta-glucans (beta-glucans: a complex polysaccharide). This group of substances is found in abundance in mushrooms, fungi, yeast, and plants. This group of substances has the ability to increase the body’s immune system, has anti-inflammatory properties, and has anti-infective properties.

Shiitake mushrooms

(Shitake or Lentinus edodes) is rich in vitamins B2, B5 and B6. It is a very good source of protein and also contains many minerals such as manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, copper, zinc,…

Maitake mushroom

It has cancer-preventing properties. It contains Grifolan, a beta-glucan polysaccharide composed of sugar molecules bonded together in long chains. Research has shown that Grfolan can…

Reishi mushroom

(Reishi mushroom or Ganoderma lucidum) Treats liver disease, high blood pressure and arthritis. Reishi mushrooms have the ability to help strengthen the lungs, especially in people with…

Wood ear mushroom

Hemorrhoids, nourish the stomach, control the functioning of the brain, heart, lungs, liver, symptoms of broken capillaries, help blood circulation, stimulate blood to function normally, relieve pain such…

White jelly mushroom

Nourishes semen, kidneys, liver, internal heat, lungs, secretes saliva, digests food and nourishes the stomach, coughing, reduces fever, helps stimulate the intestines, blood system, heart and nourishes the…

Oyster mushrooms

Treats back pain, leg pain, numbness in the arms and legs, expands blood vessels and tendon stiffness, inhibits cancer cells, stimulates the immune system, reduces blood sugar levels, adjusts blood…

Straw mushrooms

Contains a lot of vitamin C (should not be eaten raw) reduces infection, heals wounds, scurvy, gum disease, reduces itching, contains volvatioxin, slows down and inhibits cancer cells, nourishes the body,…

Enoki mushroom

Treats liver disease, chronic gastritis and enteritis. Flammulin inhibits cancer cells of the peritoneum. Golden needle mushroom contains linoleic acid, which has the property of breaking down fat in the digestive…

Champignon mushroom

Or champignon mushroom, helps in digestion, high blood pressure, relieves panic. Also inhibits cancer cells and the growth of bacteria. It plays the most important role in the treatment and prevention of breast…

Puff ball mushrooms

Contains calcium and phosphorus, which help nourish the body and iron, reduces internal heat because it has a cooling effect, relieves internal sores and invigorates, helps heal wounds, reduces inflammation…

4. Menu to fight disease and COVID-19 virus

Thai food is characterized by its flavors that combine sour, sweet, salty, spicy, and Thai herbs and spices as its main ingredients. The delicious flavors are good for the body and help strengthen the immune system. We recommend Thai food menus made from vegetables and herbs, as well as Thai fruit and herbal drinks.