The Best Herbs and Plants to Boost Your Immune System

Almost 2,500 years ago, the Greek physician Hippocrates reportedly said: "Let thy food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." Despite tremendous advances in medicine and healthcare since that time, the prominence of that saying has perhaps never been more pertinent. With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting people worldwide, improving our diets with wholesome, immune-boosting foods and medicinal herbs is a strategy to add to our toolkits for healthy living. Of course, proper prevention strategies such as mask-wearing and social distancing continue to be the best way to avoid the coronavirus spread. One recent study concluded that "plant‐based foods play a vital role in enhancing the immunity of people to control of COVID‐19."

Today's article will look at how homeowners can grow their plant and herb-based "pharmacies" in their backyards, porches, or even on a windowsill. Many of the most potent, immune-boosting plants and herbs are easy to grow. They can play a significant role in boosting immune system health. We will explain its immune-boosting properties, some practical growing advice, and a few ideas for using it as part of a holistic health routine for each of the herbs and medicinal plants that we review below.