Herbal Remedies by Symptom

Immune support - Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies

The Omnia Sana plant database documents 32 medicinal plants traditionally used for immune support. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.

Also known as: immunity, immune health, resistance to colds.

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Holy BasilOcimum tenuiflorum
Good evidence

Immunomodulatory / immune support

AndrographisAndrographis paniculata
Moderate evidence

Immunostimulant / immune support

AstragalusAstragalus membranaceus
Preliminary evidence

Immune support / immunomodulation (activates macrophages, NK cells, T and B lymphocytes); Supports resistance to colds and respiratory infection (immune)

DandelionTaraxacum officinale
Preliminary evidence

Taraxasterol modulated the inflammatory/immune response in endotoxic shock (preclinical).

Greater PlantainPlantago major
Preliminary evidence

P. major extract showed immunomodulatory, antiviral and cytotoxic effects in vitro.

HeartseaseViola tricolor
Preliminary evidence

inferred from immunomodulator action

PelargoniumPelargonium sidoides
Preliminary evidence

inferred from immunomodulator action

Ribwort PlantainPlantago lanceolata
Preliminary evidence

inferred from immunomodulator action

Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice - always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.