Hi
My mum-in-law suffers terribly throughout the winter with chest infections, after contracting pneumonia a decade ago (now in her early 70's). She's already very frail and I am very concerned about her reliance on antibiotics which are gradually working less and less (she is under a specialist at the Royal Brompton).
I've heard mention of olive leaf extract and wondered whether anyone here had any experience of using this to combat low immunity - or for those who are susceptible to chest infections?
I was especially looking into the non-tablet form of olive leaf extract, as she doesn't like taking tablets at the best of times & I believe that to use a tincture or liquid form is more effective in acute cases.
I had considered colloidal silver but I'm very wary of the "blue tinge" aspect, even 'tho I know she'd have to use lots of it to take on a blue sheen!
Any ideas/information would be very gratefully received.
Thank you!
Moonpoppy x
Hi Moonpoppy,
I've never used olive leaf extract to combat low immunity but I guess it may work as I think the leaf contains calcium elenoate which is said to be antimicrobial. I have only used it as a heart herb, in particular for its hypotensive, hypocholesterolaemic and hypoglycaemic qualities.
There are lots of immune stimulating herbs that you can use like echinacea, elderberry, garlic, onion, cinnamon. Have you tried any of these?
Candle light
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Hi Candle Light
Thank you so much for your post ... Yes, we've tried all of those things and she, like me, is also taking a decent antioxidant at present to help boost vit levels etc.
She does also have a history of heart problems so it seems that it could be worth a try - maybe do 2 jobs for the taking of 1!!
With bright blessings
Moonpoppy x
She does also have a history of heart problems so it seems that it could be worth a try - maybe do 2 jobs for the taking of 1!!
Sounds like you may have found the right herb then! That is what is so wonderful about herbs they have many functions and thus help in a variety of ways. How about a boost of Zinc, to help maintain the health of the immune system?
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Well, Candle Light, I've been using it recently and its helped enormously to clear up some lingering chest infection which has been rumbling on since October!!! However, she is yet to be persuaded ... a little more work needed I think 🙂
Thank you so much!
Moonpoppy x