There are many antioxidants and immune helpers in the herbal remedies market, but some stand out…way out among the rest as the superheros of immune boosting. These are the must-have botanicals for any natural health medicine cabinet and a good place to begin your anti-aging supplementation.

Mushroom Cordyceps
Cordyceps mushroom is one of the magic botanicals of planet Earth. It has been used for thousands of years by the Chinese for all sorts of ailments and is being studied for its affects on the immune system and disease control. Cordyceps stimulates the immune system in many ways, increasng both T-cells and the activities of natural killer cells (the special forces of the immune system). It also stimulates the production of mononuclear blood cells and helps the limph glands. It has been studied for its ability to halt or slow the production of cancer cells.

Olive Leaf Extract
Olive leaf extract has powerfull antioxidants, due to the presence of flavonoids. It decreases lipidic perioxidation and age-related free radical activity. It helps clean the liver, which helps clean your blood and therefore your complexion and it has been studied for its ability to combat many diseases. Olive leaf extract is highly recommended for treating arteriosclerosis, coronaries diseases, and different kinds of cancer.

Echinacea
Echinacea is used to combat many infectious diseases, such as genital Herpes (1 and 2), urinary tract disease, virus infections, bacteria and fungal infections. It stimulates the cellular production of a substance called interferon (natural antiviral) and it has natural anti-inflammatory properties, making it great for heart disease and age-related soreness and stiffness. It is antiseptic, antiviral, immuno-stimulating, antibacterial and anti-microbial. No wonder it’s used as the first line of defense by most naturopathic medical practitioners and Chinese herbal doctors.

Picnogenol
Also called French Maritime Pine Bark Extract, this botanical powerhouse packs a huge antioxidant punch — greater than almost any other botanical substance on the planet and it’s easily absorbed into the blood. It has been used to treat asthma, edema, cramps, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, high blood pressure, migraine, menopause, and high cholesterol. It is said to improve brain function, skin elasticity, immune function and eyesight. It also improves circulation and reduces inflammation. It’s a natural antihistamine and helps heal ulcers. What more could you want from a bark?