No, it's not green tea, but it is an herb. Researchers in Taiwan recently discovered that the spice asafoetida, a common ingredient in Indian curries and Iranian cuisine has the ability to stop swine flu in it's tracks. The extract, made from the root of asafoetida, was able to effectively stop the replication of the swine flu virus. So go get some, it's like $1.99 at any Indian grocery.
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Green tea, however, has been shown to fight viruses as well. In a study done in Quebec, researchers found that high levels of the catechin in Green Tea called EGCG was able to inhibit several stages of viral infections. So, after you go out and get yourself some asafoetida, come back here and get some green tea.
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You can put asafoetida in food, but it's is strong, so use it sparingly. Green tea , however, is delicious all day long and the results of using it just get better with time. So stock up on some bulk green tea today and get ready for swine flu season.
HERE IS THE ARTICLE
Green tea, however, has been shown to fight viruses as well. In a study done in Quebec, researchers found that high levels of the catechin in Green Tea called EGCG was able to inhibit several stages of viral infections. So, after you go out and get yourself some asafoetida, come back here and get some green tea.
HERE IS THE STUDY
You can put asafoetida in food, but it's is strong, so use it sparingly. Green tea , however, is delicious all day long and the results of using it just get better with time. So stock up on some bulk green tea today and get ready for swine flu season.
