Natural combat for virus

Dr. Sage and hibiscus, which İbrahim Saraçoğlu suggested to gargle by boiling against coronavirus, is selling out. Volkan Güzeloğlu, who has been in the Aktar business for 17 years, said, "There was a demand after İbrahim Saraçoğlu's announcement that hibiscus is a tool in virus protection. In fact, people are looking for ways to protect themselves from the virus in this process and are looking for the right source for this. "When you get information from the right source, there is a demand on these plants."

Chief Advisor to the President, Prof. Dr. Stating that the coronavirus enters the body through the mouth and nose, İbrahim Saraçoğlu stated that measures can be taken to prevent disease after the virus enters the body, and for this, sage and hibiscus can be boiled and then gargled after cooling. Citizens of Konya, who follow Saraçoğlu's suggestion, have recently shown a demand for hibiscus.

‘EVERY FOUR HOURS MUST BE DONE’

Informing that experts recommend gargling every four hours, the Owner of Şifalı Herbs Spice House, Volkan Güzeloğlu, said, “If the virus has started, the virus can be overcome by gargling with throat and nose cleaning before it reaches the throat. In fact, most experts recommend mouthwash. The reason why some experts do not recommend mouthwash is related to the complete cleaning of the mucosa here, but it is not always done. Since gargling is done three or four times a day every four hours or three hours, if there is a virus exposure, it helps to clean it before it reaches the lungs. Gargle is generally recommended. During the epidemic period, there was a demand for mouthwash supplies. The news on television also increased the knowledge of citizens on this issue. However, the mentioned mallow and sage mouthwash is being sold quite a lot this time, ”he said.

‘SOME HAVE MICROP BREAKER FEATURE’

Referring to the germ-breaking properties of some plants, Güzeloğlu said, “Previously, people used to gargle with thyme juice. Or we would recommend gargling with sage and thyme juice to those who consult us. Because all of these plants we mentioned have an antiseptic antimicrobial feature. If there is a virus in this area, this will be the most effective thing to remove. However, it is what will be effective when used. Gargle with thyme juice, sage, hibiscus. Most commonly used are sage and thyme. Because of their strong antiseptic properties, they are mouthwash waters known since ancient times. It is also used for gum problems. Their prices are not very high either. Plants usually sold in packages of 50 grams cost 5 liras ”

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‘PLANTS THAT INCREASE IMMUNITY ARE PREFERED’

Stating that plants related to strengthening the immune system are sold especially in this process, Güzeloğlu said, “What experts say in the processes related to coronavirus will also be used in antiseptic germ-breaking things. In addition, things that strengthen immunity can also be used. Products such as vitamin C, vitamin supplements, and Zinc are effective in using the immune system. There is propolis that passes as a natural antibiotic. He is also very famous. With these, it can be used in winter. There are winter teas like sage, hadmi, and chamomile. Those teas can also be consumed. If these are used, it increases body resistance. The important thing is that the body itself helps fight the virus. In other words, these are not in a drug literature, but strengthen immunity, ”he said.

RECOMMENDATION FOR THROAT REDNESS

Güzeloğlu stated that she recommends gargling for sore throat, pharyngitis and inflammation of the vocal cords and said, “Again, sage and thyme mouthwash is effective in this regard. In general, there are winter teas prepared by companies or herbalists. There are herbs such as linden, sage, chamomile, rosehip, pomegranate flower, hadmi flower and quince leaves. These are herbal teas that can be drunk in 2-3 glasses during the day without exaggerating too much, instead of black tea in winter ”

SÜMEYRA KENESARI / YENİ HABER