It's fall! The magnificent season with beautiful colors has arrived! But autumn also means the very soon arrival of winter. This is the right transition period to take care of your body to prepare for the cold season, and one of the best ways to do this is through medicinal herbs that have been used for ages to cure the most common symptoms of this time of the year.

What's better than squeezing all the benefits that nature offers us to transform them into teas and infusions that, in addition to being very aromatic and rich in flavor, help us take care of our daily health without any side effects? Let's get started! This article discusses the herbs that improve our overall health during the autumn and the rest of the year.

Autumn Herbs and Medicinal Plants

We limit ourselves to the best herbs to be used in autumn since the list is very extensive:

Marshmallow

Marshmallows are emollient and softening. It can be used every day during fall or winter to calm irritations and inflammations: throat, respiratory tract (anti-cough), bladder, oral cavity and intestine. Therefore, it can be effective in improving dry skin, which often happens before and during winter, and in alleviating the irritation of the mucous membranes in general.

Finally, the marshmallow is noticeably laxative, therefore, effective in constipation. You can take it in the form of an infusion. Take its dried roots and flowers (2g/200 ml of water). You can also consume its roots and leaves supplements available in the form of capsules and tinctures.

Sage

Sage is considered one of the best natural antibiotics, ideal for the fight against respiratory infections and healing wounds, such as mouth ulcers. It is a natural remedy to treat blisters on the feet and hands. It also has anti-diarrhea and antiemetic properties and therefore is beneficial for the stomach. Its supplements are available online, which you can incorporate into your daily intake and benefit during the autumn season.

Ginger

Ginger is one of nature's gifts that brings countless benefits to our health. In autumn, it can help combat the slowing down of metabolic function. You can make its infusion with cinnamon or cayenne for improved metabolism or green tea with lemon.

It can also help prevent infections and alleviate throat conditions, making their appearance during autumn. For this, consume its infusion with honey. Besides these benefits, ginger also has purifying and detoxifying properties and can be consumed in breakfast. You can also incorporate its supplements in your daily diet.

Mullein

Mullein has proven its worth against seasonal respiratory problems as it helps dissolve mucus and cleanse the bronchi.  It is known for clearing the lungs and stimulating circulation. It is not only considered a tonic but a regenerator of the lungs. In addition, it has a compound acting on the central nervous system that stimulates the expectoration of mucus. Its infusion can help relieve digestive disorders, colds, coughs, sore throats and bronchitis. You can also incorporate it into your daily intake during the autumn season in the form of capsules or tinctures.

Several other plants can also help boost your health during the autumn. We shared a few that have been used for a very long time and are recognized for their properties and will help you feel good this fall. So why not try? Do not hesitate to consult a doctor if you have particular health problems or take a specific medication.