Astragalus is one of the 6 herbs in the DIY Immunity Herbal Remedy Kit and we go deeper into how to use it in the Building Immunity online course (click here)

We offer these refills to save you time when you shop – because when you buy a kit, you can easily pop a refill bag or two onto your order and save time and shipping.

Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Herbal Actions (related to immunity): Adaptogen (helps the body deal with stress), immunomodulator, antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, wound healer.

Cautions & Contraindications: Do not use during acute or first stage of infections, caution during pregnancy

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Shiitake is one of the 6 herbs in the DIY Immunity Herbal Remedy Kit and we go deeper into how to use it in the Building Immunity online course.

We offer these refills to save you time when you shop – because when you buy a kit, you can easily pop a refill bag or two onto your order and save time and shipping.

Family: Lamiaceae
Herbal Actions (related to immunity): Antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-hydrotic (stops sweating), anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, astringent, diaphoretic, expectorant, anti-catarrhal

Cautions & Contraindications: Avoid in pregnancy and lactation (but can be used for weaning to dry up breastmilk)

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Shiitake is one of the 6 herbs in the DIY Immunity Herbal Remedy Kit and we go deeper into how to use it in the Building Immunity online course (click here)

We offer these refills to save you time when you shop – because when you buy a kit, you can easily pop a refill bag or two onto your order and save time and shipping.

Family: Marasmiaceae
Herbal Actions (related to immunity): Immune tonic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal, used in chemotherapy

Cautions & Contraindications: Large or prolonged use can cause diarrhea. Caution with high blood pressure medication (monitor closely). Avoid before surgery

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Elderberry is one of the 6 herbs in the DIY Immunity Herbal Remedy Kit and we go deeper into how to use it in the Building Immunity online course (click here).

It is legit one of my most-used herbs in my home because we almost always have a bottle of elderberry syrup in the fridge (or at least elderberries in the cupboard) ready to take at the first sign of a cold or flu.

I’ve written a few blogs about how to use elderberry effectively (like here or here) and you can get a free recipe in my Top 3 Remedies for Every Home.

You can also buy a  DIY elderberry syrup kit (click here)

We offer these refills to save you time when you shop – because when you buy a kit, you can easily pop a refill bag or two onto your order and save time and shipping.

Family: Adoxaceae (formerly Caprifoliaceae)
Herbal Actions (related to immunity): Anticatarrhal (drys up mucus), antimicrobial, antiviral, antipyretic (brings down fever), diaphoretic (makes you sweat)

Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution during pregnancy

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Olive Leaf is one of the 6 herbs in the DIY Immunity Herbal Remedy Kit and we go deeper into how to use it in the Building Immunity online course (click here)

We offer these refills to save you time when you shop – because when you buy a kit, you can easily pop a refill bag or two onto your order and save time and shipping.

Family: Oleaceae
Herbal Actions (related to immunity): Antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant, reduces blood pressure and blood lipids.

Cautions & Contraindications: Caution with high blood pressure or diabetic medication (monitor closely), caution if allergy to olive trees

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Echinacea is one of the 6 herbs in the DIY Immunity Herbal Remedy Kit and we go deeper into how to use it in the Building Immunity online course (click here).

We offer these refills to save you time when you shop – because when you buy a kit, you can easily pop a refill bag or two onto your order and save time and shipping.

Family: Compositae/Asteraceae
Herbal Actions (related to immunity): Anti-inflammatory, immunomodulator, antimicrobial, antiseptic, lymphatic, wound healing

Indications: Works best at the onset of infections e.g sore throats, sinus, colds and flu, mouth, urinary tract infections, infected skin. Also used in autoimmune disease.

Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution in asthmatics. Do not use if on immunosuppressant medication following a transplant, or if allergic to the Compositae/Asteraceae family of plants

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Loved making your herbal remedies with the Herbal Starter Kit? Never fear, we’ve got re-fill packets of herbs to keep you going.

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Thyme is such a common friend that we often overlook it when we think about medicinal herbs, but as I always say to people, they’re common to us for a reason! They were the familiar go-to herbs for people, careful passed down to us as a culinary tradition (and an interrupted medicinal one).

But back to thyme. I hope you loved making your thyme-based herbal remedies with the Herbal Starter Kits and that they have been useful herbal remedies in your home.

We really just started scratching the surface with thyme (and we didn’t even mention that it’s delicious over potatoes and eggs – so grab another packet and keep exploring ways to use it in your life).

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Loved making your herbal remedies with the full-sized and MINI Herbal Starter Kits? Never fear, we’ve got re-fill packets of herbs to keep you going.

Tulsi is a revered herb in Ayurvedic medicine and if you’re taken our online course Everyday Herbalism: The Basics you’ll also know it’s one of Heidi Merika’s favourite.

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Loved making your remedies from the full-sized and MINI Herbal Starter Kits? You can top up with refill packet.

Lavender is in both the Herbal Starter Kit and the MINI Herbal Starter Kit.

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