Flu, Cold & Cough

I had a Flu, Cold & Cough, last week and stayed at home for a couple of days. 

After our Cebu-Bohol Getaway for our 3rd year Anniversary of my Girlfriend and for the 51st Birthday celebration of her mom, last July 14. By Monday we had to catch the flight Cebu-Surigao at 11:45 am, coming back, it was a little rainy at Mactan International Airport, at that time I already felt the head ache and some muscular pains and my body becomes warmer. The day after, I already had dry cough and a high fever and that weakens my body, using thermometer I regularly monitor my body temperature. 37.9 degree Celsius was my first reading.

My mom prepared  a herbal medicine for my initial treatment, she got some Lagundi leaves in our garden and added a cup of water, then let it boiled for 10- 15 minutes. 

Lagundi is a herbal medicine used to treat flu, common cold, dry cough and fever. It is also use to relieve asthma, rheumatism, and dyspepsia and even diarrhea. Some studies said that Lagundi roots extracts has an antibacterial compositions but needs further study. 

I always have a glass of  boiled Lagundi leaves before and after breakfast, 2 tablespoon  in between lunch and another glass of water with Lagundi leaves before and after dinner. After four days I felt relieved and I didn't have to visit a medical doctor for a checkup, which saves me a few bucks from my wallet.(hehe). 

Thank God I felt good today.