TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Holiday season can sometime consume our energy as we tend to do traveling and many other physical activities. When holiday is over, there is often no energy left in our body and sometime even we caught diseases resulting from exhaustion.

Dr. Danang Ardiyanto, the Coordinator of Hortus Medicus Herbal Clinic, recommends taking herbal supplements in addition to having rest before returning to working routine.

Some of the useful herbs are, for example:

1. Echinacea.

Based on scientific study, echinacea boost immunity by increasing interferon level, stimulating phagocytosis to support leukocytes and limphocyte. Echinacea is available as supplement products such as Imboost which is produced by Soho Global Health.

2. Centela asiatica

It is a traditional plant known for its immunomodulators activity against diseases that require defense from either cellular or humoral immune system. The plant also contains triterpenoid glycoside and asiaticoside that promote skin cell regeneration and boost non-specific immune system.

3. Turmeric (Curcuma domestica var)

The family of ginger contains distinctive active agent named curcuminoide and Ukanon A, B, C, and D that functions to promote immunity.

4. Garlic

Garlic keep our body fit by regulating hormones, blood circulation, and increasing sexual desire. Garlic contains allcin, a strong component to destroy bacteria and infection.

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