The Wind and Weather Tea Vaccination is known to help protect against harmful bacteria and viruses. The body learns to recognize the pathogens and prepares its defenses. But without a healthy and strong immune system, protection is incomplete! Sufficient numbers and maturity of antibodies must be available around the clock. Southernwood, the miracle herb from the roadside, can provide such immune support. Its essential oils and bitter compounds stimulate the metabolism and activate enzymes in the digestive system. Since the intestines and surrounding lymphatic vessels represent the largest defense system in the body, the immune-boosting potential of this herb is not surprising. Early on in the last century, migrant workers discovered that southernwood, which grew everywhere in meadows, fields, and along forest edges, was the best remedy, when used as a tea or decoction, to protect against cold, dampness, and other immune system stresses. Gardeners and forest workers sometimes called southernwood their inner raincoat. For physically active people, dog owners (!), hikers, and hobby gardeners, southernwood is ideal and is even being rediscovered by athletes as a delicious energizing tonic, not least because of its pleasant lemony aroma. Since you can drink several cups a day, and the tea also has mild diuretic properties, it is also an affordable and stimulating way to maintain the bodys fluid balance.