Here are some go-to herbs for immune boosting, infection prevention, and the treatment of common cold, flu, and respiratory infections.
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) is an amazingly effective herb. While it doesn’t help as much to treat the symptoms of a cold, Echinacea is effective for cold prevention and reoccurrence so it can be taken throughout cold and flu season, or when you have a cold to help prevent it from returning. 
Elderberry (Sambucas nigra) has been found to be effective in the treatment of flu for both adults and children. It is most useful when started within two days of the onset of symptoms. It can be taken in pills or capsules, though some prefer the delicious tasting extracts and syrups. 
Garlic (Allium sativum) is both immune boosting and antimicrobial meaning it can fight viral and bacterial infections. The best way to use garlic for prevention is to include it abundantly in your diet, either cooked into vegetables and other foods, or preferably raw in salad dressings if you tolerate the taste. A clove can also be pressed and mixed with a teaspoon of honey and taken right off the spoon. This can be repeated one to two times daily during a cold. 
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is an antimicrobial herb that also helps with the aches, pains, and digestive symptoms that come along with cold and cough. You can make a tea with one or two teaspoons freshly grated ginger root steeped in one cup boiling water for 10minutes and then sweetened with a bit of honey, and you can also use capsules and liquid extracts. 
Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Tea catechins are strong antibacterial and antiviral agents which make them very effective for treating everything from influenza to cancer. One to two cups daily has been shown to prevent sinus infections.
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