People advised to consume herbs in winter

BANGKOK, Dec 18 (TNA) - Doctors advise people to look after health and consume food made from Thai herbs to prevent sickness such as cold and flu. Doctor Kiattipoom Wongrajit, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Public Health said freezing cold is now hitting the northern and northeastern regions, making it easier for the people to suffer from cold and influenza . According to statistics issued by the ministry, a total of 43 persons died and over 160,000 people caught the flu since this January 1 to December 6. In certain severe cases, patients developed pneumonia. The doctor advised people to consume warm and just cooked food, which contain herbs with hot flavor including chilly, ginger, lemongrass, basil, garlic and shallots as they could help with the blood circulation and eliminate numbness at fingers and on toes. (TNA)