I’m sure you’ve received your fair share of forwarded messages on WhatsApp from older family members about how boiled eggs or garlic can prevent (or even cure) Covid-19.

It looks something like this.

Spoiler alert: These messages are probably not true.

While there’s no vaccine for Covid-19 yet, the following traditional chinese herbs and supplements might help to boost one’s overall health.

To order the supplements and even have a consultation with certified TCM herbalists, your parents or grandparents can do so through Eu Yan Sang’s WhatsApp hotline. This will decrease the chances of them visiting wet markets/supermarkets in search of herbs or other ingredients.

Also, this could be something new for them to do instead of forwarding fake news. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Improve your immune system

When I consulted the TCM herbalist over WhatsApp to find out how I could improve my quality of sleep and also my overall wellbeing, he recommended their number one immunity booster -- Lingzhi Cracked Spores Capsules.

Lingzhi is a mushroom that has been used as a medicine for over 2,000 years.

Not only does it strengthen the body’s resistance to illnesses, it also improves the lung health. The capsules contain 100% cracked spores for maximum effectiveness, and it’s an all-in-one supplement that will keep your parents or grandparents healthy.

If you’d prefer something more comforting, try the “Mian Yi Qing Fei” soup pack.

It’s a special concoction of various Chinese herbs that will also boost immunity and nourish different parts of your body. And c’mon, nothing beats a bowl of warm and nutritious soup during this time.

Raise energy levels

Being home all day and having a work area that’s close to your bed is bound to make you feel nua and sian.

If you find yourself low on energy, try taking Cordycep. The fungi is known to improve respiratory health, as well as build energy levels and stamina. Some people even use it to boost their exercise performance as it improves the way the body uses oxygen.

You can choose to get the Cordycep raw, as capsules, and even in the form of essence. The capsules and essence are great for people who aren’t familiar with cooking raw Cordycep.

Focus better

Some of us might find it hard to concentrate on work while working from home. There are so many distractions around -- Food, the bed, our family members, and (God forbid) our thoughts.

It’s easy for the mind to wander off to places, especially during this time of uncertainty, making it hard to focus on our tasks.

“When will CB truly end?”

“What if we have to observe social distancing for the rest of our lives?”

“How come Lee Hsien Loong wore blue instead of pink?”

Consuming black-boned chicken tonic will help to keep your concentration level high, and also provide an extra pump of energy for the mind.

Black-boned chicken essence contains higher protein and nutrient levels as compared to the regular chicken essence.

This is especially good for elderly people in the house who need the protein to build body constitution and energy to take care of the younger ones.

Reduce stress levels

It’s normal to feel stressed during this time. We’re all stuck at home, and the increased physical contact with our family members can cause us to feel tensed and stressed.

Brew some ginseng tea for your family to help restore everyone’s mental states. Ginseng is known for its multiple healing properties related to brain functions, such as improving one’s mood, memory, and concentration.

Or if you’d prefer something lighter, try the range of floral teas or red date teas.

When everyone’s mental state is stable, CB will feel more bearable.

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Try out the tele-order/consult functions on WhatsApp with Eu Yan Sang.

Not only is it straightforward to use, it comes in both English and Mandarin so your parents or grandparents can easily order through it.

Alternatively, you can call them at 1800 888 1879 for the same service.

Eu Yan Sang’s herbalists (aka TCM pharmacists) undergo four years of robust TCM training before they are certified, which means they are among the best professionals in Singapore to advise on TCM remedies, tonics, and herbs.

Stay healthy, stay safe, and stay home everyone.

This sponsored article in collaboration with Eu Yan Sang makes Mothership.sg writers feel at ease that they can get TCM herbs online.