Commuters are boosting their immunity with herbal teas.

As the weather in Van starts to cool, citizens seeking to naturally strengthen their immune systems against colds have turned to herbalists. Following the rains effective from October, the drop in air temperatures has led the people of Van to natural protection methods. Citizens, particularly interested in medicinal plants against increasing fungal infections, are trying to boost their strength with natural winter teas prepared by herbalists. Herbalists recommend regularly consuming winter teas made from plants such as rose hips, linden, ginger, and sage during this period. Noting that the herbal mixtures provide protective effects against colds, herbalists emphasize the importance of taking precautions before getting sick. Speaking to an IHA reporter, herbalist Hakan Ertaş noted that the intensity has increased before winter. Saying that citizens are starting to take winter measures as the weather cools, Ertaş said, "In the winter months, there is the most demand for plants such ...