H1N1 Swine Flu Symptoms, Treatment, and Natural Remedies

H1N1 influenza, widely known as swine flu, became a major global health concern during the 2009 pandemic. Much of Earth Clinic's reader discussion on this page dates from that period, when people around the world were sharing home remedies and personal experiences as the new virus spread.

The pandemic H1N1 virus subsequently became established in humans and continues to circulate as one of the seasonal influenza A viruses. This page combines updated information about influenza and supportive natural remedies with Earth Clinic's original reader archive.

What Is H1N1 Influenza?

H1N1 is a subtype of influenza A. The strain responsible for the 2009 pandemic was new to humans at the time and spread rapidly because much of the population had little existing immunity.

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