Guest guest Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Coughs & Colds Conventional and herbal medicine argue that when stress builds up, opportunist bacteria and viruses move in, causing coughs, colds, and flu, although some psychologist reason that these ailments provide thechance to take a much-needed rest from day-to-day responsibilities. Suchailments should not be left untreated, since colds, for example, can easilyturn into more serious disorders, or leave lingering coughs and persistentphlegm. Early treatment is the answer. Chest Coughs: The act of coughing removes irritant particles from the airways. Chest coughs are loose and produce white, yellow, or green phlegm. Colored phlegmmay indicate an infection or bronchitis. Thyme & Lungwort Syrup This smoothing expectorant mixture is made with thyme, a useful antiseptic for the respiratory system, and lungwort leaves, which were once said to resemble diseased lungs, hence the plant's use for chest infections. ~ Ingredients~ 10g licorice juice stick ( Glycyrrhiza glabra) 750ml water 10g dried thyme( Thymus vulgaris) 10g dried lungwort leaves ( Pulmonaria officinalis) 5g dried cowslip flowers (Primula veris) 5g anise seeds (Pimpinella anisum) 500 g honey ~How To Make The Syrup~ 1. Put the licorice and water in a pan and heat until the licorice has dissolved. 2. Mix the herbs and the seeds together and poue on the hot licorice juice. Steep for 10 minutes and strain. 3. Return the strained mixture, which should amount to about 500 ml, to thepan and add the honey. Heat the mixture gently until simmering and stirconstantly until the honey is dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool, pourinto sterilized, dark glass bottles, and seal with cork stoppers. ~ Dosage~ Take a 5 ml dose up to 6 times a day while symptoms persist. Keep your thoughts positive, because your thoughts become your words.Keep your words positive, because your words become your behavior.Keep your behavior positive, because your behavior becomes your habits.Keep your habits positive, because your habits become your values.Keep your values positive, because your values become your destiny. - Mahatma Gandhi Check Out My Groups: Everything Natural http://health./ Everything Magick EverythingMagick/ My Blogs: http://.blogspot.com/ http://bee-witched.blogspot.com/ http://kitchenwitchrecipes.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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