herbal medicine for your families cold and flu symptoms 2

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Echinacea

2 teaspoons per cup of water, bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes. Drink

up to 3 cups a day.

 

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus loosens the phlegm in the chest, making it easier to cough up.

Studies show Eucalyptus kills influenza, a virus that causes the most serious

form of flu. It kills some bacteria so may help prevent bacterial bronchitis, a

common complication of colds and flu. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried crushed

leaves per cup of boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Drink up to 2 cup per day.

Not for children under 2.

 

Horehound

Horehound is commonly used as a cure for childrens cough, cold and croup. This

herb has expectorant properties that loosen phlegm from the chest. Use 1/2 to 1

teaspoon dried herb to 1 cup of boiling water. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes,

drink 3 times a day.

 

Horehound Candy

1 cup horehound tea, 4 cups sugar, 2 cups dark or light corn syrup. Boil

horehound leaves to make a good strong tea. Drain reserving 1 cup of liquid. Add

the cup of tea to the other ingredients and boil until it just starts to

caramel. Put onto a flat greased cookie sheet. Start cutting with kitchen shears

or scissors as soon as it starts to harden on edges.

 

Allergy Relief Formula

2 parts Fenugreek, 1 part Horehound, 1/2 part Black Cohosh, 1/8 part Lobelia.

 

Bronchitis

2 parts Elecampane, 1 part Goldenseal, 1 part Licorice, 1 part Wild Cherry Bark,

2 teaspoons Honey. Combine all the dry herbs together, insuring that they are

well mixed. Take 1 ounce of the dry mixture and place in a 8 ounce jar, or a mug

that can be covered completely. Pour 6 ounces over herbs and let steep for 15 to

20 minutes. Strain off the herbs and add 2 teaspoons of raw honey or to taste.

Drink 6 ounces 3 times a a day.

 

Cold and Flu Combo

3 parts Echinacea, 3 parts Goldenseal Root, 2 parts Pau D Arco, 2 parts

peppermint leaf, 2 parts Mullein, 1 part Ginger Root. Combine all of the herbs

together. Place 2 Tablespoons of mix in jar that can be completely covered. Pour

6 ounces of hot water over the herbs and seal. Steep for 10 to 15 minutes.

Strain herbs. Drink 1 cup 3 times a day. Inhale the tea to relieve sinus

congestion.

 

Elecampane Tea

Elecampane is used for chronic lung conditions, asthma, bronchitis, colds and

pleurisy. Simmer 1/2 ounce of dried root in one pint of water for 20 minutes.

Drink after meals.

 

Bergamot Tea

Bergamot is a rich source of thymol, an aromatic antiseptic. Helps nausea,

vomiting and upset stomach. Infuse 1 teaspoon dried bergamot in one cup of

boiling water. Steep for 15 minutes. Strain and add honey to taste.

 

Cold Sores

Combine Bergamot, Eucalyptus and Tea Tree Oil.

 

Lemon Balm

2 Teaspoons dried herb to 1 cup of water. Steep 15-20 minutes. Sweeten with

honey and give for fevers, cold and flu symptoms.

 

Influenza

2 parts Boneset, 1 part Elder Flower, 1 part peppermint. Mix all together and

use 1-2 tsp. per cup of boiling water. Drink as hot as possible.

 

Sinusitis

1 part Echinacea, 1 part Goldenrod, 1 part Goldenseal, 1 part Marshmallow leaf.

Mix all ingredients together and use 1-2 teaspoons per cup of boiling water.

Simmer for 15 minutes and drink 1 cup every 2 hours.

 

Hayfever

2 parts Elderflowers, 1 part Ephedra, 1 part Eyebright, 1 part Goldenseal. Mix

all herbs together. use 1 teaspoon per cup of boiling water, let steep 10

minutes. Drink 1 cup up to 3 times a day.

 

Tonsillitis

2 parts Echinacea, 2 parts Poke root, 2 parts Red Sage, 1 part Blam of Gilead.

Mix all herbs together and use 1-2 tsp per cup of boiling water. simmer for 10

minutes and drink 1 cup every 2 hours.

 

Blood Purifier for Colds

2 oz. Echinacea root, 1 oz. Yellow Dock root, 1 oz. Golden Seal root, 1/2 oz.

Ginseng root.

Powder herbs and mix together. Put into size 00 capsules and take 2 capsules 3

times a day for 10 days. This combination is good for just about any illness.

 

Antiviral Herbs

Lemon Balm, Boneset, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Echinacea, Ginger, Ginseng, St. John's

Wort.

 

Immune system Stimulants

Barberry, Basil, Boneset, Chamomile, Echinacea, Ginger, Ginseng, Goldenseal,

Gotu Kola, Licorice, Marsh Mallow, Mistletoe, St John's Wort

 

 

 

 

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