Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Gayla, I have no idea for the animals, and very little for people. All of my material (research and other) is in storage because we are homeless at the moment. I am sure that others will chime in and give GREAT advice! Keep us informed! I will be sending positive energy!!!! Peace, love, laughter Gayla <goatclearing@...> wrote: Anyone know what can be done to help smoke inhalation? Someone I know just went through two terrible fires in the Texas panhandle and people and animals are suffering. Any EOs that can be inhaled? Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, Californiahttp://bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenough.htmlA day without Bill Barnhill is like a day without sunshine!goatclearing@... Dial Broadband has arrived Nationwide! Up to 5 times faster than traditional dialup connections from $13.33/month! See the demo for yourself at www.BigValley.net __________________________________________________Do You ?Tired of spam? has the best spam protection around http://mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Here are some herbs that may help the lungs.. (and don't forget lobelia and immune boosters also.) - Gayla, check these if they are safe for goats... I'm at work right now and can;t. Pleurisy Root (Asclepias tuberosa) has long been used as a source of nutritional support for the lungs, as its common name implies. Like all plants in this unique formula, pleurisy root helps retain the health of the lining of the lungs and airways (bronchial tubes), supports relaxation of the bronchial muscles, and helps maintain an ideal amount of mucus in the mucus membranes. It contains key flavonoids, such as rutin, kaempferol, quercetin, and isorhamnetin, as well as compounds known as cardenolides. The most prominent of the cardenolides is asclepiadin, named for the genus of this plant which carries the name of the founder of medicine in Greek mythology, Aesclepius. Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) contains about 3% mucilage and small amounts of tannins and saponins. The mucilage component supports the health of the mucus membranes, whereas the tannins and saponins likely assist in maintaining normal amounts of mucus in these membranes. Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is a perennial plant with small white flowers that grow wild throughout Europe and Asia. Horehound contains many compounds including volatile oils, diterpenes, flavonoids, and alkaloids. Galen, the noted physician of ancient Rome, wrote of the usefulness of this plant in supporting and maintaining healthy lung function. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seeds contain volatile oils, alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, and mucilaginous components. These seeds have a long history of use as a spice, and have been widely used in the ancient Ayurvedic system of health practices for thousands of years. In botanical literature, Fenugreek has been documented as a supporter for the natural relaxation of the bronchial muscles. Combined with other qualities it becomes an outstanding food for maintaining healthy lung function. Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum) is a rich natural source of mucopolysaccharides and glycoproteins. Its well-known supportive attributes for healthy moisture levels in mucus membranes sustained its use as a special food by many Native American tribes for centuries. Ground Ivy Leaf has been shown in animal studies to promote relaxation of the bronchial muscles.Natural bronchial muscle relaxation was also supported in a placebo controlled study of 28 children using 25 drops of ivy leaf extract twice a day. Carotenoids: Antioxidants That Protect and Maintain Healthy Lung Function because our lungs are exposed to so many substances that generate high levels of free radicals (the highly reactive molecules that start chain reactions which attack cell membranes and DNA) Natural carotenoid complex plays a key role in helping protect and maintain healthy lung function. Both natural carotenoids and vitamin A (into which certain carotenoids are converted in the body) function as antioxidants. As antioxidants they form a "first line" of protection against free radicals in the mucus membranes that cover the lining of the lung’s airways. N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), another important antioxidant, is a specialized form of the sulfur containing amino acid L-cysteine. This important amino acid aids the body’s own natural processes of thinning and removing mucus secretions from the lung, an action termed mucolytic. Double blind studies have shown that dietary supplements of NAC help promote healthy lung function. NAC also functions as an antioxidant, and contributes to the production of glutathione. Glutathione is a cysteine containing tripeptide (linkage of 3 amino acids) and is one of the body’s most important protective antioxidant systems. Healthy lungs begin with a diet rich in a variety of fruits, vegetables, high-quality protein and essential fats, pure water, regular exercise and the avoidance of as many air pollutants as possible. These important steps along with nutritional support from the various herbs should ensure your respiratory systems is provided with the nutrients it needs to help you breath free and easy — for a lifetime. † Gayla <goatclearing@...> wrote: Anyone know what can be done to help smoke inhalation? Someone I know just went through two terrible fires in the Texas panhandle and people and animals are suffering. Any EOs that can be inhaled? Gayla Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Thank you Suzi. I will check them out. There are over 700,000 acres burned in the Texas panhandle. 11 people killed and loads of animals. Some fool threw a cigarette out of a car. The winds were 50, gusting to 70 and the fires were spreading faster than a car could drive. Truly horrible. Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, Californiahttp://bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenough.htmlA day without Bill Barnhill is like a day without sunshine!goatclearing@... ----- Original Message ----- From: Suzanne health Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 11:51 AM Subject: Re: smoke inhalation Here are some herbs that may help the lungs.. (and don't forget lobelia and immune boosters also.) - Gayla, check these if they are safe for goats... I'm at work right now and can;t. Pleurisy Root (Asclepias tuberosa) has long been used as a source of nutritional support for the lungs, as its common name implies. Like all plants in this unique formula, pleurisy root helps retain the health of the lining of the lungs and airways (bronchial tubes), supports relaxation of the bronchial muscles, and helps maintain an ideal amount of mucus in the mucus membranes. It contains key flavonoids, such as rutin, kaempferol, quercetin, and isorhamnetin, as well as compounds known as cardenolides. The most prominent of the cardenolides is asclepiadin, named for the genus of this plant which carries the name of the founder of medicine in Greek mythology, Aesclepius. Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) contains about 3% mucilage and small amounts of tannins an d saponins. The mucilage component supports the health of the mucus membranes, whereas the tannins and saponins likely assist in maintaining normal amounts of mucus in these membranes. Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is a perennial plant with small white flowers that grow wild throughout Europe and Asia. Horehound contains many compounds including volatile oils, diterpenes, flavonoids, and alkaloids. Galen, the noted physician of ancient Rome, wrote of the usefulness of this plant in supporting and maintaining healthy lung function. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seeds contain volatile oils, alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, and mucilaginous components. These seeds have a long history of use as a spice, and have been widely used in the ancient Ayurvedic system of health practices for thousands of years. In botanical literature, Fenugreek has been documented as a supporter for the natural relaxation of the bronchial muscles. Combined with other qua lities it becomes an outstanding food for maintaining healthy lung function. Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum) is a rich natural source of mucopolysaccharides and glycoproteins. Its well-known supportive attributes for healthy moisture levels in mucus membranes sustained its use as a special food by many Native American tribes for centuries. Ground Ivy Leaf has been shown in animal studies to promote relaxation of the bronchial muscles.Natural bronchial muscle relaxation was also supported in a placebo controlled study of 28 children using 25 drops of ivy leaf extract twice a day. Carotenoids: Antioxidants That Protect and Maintain Healthy Lung Function because our lungs are exposed to so many substances that generate high levels of free radicals (the highly reactive molecules that start chain reactions which attack cell membranes and DNA) Natural carotenoid complex plays a key role in helping protect and maintain healthy lung function. B oth natural carotenoids and vitamin A (into which certain carotenoids are converted in the body) function as antioxidants. As antioxidants they form a "first line" of protection against free radicals in the mucus membranes that cover the lining of the lung’s airways. N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), another important antioxidant, is a specialized form of the sulfur containing amino acid L-cysteine. This important amino acid aids the body’s own natural processes of thinning and removing mucus secretions from the lung, an action termed mucolytic. Double blind studies have shown that dietary supplements of NAC help promote healthy lung function. NAC also functions as an antioxidant, and contributes to the production of glutathione. Glutathione is a cysteine containing tripeptide (linkage of 3 amino acids) and is one of the body’s most important protective antioxidant systems. Healthy lungs begin with a diet rich in a variety of fruits, vegetables, high-quality pro tein and essential fats, pure water, regular exercise and the avoidance of as many air pollutants as possible. These important steps along with nutritional support from the various herbs should ensure your respiratory systems is provided with the nutrients it needs to help you breath free and easy — for a lifetime. † Gayla <goatclearing@...> wrote: Anyone know what can be done to help smoke inhalation? Someone I know just went through two terrible fires in the Texas panhandle and people and animals are suffering. Any EOs that can be inhaled? Gayla Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.3/281 - Release Date: 3/14/2006 Dial Broadband has arrived Nationwide! Up to 5 times faster than traditional dialup connections from $13.33/month! See the demo for yourself at www.BigValley.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Gayla wrote: > /Anyone know what can be done to help smoke inhalation? Someone I know > just went through two terrible fires in the Texas panhandle and people > and animals are suffering. Any EOs that can be inhaled?/ > /Gayla > / ========================== Hi Gayla, With smoke inhalation there usually isn't a whole lot one can do about it other than using something to bring up the mucus, ease the tissues and sooth. This means expectorants, relaxants and demulcents. Lobelia, horehound, mullein all come to mind. But then if there is a lot of coughing due to irritation then something like elecampane, hyssop will help. Maybe equal parts of horehound, mullein, elecampane and 1/2 part coltsfoot would help tremendously. These herbs will aid in expectoration, have demulcent properties and will help relax the tissues. This would be a good mixture for a tea taken 3 times a day. I wouldn't suggest taking it more than two weeks at a time without taking a week or two off of it though. Drinking lots of water with lemon juice will help too. Peace, Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Thank you Don. There are a lot of damaged lungs in that fire. It makes my heart sore to think about it. Gayla Always Enough Ranch Acampo, California http://bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenough.html A day without Bill Barnhill is like a day without sunshine! goatclearing@... ----- Original Message ----- From: " Don Eitner " <mysticalherbalist@...> <health > Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 10:20 PM Subject: Re: smoke inhalation > Hi Gayla, > > With smoke inhalation there usually isn't a whole lot one can do about > it other than using something to bring up the mucus, ease the tissues > and sooth. This means expectorants, relaxants and demulcents. Lobelia, > horehound, mullein all come to mind. But then if there is a lot of > coughing due to irritation then something like elecampane, hyssop will > help. Maybe equal parts of horehound, mullein, elecampane and 1/2 part > coltsfoot would help tremendously. These herbs will aid in > expectoration, have demulcent properties and will help relax the > tissues. This would be a good mixture for a tea taken 3 times a day. I > wouldn't suggest taking it more than two weeks at a time without taking > a week or two off of it though. > > Drinking lots of water with lemon juice will help too. > > Peace, > > Don Dial Broadband has arrived Nationwide! Up to 5 times faster than traditional dialup connections from $13.33/month! See the demo for yourself at <a href= " http://www.BigValley.net " >www.BigValley.net</a> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Thanks, Cheryl! Though I did have a full-blown panic attack at work Friday night, had to be taken to the emergency room. Turned out my blood sugar was so low I should have been unconcious (however that is spelled). I'm just stubborn I guess. But we are surviving, and will be better because of it all. We will be better equipped to minister to and help others. Keep the prayers coming!!! Peace, love, laughter CHERYL D JONES <cctux@...> wrote: , I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. Good luck. Breath deeply. Cheryl Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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