Lung Herbs

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I bought some Mullein, Coltsfoot and Horehound.

How much, how often and in which combinations should we use them, me for

healing my lungs from asthma and Carl for assisting healing of his lung

damage?

It is a cool but beautiful sunny winter day here and we are about to go for

a walk to the beach.

Blessings

Tracey

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horehound Taken in large doses, it acts as a gentle purgative. The powdered leaves have also been employed as a vermifuge and the green leaves, bruised and boiled in lard, are made into an ointment which is good for wounds. For ordinary cold, a simple infusion of Horehound (Horehound Tea) is generally sufficient in itself. The tea may be made by pouring boiling water on the fresh or dried leaves, 1 OZ. of the herb to the pint. A wineglassful may be taken three or four times a day. Candied Horehound is best made from the fresh plant by boiling it down until the juice is extracted, then adding sugar before boiling this again, until it has become thick enough in consistence to pour into a paper case and be cut into squares when cool. Two or three teaspoonsful of the expressed juice of the herb may also be given as a dose in severe colds. ---Preparations and Dosages---Fluid extract, 1/2 to 1 drachm. Syrup, 2

to 4 drachms. Solid extract, 5 to 15 grains. Coltsfoot A decoction is made of 1 OZ. of leaves, in 1 quart of water boiled down to a pint, sweetened with honey or liquorice, and taken in teacupful doses frequently. This is good for both colds and asthma. Coltsfoot tea is also made for the same purpose, and Coltsfoot Rock has long been a domestic remedy for coughs. A decoction made so strong as to be sweet and glutinous has proved of great service in scrofulous cases, and, with Wormwood, has been found efficacious in calculus complaints. The flower-stalks contain constituents similar to those of the leaves, and are directed by the British Pharmacopceia to be employed in the preparation of Syrup of Coltsfoot, which is much recommended for use in chronic bronchitis. In Paris, the Coltsfoot flowers used to be painted as a sign on the doorpost of an apothecarie's shop. Culpepper says: 'The fresh leaves, or juice, or syrup thereof, is good for a bad dry cough, or wheezing and shortness of breath. The dry leaves are best for those who have their rheums and distillations upon their lungs causing a cough: for which also the dried leaves taken as tobacco, or the root is very good. The distilled water hereof simply or with elder-flowers or nightshade is a singularly good remedy against all agues, to drink 2 OZ. at a time and apply cloths wet therein to the head and stomach, which also does much good being applied to any hot swellings or inflammations. It helpeth St. 's fire (erysypelas) and burnings, and is singular good to take away wheals.' many of the older botanists thought that the Coltsfoot was without leaves, an error that is scarcely excusable, for, notwithstanding the fact that the flowers appear in a general way before the leaves, small leaves often begin to make their appearance before the

flowering season is over. Pliny recommends the dried leaves and roots of Coltsfoot to be burnt, and the smoke drawn into the mouth through a reed and swallowed, as a remedy for an obstinate cough, the patient sipping a little wine between each inhalation. To derive the full benefit from it, it had to be burnt on cypress charcoal mullein The whole plant seems to possess slightly sedative and narcotic properties. It is considered of much value in phthisis and other wasting diseases, palliating the cough and staying expectoration, consumptives appearing to benefit greatly by its use, being given in the form of an infusion, 1 OZ. of dried, or the corresponding quantity of fresh leaves being boiled for 10 minutes in a pint of milk, and when strained, given warm, thrice daily, with or without sugar. The taste of the decoction is bland, mucilaginous and cordial, and forms a pleasant emollient and nutritious medicine for

allaying a cough, or removing the pain and irritation of haemorrhoids. A plain infusion of 1 OZ. to a pint of boiling water can also be employed, taken in wineglassful doses frequently. The dried leaves are sometimes smoked in an ordinary tobacco pipe to relieve the irritation of the respiratory mucus membranes, and will completely control, it is said, the hacking cough of consumption. They can be employed with equal benefit when made into cigarettes, for asthma and spasmodic coughs in general. Mullein oil is a valuable destroyer of disease germs. The fresh flowers, steeped for 21 days in olive oil, are said to make an admirable bactericide. Gerarde tells us that 'Figs do not putrifie at all that are wrapped in the leaves of Mullein.' An alcoholic tincture is prepared by homoeopathic chemists, from the fresh herb with spirits of wine, which has proved beneficial for migraine or sick headache of long standing, with oppression of

the ear. From 8 to 10 drops of the tincture are given as a dose, with cold water, repeated frequently. ---Preparation and Dosage---Fluid extract, 1/2 to 1 drachm. Rainbow Egret <egret.09@...> wrote: I bought some Mullein, Coltsfoot and Horehound.How much, how often and in which combinations should we use them, me for healing my lungs from asthma and Carl for assisting healing of his lung damage?

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are you making tea or tinctures?

Hi Suzi

We are using it as a tea. Don't have time for tinctures.

Thanks for the info on the herbs.

Tracey

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I would drink a cup every day - if you're having problems one twice a day. if it were me...Rainbow Egret <egret.09@...> wrote: are you making tea or tinctures? Hi Suzi We are using it as a tea. Don't have time for tinctures. Thanks for the info on the herbs. Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ http://360./suziesgoats

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Thanks Suzi will try 2 cups a day for a while and see how we go.

Yes I am having a slight problem with my asthma probably just part of the healing process and should improve with some fresh sea air we've got now.

Carl is finding himself breathless and having trouble breathing some days and is getting himself stressed by it too.

Trying to tell him it is all part of the healing process. We are now 4 months this week to the date into being raw and I think he is doing remarkable 4 months out of hospital and med free still.

Tracey

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Lobelia is another good herb for respitory. Lobelia (Lobelia inflata), also called Indian tobacco, has a long history of use as an herbal remedy for respiratory ailments such as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and cough. Native Americans historically smoked lobelia as a treatment for asthma. In the 19th century, American physicians prescribed lobelia to induce vomiting in order remove toxins from the body. Because of this, it earned the name "puke weed." Today, lobelia is considered an effective expectorant, meaning that it helps clear mucus from the respiratory tract. Although few studies have thoroughly evaluated the safety and effectiveness of lobelia, some herbalists today incorporate lobelia into a comprehensive treatment plan for asthma. But use lobelia with caution as in small amounts .Rainbow Egret <egret.09@...> wrote: Thanks Suzi will try 2 cups a day for a while and see how we go. Yes I am having a slight problem with my asthma probably just part of the healing process and should improve with some fresh sea air we've got now. Carl is finding himself breathless and having trouble breathing some days and is getting himself stressed by it too. Trying to tell him it is all part of the healing process. We are now 4 months this week to the date into being raw and I think he is doing remarkable 4 months out of hospital and med free still.

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Hi Tracey,

You can buy lobelia seeds online if you would really like to have some. They're easy to get, cheap and would grow very well in Australia. And they're darn pretty too! Hope this helps somewhat. Take care,

Jeff

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Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 6:07 PM

Subject: Re: Lung Herbs

Hi Suzi

You can't get Lobelia in Australia unless you purchase huge quantites.

Tracey