Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 > It's very irritating and sometimes I feel > like my passages are closing up. Like a wheezing. I'm definitely > worse outside than inside. DH and I both have breathing problems, he has asthma and I have a chemical allergy. We've been taking a combination of cayenne, nettle, and ground ivy with EXCELLENT results. I noticed my lungs felt 4 times the size after just a few days on nettle. Dena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 > Thanks for the info. Can you tell me how you take it? Capsule > form, Herbal mix or what? Tinctures that I made myself. We use about 3ml (a dropperful is 1ml) of each twice a day. It's the Nettle that really opens up the bronchial passages, then I add the Ground Ivy as expectorant, and the cayenne to blast it all to where it needs to go. Dena PS. I don't take any allergy/sinus medicine anymore and I was taking it EVERY day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 Thanks for the info. Can you tell me how you take it? Capsule form, Herbal mix or what? Cathy herbal remedies, cpdena@a... wrote: > > It's very irritating and sometimes I feel > > like my passages are closing up. Like a wheezing. I'm definitely > > worse outside than inside. > > DH and I both have breathing problems, he has asthma and I have a chemical > allergy. We've been taking a combination of cayenne, nettle, and ground ivy > with EXCELLENT results. I noticed my lungs felt 4 times the size after just a > few days on nettle. > Dena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 In a message dated 4/25/01 8:40:25 AM, cpdena writes: >Tinctures that I made myself. We use about 3ml (a dropperful is 1ml) of >each >twice a day. It's the Nettle that really opens up the bronchial passages, > >then I add the Ground Ivy as expectorant, and the cayenne to blast it all >to >where it needs to go. >Dena What is the formula for this?? I am congested something fierce right now and the asthma is killing me....high humidity, pollen here etc. Paulissa, I've heard it said that we're born with only a few fears - like the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. All other fears we learn along the way. Like the fear of failure, the fear of rejection - even a fear of success. I believe our greatest enemy in life is fear, because fear keeps us from doing many of those things we would like to do that would make our life more complete and more enjoyable. «€»¥«€»§«€»¥«€»§«€»¥«€»§«€»¥«€»§«€»Â\ ¥Â«â‚¬Â»Â§Â«â‚¬Â»Â¥Â«â‚¬Â§Â«â‚¬Â»Â¥Â«â‚¬Â»Â§Â«â‚¬Â»Â¥ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2001 Report Share Posted April 26, 2001 > What is the formula for this?? I am congested something fierce right now and > the asthma is killing me....high humidity, pollen here etc. There is no " formula " . I was just relating what dh and I are taking that's helped us. Equal parts cayenne, nettle, and ground ivy tinctures. Maybe I'm misunderstanding the question? Dena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2001 Report Share Posted April 26, 2001 In a message dated 4/26/01 7:04:31 AM, cpdena writes: >Equal parts cayenne, nettle, and ground ivy tinctures. Maybe I'm >misunderstanding the question? This is what I needed to know was the proportion and since it is a tincture is it mixed with water? Forgive my ignorance, but I am still trying to figure out tinctures and herbal preparations so I admit to being clueless here Paulissa, I've heard it said that we're born with only a few fears - like the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. All other fears we learn along the way. Like the fear of failure, the fear of rejection - even a fear of success. I believe our greatest enemy in life is fear, because fear keeps us from doing many of those things we would like to do that would make our life more complete and more enjoyable. «€»¥«€»§«€»¥«€»§«€»¥«€»§«€»¥«€»§«€»Â\ ¥Â«â‚¬Â»Â§Â«â‚¬Â»Â¥Â«â‚¬Â§Â«â‚¬Â»Â¥Â«â‚¬Â»Â§Â«â‚¬Â»Â¥ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2001 Report Share Posted April 27, 2001 I have the same questions as Paulissa also. I have cayenne and nettle. As for ground ivy there are several kinds. Does it matter which one I use? I'm new to herbal preparations too. Cathy P.S. Paulissa - I enjoy all your quotes on these posts. herbal remedies, naturehlr@a... wrote: > > In a message dated 4/26/01 7:04:31 AM, cpdena@a... writes: > > >Equal parts cayenne, nettle, and ground ivy tinctures. Maybe I'm > >misunderstanding the question? > > This is what I needed to know was the proportion and since it is a tincture > is it mixed with water? Forgive my ignorance, but I am still trying to figure > out tinctures and herbal preparations so I admit to being clueless here > > Paulissa, > > I've heard it said that we're born with only a few > fears - like the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. All > other fears we learn along the way. Like the fear of failure, the > fear of rejection - even a fear of success. I believe our > greatest enemy in life is fear, because fear keeps us from doing many > of those things we would like to do that would make our life > more complete and more enjoyable. > «€»¥«€»§«€»¥«€»§«€»¥«€»§«€»¥«€» §«€»¥«€»§«€»¥«€§«€»¥«€»§«€»¥ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2001 Report Share Posted April 27, 2001 In a message dated 4/26/2001 8:20:27 PM Central Daylight Time, cactus writes: > I have the same questions as Paulissa also. I have cayenne and nettle. As for ground ivy there are several kinds. >Does it matter which one I use? I'm new to herbal preparations too. I'm new too, LOL. I make the tinctures seperately then take them all together in a small amount of water. You can take the Nettle and Ground Ivy as a tea also. Nettle is pretty tasty, I haven't tried Ground Ivy tea. Here's a bit about Ground Ivy from: http://altnature.com/gallery/Ground-Ivy.htm <<<<Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea) Other Names: Alehoof, Cat’s foot, Creeping Charlie, Gill-over-the-ground, Gillrun, Hay maids, hedge maids Habitat: (Glechoma hederacea) Ground ivy is a creeping European perennial evergreen, naturalized in North America and found in moist shady areas, along paths, around hedges, and roadsides from Ontario to deep south, west to Kansas, and along the Pacific Coast. Cultivation: it is easily cultivated through root division and thrives in moist shady areas. A member of the mint family it is finely haired all over and has a square creeping stem which grows from a few inches up to two feet long. The leaves are heart shaped, opposite, scalloped, and dark green, sometimes tinted purple. The main root is thick and matted it sends out runners as long as 36 inches. Flowers appear in march and are purplish to blue, two lipped and grow in axillary whorls of six. Gather leaves, flowers and stems year round. Can be dried foe later herb use. Properties: Medicinal and edible, a light taste very agreeable in salads. Ground ivy is used in alternative medicine and is an excellent spring tonic, it is an appetite stimulant. It contains a volatile oil which aids in relieving congestion and inflammation of mucous membranes associated with colds, flu, and sinusitis. It is Antiallergic, Antibacterial, Antiflu, Antihistaminic, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Cancer-Preventive, Expectorant, Immunostimulant, and Sedative. >>> Dena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2001 Report Share Posted April 27, 2001 Thank you ! I'll let you know what happens. Cathy herbal remedies, cpdena@a... wrote: > In a message dated 4/26/2001 8:20:27 PM Central Daylight Time, > cactus@c... writes: > > > I have the same questions as Paulissa also. I have cayenne and nettle. > As for ground ivy there are several kinds. >Does it matter which one I use? > I'm new to herbal preparations too. > > I'm new too, LOL. > I make the tinctures seperately then take them all together in a small amount > of water. You can take the Nettle and Ground Ivy as a tea also. Nettle is > pretty tasty, I haven't tried Ground Ivy tea. > > Here's a bit about Ground Ivy from: > http://altnature.com/gallery/Ground-Ivy.htm > > <<<<Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea) > > Other Names: Alehoof, Cat’s foot, Creeping Charlie, Gill-over-the- ground, > Gillrun, Hay maids, hedge maids > > Habitat: (Glechoma hederacea) Ground ivy is a creeping European perennial > evergreen, naturalized in North America and found in moist shady areas, along > paths, around hedges, and roadsides from Ontario to deep south, west to > Kansas, and along the Pacific Coast. Cultivation: it is easily cultivated > through root division and thrives in moist shady areas. A member of the mint > family it is finely haired all over and has a square creeping stem which > grows from a few inches up to two feet long. The leaves are heart shaped, > opposite, scalloped, and dark green, sometimes tinted purple. The main root > is thick and matted it sends out runners as long as 36 inches. Flowers appear > in march and are purplish to blue, two lipped and grow in axillary whorls of > six. Gather leaves, flowers and stems year round. Can be dried foe later herb > use. > > Properties: Medicinal and edible, a light taste very agreeable in salads. > Ground ivy is used in alternative medicine and is an excellent spring tonic, > it is an appetite stimulant. It contains a volatile oil which aids in > relieving congestion and inflammation of mucous membranes associated with > colds, flu, and sinusitis. It is Antiallergic, Antibacterial, Antiflu, > Antihistaminic, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, > Antiviral, Cancer-Preventive, Expectorant, Immunostimulant, and Sedative. >>> > > Dena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2001 Report Share Posted April 28, 2001 Dena, Lobelia is a specific for lungs and opening bronchials. I've used it a couple of times with great results. Those times that I've had a strong allergic reaction to something, I don't know what I would have done if I didn't have the Lobelia to help me breathe. It relaxed me and I was able to breathe easily. You need to make or get your hands on a good potent formula. Valorie - cpdena herbal remedies Wednesday, April 25, 2001 6:41 AM Re: [herbal remedies] mucous and allergies > It's very irritating and sometimes I feel > like my passages are closing up. Like a wheezing. I'm definitely > worse outside than inside. DH and I both have breathing problems, he has asthma and I have a chemical allergy. We've been taking a combination of cayenne, nettle, and ground ivy with EXCELLENT results. I noticed my lungs felt 4 times the size after just a few days on nettle.DenaFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2001 Report Share Posted April 28, 2001 ValorieShillington writes: > Dena, > Lobelia is a specific for lungs and opening bronchials. Thanks Valorie Is it taken in tincture form? Dena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 Hi Cathy, I would definitely recommend 3 to 35 drops of Cayenne in a glass of distilled water, with a half of a freshly squeezed lemon it as well. The last tip would be to take a very hot bath (as hot as you can stand it) at night before you go to bed for a minimum of an half an hour. While in the tub, drink at least 4 cups of hot herbal tea (your choice but ginger and yarrow are best), and really work up a big sweat. This should handle it nicely. Love, Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington I have always had trouble with allergies. The herbal snuff helped tremendously to clear up my nose. Recently, maybe due to a change of season, I have a chronic cough and every once in while I cough up clear or whitish mucous. It's very irritating and sometimes I feel like my passages are closing up. Like a wheezing. I'm definitely worse outside than inside. Finally winter is over, we have beautiful weather and I dread going out. Ugh ! This has been going on for about three weeks. I take garlic, echinacea, alfalfa, C, and I was thinking maybe cayenne in water might help clear this up? Any ideas? Any help would be much appreciated. thanks, Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 Thanks for this info. Hey, I got turned on to Cayenne with herbal snuff. It worked so great. So I'll try it this way too. It is such terrific stuff ! I'll let you know the results. namaste, Cathy herbal remedies, " Ian Shillington N.D. " <Dr.IanShillington@G...> wrote: > Hi Cathy, > > I would definitely recommend 3 to 35 drops of Cayenne in a glass of > distilled water, with a half of a freshly squeezed lemon it as well. > > The last tip would be to take a very hot bath (as hot as you can stand > it) at night before you go to bed for a minimum of an half an hour. > While in the tub, drink at least 4 cups of hot herbal tea (your choice > but ginger and yarrow are best), and really work up a big sweat. This > should handle it nicely. > > Love, > > Doc > > Ian " Doc " Shillington N.D. > 505-772-5889 > Dr.IanShillington@G... > I have always had trouble with allergies. The herbal snuff helped > tremendously to clear up my nose. Recently, maybe due to a change of > season, I have a chronic cough and every once in while I cough up > clear or whitish mucous. It's very irritating and sometimes I feel > like my passages are closing up. Like a wheezing. I'm definitely > worse outside than inside. Finally winter is over, we have beautiful > weather and I dread going out. Ugh ! This has been going on for > about three weeks. I take garlic, echinacea, alfalfa, C, and I was > thinking maybe cayenne in water might help clear this up? Any > ideas? Any help would be much appreciated. > > thanks, Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 That's great Cathy. I love herbal success stories. Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington Thanks for this info. Hey, I got turned on to Cayenne with herbal snuff. It worked so great. So I'll try it this way too. It is such terrific stuff ! I'll let you know the results. Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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