Mixture that seems to stop colds/sinusitis?

[Guest guest]

I am not an herbalist, but I use simple (in the sense of easily

prepared and fairly pedestrian) home remedies on myself and family

members. I wonder if anyone could comment on this infusion/decoction

that seems to ward off colds, etc.

 

1 teaspoon green tea

1 tsp ginger

1 tsp oregano (the real stuff, or i hope it's the real stuff)

1 tsp rosemary

1 tsp licorice root

1 tsp Pau d'arco

1/2 tsp lemon peel

And finally, 1 pint of filtered water

 

Mix it all together and heat to a point just short of boiling. Steep

at least ten minutes, perhaps giving the mixture about 33 seconds in

the microwave at the five and ten minute marks. Basically the longer

it steeps the better. I know this is probably horrifying to tea

fanatics, who will be aghast at the thought of high quality Chinese

green tea being treated this way...

 

But basically, why does this seem to work? Is it overkill? I've heard

that Pau d'arco's active ingredients are not even water soluble, and

yet it seems to be quite helpful even alone...

 

Thanks for any helpful comments.

[Guest guest]

Who says you're not an herbalist??? ;o)

Looks like a great formula to me.

Love,

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

 

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ahecht_2000

herbal remedies

Tuesday, December 04, 2001 7:27 AM

[herbal remedies] Mixture that seems to stop colds/sinusitis?

I am not an herbalist, but I use simple (in the sense of easily prepared and fairly pedestrian) home remedies on myself and family members. I wonder if anyone could comment on this infusion/decoction that seems to ward off colds, etc.1 teaspoon green tea1 tsp ginger 1 tsp oregano (the real stuff, or i hope it's the real stuff)1 tsp rosemary1 tsp licorice root1 tsp Pau d'arco 1/2 tsp lemon peelAnd finally, 1 pint of filtered waterMix it all together and heat to a point just short of boiling. Steep at least ten minutes, perhaps giving the mixture about 33 seconds in the microwave at the five and ten minute marks. Basically the longer it steeps the better. I know this is probably horrifying to tea fanatics, who will be aghast at the thought of high quality Chinese green tea being treated this way...But basically, why does this seem to work? Is it overkill? I've heard that Pau d'arco's active ingredients are not even water soluble, and yet it seems to be quite helpful even alone...