Herbal Remedies

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Hi Doc,

 

I got your tape last week. I haven't listened to it yet but my husband and I are going to listen to it when he drives me to Denver for my doc appt. this afternoon.

 

Thanks for sending the tape. At some point I may take you up on the free diagnosis. Or maybe I will now.

 

I'm seeing a lung specialist who diagnosed a problem with my lungs last July. I joined this group to see if there are any natural remedies or other little tips I can use to battle interstitial lung disease.

 

I'm dieing from hypersensitive pneumonitis. It was caused by pigeons, we think, as the antigens are running wild in my body. The killer is the fibrosis and I have about a third of my normal lung capacity. Every other test they've done comes back normal. That would be everything from blood pressure to cardiogram, etc.

 

It's well advanced in my lungs and we'll find out tomorrow (at the appt.) if I have a fighting chance. I think the doc wants me on prednisone with an autoimmune something or other. They insisted I get flu and pneumonia shots this year but it was the first time ever.

 

You would not believe the regimen of medication I'm on, plus breathing treatments. I use oxygen 24/7. I take two antidepressants, an anti-anxiety, two sleeping pills, small dose of estrogen, morphine, a muscle relaxer, calcium and phosphorus, and yesterday I added Vitamin E. My husband is going to get me some Vitamin C and a multivitaman. Any ideas on the multivitamin?

 

We eat sparingly but well (a meal might consist of Tuna steaks, squash and rice). But I have a terrible yearning for sweets. I must confess I have smoked for 30 years but I'm gradually quitting. I use the patch and the gum. The gave me Wellbruten but it was too much for me to handle. Anyway ... I'm down to less than a half-pack a day, and I already KNOW I have to quit entirely. It is a tough habit to break.

 

A little something about me: I have three children and two grandchildren. By occupation I am a reporter and editor but don't write much anymore. I follow the Olde religious path, so naturally, I wouldn't have done all this if I wasn't on my death bed (they gave me six weeks in July). I try to get out a little to socialize with friends but I tire very easily and one six-hour drive into the mountains last week layed me out for three days. I am 48 years old.

 

Right now I'm hanging on for the sakes of my children and David and my mother. I don't want them to cry over me. I am crocheting scarves for my kids for Yule. The crocheting makes me feel useful. I'm also going to dive into scapbooking soon so I can preserve some of our memories as a family.

 

I think I've said enough for my first "e" to Herbal Remedies. I hope to hear from you and members of the board at your convenience.

 

Sincerely,

Rose

 

 

 

Walk in Peace

 

 

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Herbal RemediesSalvesSalve for Itching and RashesPut 1 ounce of dried chickweed and 1 ounce of dried comfrey into 1 pintof olive oil and follow the instructions for the " Basic Salve Recipe. "

This salve is handy to have for treating diaper rash or for the itchingcaused by poison oak or poison ivy.Pain Reliever SalveMix together 1 ounce of chickweed (reduces inflammation and aids inhealing), 1 ounce of wormwood (a great pain reliever), and 1 ounce of

yarrow (an anti-bacterial agent that also helps to relieve pain). Addthe mixed herbs to 2 pints of olive oil and simmer 3 hours. Strain andadd 3 ounces of beeswax and 1 teaspoon of tincture of Benzoin. Test for

consistency before pouring into wide mouth containers.Aloe Vera SalvePour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of pekoe tea and 1tablespoon of irish moss. Allow to sit until cool. Add 3 tablespoons of

aloe gel. Mix well and store in labeled jar. This salve can be used toheal burns, including sunburns.Chickweed SalveAdd about 1 pound of chickweed to 1 pint of olive oil. Heat for 3 hoursin an oven set at 150 degrees. Strain and add 1 and a half ounces of

melted beeswax to the mixture. Stir mixture while it is cooling, as itwill thicken. Place in a wide mouth jar and label. Great for healingcuts, burns, and abrasions.Balm of Gilead SalvePlace 1 ounce of the buds in 1 pint of hot olive oil and allow to

simmer, covered, 3 hours. Strain and add 1 and a half ounces of beeswaxand a half teaspoon of tincture of Benzoin to the strained mixture. Testfor consistency and place in sterile jar. This is a good salve to use on

burns, scratches, and swelling injuries.TincturesSedative TincturePlace 1 and a half ounces of chamomile and 1 and a half teaspoons ofpowdered peppermint into a half quart of vodka. Allow to steep for 2

weeks, shaking daily. Strain and bottle. Use as a sedative for adultsDosage is half a dropperful under the tongue, as needed.Valerian Root TinctureAlthough this tincture is a great sedative, it is also use to clean

sores, clod sores, poison ivy rash, and a host of other skin ailments.It is wonderful for certain tension headaches and for sinus headaches.It is truly a great relaxant. Since it is a great muscle relaxant, it

would be helpful to take orally for sore muscles or when suffering fromback injury. Dosage for adults would be half a dropperful every 4 hoursor so for muscle spasms due to back pain. The smell is awful, so I place

the liquid in #00 capsules and give the dosage that way. Skullcap is agood substitute if valerian is not available. Both have a sedativeeffect. Just add 4 ounces of valerian (or skullcap) to 1 pint of vodka

or other alcohol and allow to sit 2 weeks. Strain and bottle.Rosemary TinctureThis tincture is good to take internally to prevent colds or to fightinfections. Because of the antibiotic nature of this tincture, it is

also good to use to clean cuts and scrapes. It removes bacteria andprevents infections. Add 4 ounces of rosemary needles to 1 pint of vodkaand allow to sit for 2 weeks. Strain and use a half a dropperful every 2

hours for a couple of days. Then cut back to 2 times daily for about 2weeks to treat infections and colds.Tincture for TeenagersPlace a half a cup of chopped onion in 1 cup of olive oil and allow to

steep for 2 weeks. Strain and bottle. Use on pimples to help dry thenup. Allow the liquid to stay on the spots for 15 minutes before rinsing off.Earache TinctureFill a small jar with mullein flowers and cover with olive oil. Allow to

strand in the sun for 1 week, shaking daily. Strain and place in sterilejar. Apply 3 - 4 drops to affected ear as needed and cover with a warm cloth.Clove OilClove oil is great to use for toothaches. You can make your own by

mixing together equal amounts of whole cloves and vegetable oil andallowing it to sit for several weeks. Cinnamon oil can be made the same way.LinimentsLiniment for Colds and Chest TightnessAdd 1 cup of finely chopped garlic to 1 cup of boiling lard. Reduce heat

to simmer and cook for 2 hours. Remove from heat and strain the garlicfro the oil. Place in a container with a tight-fitting lid.Rheumatic Pain OintmentPlace a half cup of rosemary leaves and 1/2 teaspoon oil of cloves in 1

cup of vegetable oil. Simmer gently for 20 minutes. Strain well andbottle. Make a poultice and use as often as necessary for rheumatic pain.Wormwood LinimentTo 1 gallon of white vinegar, add 4 ounces wormwood herb and seed. Let

sit for 2 weeks. Strain, bottle and label. When the time comes to usethis remedy, beat 4 egg whites. Slowly add 1 quart of the wormwoodmixture and 4 ounces of pure turpentine. Keep tightly capped. Shake well

before using. Saturate bandages and wrap around the legs when needed.This is good to use for arthritis and stiffness.Liniment for Aching BodyAdd 2 ounces of powdered golden seal to 1 quart of rubbing alcohol. Let

set for 2 weeks, shaking daily. Use as a massage for aching muscles.Cough DropsHorehound Cough DropsSimmer 1 cup of horehound leaves and 1 tablespoon of balm of gilead in 1pint of water for about 15 minutes. Strain and add 2 cups of sugar. Boil

until the mixture spins a thread as it comes off of the spoon. Drop bythe teaspoonful into cold water to form the cough drops. remove thecough drops from the water immediately. You can roll the cough drops in

powdered sugar after draining off the water. This will keep them fromsticking to each other. Place is a tightly sealed container.CapsulesBlood Pressure CapsulesMix together in the blender or food processor 1 tablespoon of each of

the following dried herbs:Stinging NettleSpearmintElder FlowersPowdered Valerian RootLobeliaChamomileYarrowThis make enough capsules to last about 1 and a half months if taken on

a daily basis.Memory Retention CapsulesTry this recipe for memory retention caused by poor circulation. Takethe herbal capsule along with a multiple vitamin B complex tablet.Mix together in the food processor 1 tablespoon each of the following herbs:

Butcher's BroomLecithinApple PectinCayenne PepperPlace in #00 capsules. Take 2 capsules morning and evening. For thefirst month, take a B complex tablet with the morning capsule.Thereafter, take 2 capsules daily and continue taking 1 tablet of the B

complex vitamins daily.Flu CapsulesThis is a good capsule to take to lessen the length and severity ofcolds and flu.Mix together in the blender 1 tablespoon each of the following dried herbs:

YarrowElder FlowersBonesetVerbenaPeppermintPowdered Valerian RootHorehoundPlace the herbal mixture in capsules and take 2 capsules every 3 to 4hours until symptoms are relived.

TonicsFeverfew TonicPour 1 pint boiling water over 1 ounce dried feverfew. Let steep 15minutes, covered. Strain and sweeten. Drink in 1.2 cup doses for 1 day.This is a stimulant for the nervous system

Tonic MixMix together 1 ounce of each of the following dried herbs:HorehoundHyssopLicorice RootMarsh Mallow RootAdd 2 pint of water. Simmer until the liquid is reduced by 1/4. Youshould have about 1 an 1/2 pints of the tonic. Strain and dose with 1/2

cup of the liquid every couple of hours for 1 day of every week for amonth. This tones up the respiratory tract and also stimulates andnourishes the adrenal glands.Wine TonicPut 1 cup of Sage in the blender and add 1 pint of burgundy or claret.

Blend until sage is in very small pieces. Allow to age for several weeksand strain. Take during times of stress or as a general tonic but thetablespoon as needed.A Good StimulantAdd 3 tablespoons of angelica to 1 cup of boiling water. Cover and steep

10 minutes. This really perks you up. Take when you feel the need to add " get up and go " to your system. Aids in loosening and eliminating thecatarrhal discharges from the urinary and bronchial systems. Good

expectorant to use during colds and to treat chest complaints. Aids ineliminating gas, so would be used to treat colic and indigestion also.NauseaPour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon dried chamomile and steep 10

minutes. Strain. Add 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon to the tea before addingsugar to taste.Headaches and SedativesHeadachesPour 2 cups boiling water over 3 tablespoons dried primrose flowers and

leaves. Let stand, covered, about 15 minutes. Strain and sweeten. Drinkwarm or hot. Use 1 heaping teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers for eachcup of boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey.

Anti - DepressivePut a handful of fresh chopped rosemary into a bottle of white wine. Letis sit about 4 days. Strain and use by the tablespoon as needed.For Trouble Getting to SleepPour 1 pint of boiling water over 1 ounce of feverfew flowers. Cover and

steep until cool. Strain and sweeten with honey. Drink Cool.Valerian TeaCaution: Take this only once a day (at bedtime, to induce sleep). Pour 1pint boiling water over 1 teaspoon powdered valerian root. Cover and

steep 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten. Add a pinch of mace as flavoringif desired.-- Diana Gonzalez

Nothing wastes more energy than worrying - the longer a problem is carried, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously - live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets. -Unknown

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Okay first off any Herbal remedy is so used at the user's own risk.You are

responsible for our own choices. Please seek the adivse of a medical

professional befor starting any herbal remedy. I am not responsible for what

people do to or put into their own bodies and you need to contact a health care

professional before taking on any new health care activities. What I know of AS

the Tx is exercise, physical therapy and massage. That is what the Drs. will

prescribe for it. You need to preserve the suppleness of the spine and the

strength of the paraspinals without aggravating the condition. You need to try

and maintain correct posture for as long as possible. That is the primary goal

because the vertebrae tend to fuse in a flexed position. But other than that I

know of no herbs or vitamins or minerals that may benefit this pathological

condition. You could talk to a Dr. and ask them about some of the joint

supplements on the market.

 

 

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Friday, April 13, 2007 5:12:36 PM

????

 

My daughter-in- law was just diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis

 

Does anyone know what natural/alternative things would help this.

 

Thanks.

 

Beth

 

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