Fw: Herbal Remedies - Croup

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Thursday, March 04, 2004 10:42 AM

Re: Herbal Remedies - Croup

 

 

> onion syrup is good, too. cut up onion, pour sugar or honey over it and

when

> the juices are absorbed by the sweetner, it is ready to use.

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> also another remedy from Anne:

> " 1 oz Ground Ivy

> 1 oz Horehound

> 1 oz Hyssop

> 1 oz Honey

> Simmer in 1 pint of water for an hour. Cool and strain. Take one

> tablespoonful frequently until the cough has subsided. "

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> and here is her rendition of the onion/honey idea. I know it works as

this

> is what i used years ago with my children:

> Another powerful remedy is to chop up a Spanish onion in a small dish or

> saucer and cover

> with honey. Cover this with another plate or dish and leave overnight. In

> the morning strain off the liquor and take a teaspoon frequently. This can

> have miraculous results with the most stubborn of coughs.

> Best wishes, Anne

> ~~~~~~~~~~~~

> also fresh green pine needles steeped in a cup of boiling water is an old

> native American remedy. sweeten as desired.

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> i have a lot more from other people so if this doesn't help, .

> love.. granny lee

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> Michael and Kimberley Medlin

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> A friend's situation: Does anyone know much about the croup. My 7-month

old

> has it. My other 2 children have had it in the past and they are always

put

> on a steroid to keep their airways from closing oup. I'm trying to decide

> if I should take hr to the doctor or not knowing that they will prescribe

> her a steroid which I also know inhibits the body's immune response. But

> she sounds like she can't breathe sometimes. What should I do??

> So some timely advise would be great! thanks!

>

> -------Kimberley Medlin---------

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