Herbal tea for respiratory troubles

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Herbal

tea for respiratory troubles

 

This is an herbal mixture that is wonderful for a sore throat, stuffy nose,

congestion in the chest, and so on.

 

You don't need to use ALL of the herbs listed here; mix it up individually

depending on what the problem is. If it's mainly a sore throat, use herbs for

soothing the throat and helping to fight the infection; if it's congestion use

herbs to loosen the mucous and make sneezes and coughs more productive and so

on. Please research the effects of these herbs.

 

Eucalyptus: to loosen mucous and help to open and soothe membranes

Comfrey is a natural analgesic, helps with sore throat

Lavender helps open nasal passages, relaxes muscles and can help with headaches

 

Rosehips are a good source of vitamin C

Juniper berries are a mild expectorant

Elecampane is an expectorant, and an excellent remedy for bronchitis, as it

helps with cough

Angelica is good for cough and colds

Catnip is a good cold and flu remedy, as it is an expectorant, eases stomach

upset, and fever reducer

Anise is an expectorant

Peppermint is an antibiotic

Sage is an immune stimulant

Alfalfa is an immune stimulant

Horehound is very good to use when there is severe congestion, as it promotes

mucous production and soothes the muscles of the bronchus

 

The following herbs can be added as needed.

Goldenseal is an antibiotic

Hyssop is good for sore throats

Lobelias a powerful respiratory infections, such as earache, or of the lymph

nodes, so could be very useful for those with mono

Wild cherry bark is a cough suppressant, most useful when taken at night so as

to inhibit coughing while trying to sleep

Blood root is an expectorant and can help to relax the bronchial muscles

Boneset is good for upper respiratory infections and can also relieve mild

aches and pains associated with influenza

Cloves can stimulate and disinfect the bronchial membrane

Elder flowers are good for upper respiratory ailments

Eyebright is an anti-inflammatory that can help with sinus headaches

Poppy is a painkiller

Feverfew is an anti-pyretic

Lemon balm is high in vitamin C, also for taste

 

You should use approximately 2 teaspoons of herbs total for each mug of tea.

Bring water to a boil then remove from heat. Add herbs and allow to steep for

5-10 minutes.

 

 

 

 

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