Using herbs for healing is important. When you take herbs, you allow nutrients to enter the body’s system and that sometimes reduces the symptoms of some diseases. Herbs nourish, detoxify and stimulate the system.

The stimulating herbs help to increase the production of enzymes and hormones. They can stimulate the kidneys, helping them to remove harmful toxins from the body. Some of the herbs attract the toxins to them and then the toxins are passed through the system and out of the body. Many herbs will kill invading organisms and bacteria.

When congestion is present, no matter what the cause, the body produces mucus and phlegm to protect sensitive mucus membranes. This recipe contains herbs that will break up the congestion and pull it from the lungs and sinus cavity. Dosage would be 2 capsules every 2 hours for 3 days and then 2 capsules daily until symptoms are relieved.

Herbal BeautyMix together in a blender or food processor 1 tablespoon each of the following herbs: 1 tablespoon fenugreek, 1 tablespoon slippery elm, 1 tablespoon thyme, and 1 tablespoon comfrey. Place in capsules and refer to the dosage suggestions.

Here are the reasons we are using these herbs:

Fenugreek is a germicidal for the lungs. It will act as a disinfectant and help to reduce inflammation.

Slippery elm will cause the loosened phlegm and mucus to ball up, which helps it move more easily out of the respiratory system. It also has healing and soothing properties to benefit the lungs.

Thyme is used mainly for its antiseptic properties, but it also has great expectorant properties. An expectorant is used to discharge the mucus from the body.

Comfrey root has been used since ancient times for congestion problems. It reduces inflammation and it breaks up congestion in the lungs.

FLU CAPSULES: This is a good capsule to take to lessen the length and severity of colds and flu. Mix together in the blender 1 tablespoon each of yarrow, elder flowers, boneset, verbena, peppermint, powdered valerian root, and horehound.

Place the herbal mixture in capsules and take 2 capsules every 3-4 hours until symptoms are relieved.

Yarrow is added because it contains salicylic acid derivatives, which do lessen the discomforts of the symptoms. Salicylic acid is in aspirin so it would reduce fever and fight pain or discomfort. Also, it contains azulene and other compounds that fight inflammations and infections. Yarrow is a great antiseptic.

Elder flowers are used in this recipe because the flowers stimulate secretion of the sweat glands. When sweating increases, fever tends to come down.

Boneset is used because it is a muscle relaxant, and a diaphoretic. It acts as a tonic for the whole body. It has a great cleansing effect on most of the body’s organs.

Verbena is used because it settles the stomach and acts as a tonic for the stomach and intestines. Verbena has some sedative properties and will help to reduce fever. Peppermint is used in this recipe to reduce nausea and promote digestion.

Valerian is a well known sedative. It can be used as a relaxant so that you get the rest you need during recovery from the flu. It also acts as a stimulant to the kidneys to rid the body of toxins.

Horehound is added because of its well known ability to remove mucus from the bronchial system. The signature is that the leaves do stick together when pressed. This would indicate that the herb has compounds that would stick to the toxins and remove them from the system.

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