Sat 8 Nov 2008
Herbal Formula for Killing the Cold
Posted by arlene under Colon Cleanse , Diet , Flowers , Fragrance , Health , Health Healing Relaxation , Herbal Health Supplements , Herbal Nutritional Supplements , Leaves , Roots , Skin Brightener , Tea[2] Comments
COLDS
Include the following in the diet: Vitamin C (500-1 000 mg daily), carrots, dandelion greens, spinach, oranges, grapefruit, guavas, horseradish (freshly grated root on bread), onions, chives, green peppers, elder flowers, cabbage, elderberries, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, turnips and watercress.
Make a standard brew tea of any of these herbs: Wilde als, Thyme, Sage, Lemon balm (melissa), Bergamot, Violet (good for a blocked nose), Verbascum, Elder, Lucerne, Winter savory, Borage, Peppermint or Yarrow. Use as a gargle and drink at frequent intervals until the symptoms ease. (more…)