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    Herbs for Colds and Flu

    Noreen Mc Grath Master Herbalist

    PrecautionsIf on medications, pregnant, children consult a herbalist


    If acutely ill go to doctor for treatment
    If new to herb only try a small bit in case of allergy
    Cold/Flu?
    cold
    A cold can be a stuffy nose, sore throat mild cough, feeling
    tired.
    Virus
    Very Contagious. Lasts 2-3day
    Flu?
    Harsh coughing, fever, aches and pains,extreme fatigue
    Lasts 7 days to several weeks.
    Can be life threatening to elderly and young and underlying
    illness.
    Boost your immunity
    1. Keep Vitamin D high.Get Sunlight, eat eggs, liver. Take D3.
    2. Eat plenty of nutrients soups and bone broth rich in
    minerals add a dash of ACV
    3. Reduce sugar, the amount of sugar in a can of soft drink
    depletes immune system by 40% for 5 hours
    4. Rest, if you dont slow down you will get sick and have to.
    5. Hydrate- plenty of warm drinks.
    6. Move- lymph doesnt have a pump, clear lungs
    7. Fresh air daily
    8. Wash hands
    9. Keep warm, dress well.
    10.
    Hot foot soaks regularly

    Pathway of infectionRespiratory infections come in nose or mouth


    Mouth breathing has no filter like the nose= infection reaching
    lungs

    Dry indoor heating dries out mucus membranes.


    Solution:
    Steam- keeps the mucus membranes healthy and moist and
    opens the airways
    RosemaryRich anti-oxidant.
    Anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, nerve and circulation tonic
    Burned in sick chambers to purify air.
    Sagemeans to be well- Rich anti-oxidant.
    Anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, builds strength during
    illness clears congestion and soothes sore throats, tonsillitis
    and laryngitis.
    Helps to break a fever.
    Traditionally used for TB.
    Thymeantiviral and antifungal, diaphoretic, antioxidant. For colds,flu,
    sore throats, bronchitis, pneumonia.Relieves asthma and
    whooping cough. Increases mucus to help you cough- for Dry
    Cough.
    Calendula
    Soothing anti-inflammatory
    Anti viral, anti fungal, antibacterial
    Increases circulation, clears lymph
    Lemon Balm
    Antioxidant
    Antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial.
    Relaxant, helps to sleep and eases headaches.
    Essential oil heals cold sores.

    Peppermint
    Decongestant in hot infusion
    Clears airways
    Relieves fevers
    Settles tummy
    Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal
    Yarrow
    Hot tea to decongest(good with mint)
    Clears fever
    Anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant
    Both chamomile
    Warm tea for fever and infections like sore throats, colds and
    flus.
    Relaxes tension
    Settles tummy.
    Reduces inflammation
    Steam for sinus
    HyssopEffective anti-microbial used against plague
    Wards off infection and enhances immunity
    Decongests and exporates colds and flu.
    Antiseptic used to clean churches and sick houses.
    GarlicFights e coli and salmonella.
    Anti-viral and antibacterial
    Circulatory
    Decongestant
    Infusion
    2tsp dried herb into cup add boiling water and let sit for 10
    minutes
    Calendula,Cayenne, orange peel- sore throat tea
    Ginger, cinnamon, apple- warming digestive antviral tea

    Herbal honey-Garlic, thyme, onion, hyssop, oregano and


    rosemary.
    Cover herbs in honey leave for 4 weeks to several months.
    Honey itself is antibacterial and expectorant.
    Herbal steam
    Just pour boiling water over herbs
    Herbal vinegar
    ACV-lymphatic cleansing
    Basic Four Thieves Vinegar Recipe
    Ingredients
    1 tbsp organic sage leaf
    1 tsp organic lavender flowers
    1 tsp organic rosemary leaf
    tsp organic thyme leaf
    tsp organic peppercorns
    16oz raw organic apple cider vinegar
    Place the ingredients in a kilner jar and place in a cool dark
    place for 4 weeks up to months.
    Garlic
    Anitviral, antibacterial, antifungal. Blood cleansing.
    Carful in case irritates stomach.
    Add to food.
    Garlic compress for chest infection:
    Crush 3 garlic cloves and mix with olive oil
    Wrap in muslin cloth and place on chest.
    Cover with plastic bag and towel and then a hot water bottle.
    Leave for up to 30 minutes if comfortable.
    CAUTION not suitable for sensitive skin or children.
    Ginger-antiviral, circulatory stimulant, digestive
    Tea,Candy, add to food, Bath(helps to break a fever)
    Salt- neti pot, Steam, Gargle
    Elder flowers and berry- antiviral and great for chest infections
    Echinacea-use as soon as you feel a cold coming on

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