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Healing Herbal Tea Recipes - Herbs

iphigenie — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:53:00 -0400

Herbal tea for respiratory troubles This 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, and soothes nausea, upset stomach, and headaches 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 is powerful against 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 minut Tagged by iphigenie under

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