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Formula No. 81: Tea for Coughs |
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This section is from the "Herb Formulas" extract from the "Herbs for Health" book, by Otto Mausert
drachms
1. Thyme Leaves 4
Acts quieting ans soothing on the mucous membrane.
2. Quillaya 2
Aids expectoration
3. Couch Grass 6
Loosens mucous accumulations.
4. Lobelia Herb 1/2
Stimulates the respiratory centers.
5. Lungwort Herb 5
A valuable expectorant.
6. Chondrus 2
Very useful in chronic pectoral affections
7. Elecampane Root 5 1/2
facilitates expectoration.
8. Licorice Root 9
Relieves irritation, loosens phlegm.
9. Anise Seed 6
Allays irritation in thc air passages.
10. Comfrey Root 6
Acts Soothing to respiratory tract.
Mix well and divide into 20 doses using Herbs especially cut for Tea.
Directions: Add one dose to three cups of boiling water, cover, boil
slowly for about 2 to 3 minutes, let it stand for ten minutes, then strain and
take one third in the morning, noon and at night before or after meals. If
boiling water is not available, use hot water and allow to stand for half hour.
It may be sweetened with honey, rock candy, etc., to suit taste.
This is a very good formula for the treatment of affections of the
Bronchial tubes and lungs. Coughs and colds settled in these organs, and the
tickling and irritation in the throat are quickly relieved by its quieting and
soothing effect. It also helps to loosen up the phelgm and facilitates
expectoration.
 
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