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Coughs and Bronchitis

Cold

General Remedy

Herb: Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Remedy: Take 3 cups (750 ml) of infusion a day.

Dry Coughs in the Throat & Chest

Herbs: Balm of Gilead (Populus x candicans), thyme (Thymus vulgaris), licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Remedy: Make an infusion using equal parts of thyme, balm of Gilead buds, and licorice powder. Take 1/3 cup (75 ml) 6 times a day, or mix equal parts of each tincture and take 1 tsp up to 5 times a day with water. Reduce the dosage as the cough eases.

Chest Coughs & Bronchitis

Herbs: Elecampane (Inula helenium), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Remedy: (Internal) Make a decoction of elecampane and take 1 1/4–1 2/3 cups (300–450 ml) a day. Add 5 g licorice powder to improve flavor.

Herbs: Echinacea (Echinacea spp.), garlic (Allium sativum)
Remedy: (Internal) Take 1 ⁄ 2 tsp of echinacea tincture with water 2–3 times a day, or take tablets. In addition, eat 2 garlic cloves daily.

Herbs: Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), cajuput (Melaleuca leucadendron), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
Remedy: (External) Mix 5 drops each of eucalyptus and thyme essential oils with 2 tsp of olive or sunflower oil. Massage over the chest and back, up to twice a day. Alternatively, burn 5–10 drops of one of the oils in a burner for 30 minutes.

Urinary Infections

Herbs: Buchu (Barosma betulina), cornsilk (Zea mays), marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)

Remedy: Make an infusion with 5 g of each herb to 3 cups (750 ml) of water. Divide into 4 doses and drink throughout the day.

Option: Substitute juniper (Juniperus communis) or goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) for buchu.

Herb: Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)

Remedy: Make a decoction of the berries and drink 1 2/3–2 1/3 cups (450–600 ml) a day.
Tip: Cranberry juice may be substituted for bilberry decoction.

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Herbs: Garlic (Allium sativum), echinacea (Echinacea spp.)

Remedy: Take either or both herbs in capsule or tablet form.

Note: Take in addition to other remedies.
Caution: Do not take juniper or buchu during pregnancy.

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Neuralgia

General Remedies
Herbs: St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), lavender (Lavandula officinalis), clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)

Remedy: Apply neat St. John’s wort infused oil to painful areas, or add 20 drops each of clove and lavender essential oil to 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp (50 ml) of St. John’s wort infused oil and then apply every 2–3 hours as required.

Herb: Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Remedy: Make an infusion with 25 g of herb to 3 cups (750 ml) of water and bathe the affected area. Alternatively, dilute 20 drops of essential oil in 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp (50 ml) of carrier oil and gently massage into the painful area.

Caution: Do not use on children under 5.

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Head Pain
Herb: Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Remedy: Mix 1⁄2 tsp of powder with water to make a thick paste and apply to the head.

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Toothache
Herb: Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Remedy: Chew a clove or rub 1–2 drops of neat essential oil onto the affected tooth 2–3 times a day for up to 3 days.

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