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Valerian. As an antispasmodic
and painkiller, this herb relieves intestinal and menstrual cramps,
headaches and general aches or pains. As a nervine, it will bring
sleep to an exhausted person. The dosage range is 30 to 60 drops.
Echinacea. Besides possessing
the ability to increase the supply of white blood cells to an
infected area, thus boosting the immune system, echinacea is
also antibiotic and antibacterial to gram positive bacteria such
as strep or staph. It's helpful with fevers, poisoning, or any
type of internal infection and has reportedly been used for poisonous
insect and snake bites by many native Plains tribes. Echinacea
is a good preventative and supportive herb for the onset of the
flu or common cold. The dosage ranges from 30 to 60 drops, the
higher ranges used for fevers and acute situations. For toothaches,
it can be massaged into the surrounding gums and teeth. For poisonous
bites, 60 drops every 15 minutes is appropriate.
Milk thistle combination. This
can include milk thistle, burdock and kelp in equal parts. An
alternative to chaparral that acts to leach heavy metals and
radiation toxicity from the thyroid, blood, and liver as well
as protects the liver against further damage. Good to take before
and after dental x-rays and after taking Tylenol or Advil.
Note: link actually goes to a dandylion blend, but it does the
same thing.
Quassia. As an antimicrobial,
this herb is traditionally used for bacterial diarrhea, dysentery,
and giardia -- a lower gastrointestinal complaint contracted
by drinking contaminated water. The standard dose is three to
five droppersful every six hours. To treat suspected bad water,
add 30 drops to each quart of water.
Note: link goes to a blend that does the same thing.
Slippery elm capsules. Used
for food poisoning, this powder combines and buffers poisons
in the stomach and bowels to decrease toxic absorption. It can
soothe mucous membranes and settle an upset stomach.
Ginger root capsules. Use two
caps for motion and morning sickness. It's also effective for
nausea caused by flu or bad food.
Marshmallow-peppermint oil capsules.
This is an easy-to-make combination of four parts marshmallow
powder to one part peppermint oil. The powder in this formula
is basically a vehicle for the peppermint oil to reach the small
intestines without dissolving in the stomach. The capsules reduce
intestinal cramping that can accompany any gastrointestinal tract
infection. For children not able to swallow capsules, you can
dissolve the contents in four cups of juice or sweetened water.
Peppermint. A little on the
temples can help you stay awake and a few drops in water will
settle an upset stomach.
Tea tree oil. Called a "first
aid kit in a bottle," tea tree (Melaleuca leucadendron)
oil has strong antifungal and antibiotic properties with antiseptic
abilities. It can be used for fungal infections, pus-filled wounds
or burns, cold sores, and herpes lesions. For use with earaches
and on sensitive skin, dilute with equal parts olive oil. Use
sparingly -- tea tree oil goes a long way.
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