I’ve divided the formuale into three sections: Herbal Cold Formulae, Aromatherapy Oils and Flower Remedies. Plus, I’ve included a section with nutritional supplements. Enjoy!
1. Herbal Cold Formulae
Unless otherwise stated, the formulas refer to dried herbs and the doses are for adults. If you are one of the lucky ones who have access to fresh herbs, rather make a fresh batch each morning.
Use a teaspoon as your measure (part) and substitute one part dried herb with three parts fresh herb if you have those available.
Cold Prevention Formula
This formula consists of a couple of carefully selected tonic and detoxifying herbs. It helps clears toxins from your body, strengthens your body and supplies valuable vitamins and minerals.
Take this mixture as a preventative before you get a cold. Do not take it if you have a cold. All the herbs are available from health shops.
2 parts burdock root
2 parts dandelion root
1/2 part liquorice root
1 part rose hips
2 parts red clover blossoms
1 part chamomile flowers
1 part alfalfa leaf
All the root ingredients and the rose hips must be more or less the same particle size. Grind those that are not, before you mix them with the remaining three ingredients.
Infuse 1 level tablespoon of the formula in a cup of boiling water for twenty minutes. Drink 3 cups a day.
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Take Action
- Make a shortlist of three formulae that you’d like to add to your apothecary. Don’t overthink this. Just go with with the three that resonates the most with you.
- Do the same for the nutritional supplements focusing on food sources, not pills.
Herbal Formulae
1) Peppermint, Yarrow and Elderflower infusion.
2) Ginger & Garlic infusion. (simple, have items on hand often)
3) Aromatherapy oils, steam inhalation.
Nutritional Suppliments:
1) Vitamin C -> in Parsley + Citrus fruits
2) Vitamin A-> Sweet potatoes
3) Zinc – > Shellfish and eggs.
1) SHORTLIST OF THREE FORMULAE
a) Peppermint, Yarrow and Elderflower Infusion
b) Cold and Flu Aches and Pains Formula
c) Ginger and Garlic Decoction
2) NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
a) Vitamin C – reduces the incidence, severity and duration of cold
symptoms
broccoli, cauliflower, kale, kiwi, lemon and lime juice,
b) Vitamin A – can enhance immune function and it has an antiviral effect
apricots, butternut squash, carrots, dark leafy greens and
peas
c) Zinc – dairy, eggs, meat, shellfish, legumes, nuts and seeds..
I would add the cayenne and peppermint infusion and the ginger and garlic decoction.
I also enjoy the use of steam inhalations using eucalyptus oil. In terms of nutrition ,I would rather go for tomatoes ,broccoli ,sweet potatoes for Vitamin C. For Zinc would add legumes ,nuts and dairy products .
I have found steam inhalations to be a power antidote for flu and colds. Vitaforce has a product called Olbas that is EXECELLENT for steam inhalation. It has the following oils in their formula: Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Cajuput, Turpentine, Wintergreen, Mythol and Clove. It is expensive though so I am going to try to make my OWN mixture after completing this course.
Ginger and Garlic Decotion, Hyssop cough mixture and steam inhalations. In addition to the Vitamin A, C and Zinc mentioned Vitamin D is also a great immune booster. This is not strictly a Vitamin though as it is synthesized by the body from sunlight.
1a. 2parts Burdock root
2parts Dandelion root
1=2 part liquorice root
1 part Rose hip
2parts Red Clover blossoms
1 part Chamomile flowers
1part Alfalfa leaf
1b. Cayenne and Peppermint infusion. I found it simple, hot and powerful.
1c. Formula for Aches and Pain
2 parts Peppermint,2 parts Yarrow, 2 parts Elderflowers, 1 part Catnip, 1part Meadowsweet, 1/2 part Ginger powder
Food supplements
2a. Vitamin C
Parsley, Broccoli, Lale, Cauliflower,Kiwi, lemon and lime juice, Papaya, Chilli Pepper, Red, Green Yellow pepper, Sweet Potato, Strawberry, Tomatoes.
2b. Vitamin A
Beta Carotene, Olive and Nuts
2c. Zinc
Found in Meat, Shellfish, Legumes, Seeds, Nuts, Dairy, Eggs.
Ginger and garlic, hyssop cough mixture, steam inhalation and flower remedies.
Bioflavonoids I never thought with Vit C. I will always keep Vit. A and ZINC
Do these mixtures have cotra indications.?Pregnant and breastfeeding?
It has been very informative .
can one make a tincture from parsley and nuts. I think this combination with cayenne oil will go of well
My knowledge is growing! Thank you so much.
Very interesting. I have been studying essential oils and thei benefits as well, but the properties and uses for herbs are just mind-boggling
Quiet an informal or rather interesting information during Covid:19. Helping a lot in buckling up….. wink
A lot of new information.
This will be easier to remember when applied and results are witnessed firsthand.
More to chew and swallow.
Very informative
Very useful information.
Think I’m going to need to print this out as I only think one will truly know it all when one actually applies it in real life.