We all are about to get into the crouch posture. Our shoulders all hunched over with our heads tucked down. Just going through the cold gloomy days of winter is enough to shiver and shake without having the chills of the common cold or flu.
Let the plants/herbs of this Earth help you to combat this season coming up....it's coming real fast like too!
First of all, try some salt solutions instead nasal sprays. Just 1/2 teaspoon of table or sea salt in warm water, mix and put in a spray bottle or dropper bottle. Works like a charm. .... gargling each morning can stop thoat problems too.
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is an excellent expectorant.
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is great too for loosing up the congestion. I grow this myself. I pinch of a few leaves off, put into a pot to boil. I grab my towel and cover my head and pot, inhaling the steam with the Horehound in it. Oh, the relief! I need to right now too!
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, E. angustifolia) never under-estimate the power of this herb. It stimulates white blood cells and helps the immune cells to destory invading microbes!
Asian Ginseng (Panax ginseng) and Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) both of these very strong herbs can boost and rebuild your immune system. Be Careful with these herbs, they can raise your blood pressure.
Garlic is benefical in so many ways. It "kills" a wide range of microbes. Start using more garlic in your daily cooking!
Here is a wonderful blend of herbs the can help you feel better AND fight viruses and bacteria.
Blend all the herbs together and store in an air-tight container, out of heat and light.
1/4 cup dried peppermint leaves
1/4 cup dried lemon balm leaves
1/4 cup dried elder flowers
1/4 cup dried yarrow flowers..................... health stores have these herbs. OR come see me! *smile*
To make a cup of tea........
1 cup of water
1/2 teaspoons tea blend
1/2-1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
Honey
Lemon jucie
the last 3 is optional.....boil water, remove from heat, add tea blend. The ginger is to chase away the chills plus adds a touch of sweetest. Steep for 10 minutes, strain and add honey and/or lemon juice.
I could go on and on with this and that to help a wide range of health problems or using certain ones to prevent the start of problems. I have a load of notes, but i thought these here were the best for the coming season.
OH! I forgot the most important ones..... ;~) Don't leave home without taking your vitamin C and Zinc! ....one more thing, no matter how cold it gets.... let fresh air into your homes once in awhile, it helps alot. We all are shut up for so long that you are breathing dead air filled with germs, replenish with good fresh air. *smile*
I hope each and everyone of you stay healthy and happy! It's getting to close to the holidays to get sick! *smile* xo take care ~see ya
