I'm so sorry about the sickness your family has been dealing with this week. I work a lot with herbs and have seen firsthand how effective they can be in healing, as they work with the body rather than against it. But in serious cases like your daughter's I think it's very important to get help. So glad the meds have brought an improvement. I pray you all are well soon!
If you or any other ladies are interested, here is a glycerite/tincture I developed a few months ago to help my family fight bugs.
- 2 parts echinaecea leaves
- 1 part yarrow flowers
- 1 part red clover leaves
Fill jar with herbs 2/3 from the top. Add water to about halfway level of jar, then add vegetable glycerine until the liquid is 1 inch from the top. (The liquids will need some time to soak into the herbs so give it time to ensure that you've added enough.) Screw on lid and shake well. Place a small towel in the bottom of a slow cooker then fill pot half full with hot water. Put the sealed jar into the pot. Cook on low heat for 3 days. After 3 days, strain the mixture. Store the liquid in a tightly capped bottle. Label and store in a dark, cool place.
Add about 12 drops to a glass of juice for adult dosage, 6-8 drops for child dosage.
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A few months ago my mom had developed a bad cold in a single day. I gave her two doses of this tincture that day and also had her place her head over a bowl of hot water with essential oils added (towel draped over her head) to help break up congestion. She was almost completely well the next day! The rest of my family has taken the tincture whenever we've felt the smallest signs of catching something and have always been successful in avoiding it.
Why I chose the three herbs:
Echinacea is one of the most powerful antibiotics on earth, it fights bacterial infection, strengthens the immune system, stimulates the lymphatic system, and purifies the blood of toxins.
Yarrow helps with stomach complaints and muscles cramps, reduces diarrhea, cleanses organs, tonifies (builds up) the blood and kidneys, opens skin pores, induces sweating, soothes mucous membranes, and helps abundantly with respiratory ailments.
Red clover stimulates the liver and excretory system, fights infection, boosts the immune system, tonifies the blood, liver and kidneys, expectorates phlegm, reduces inflammation of the lungs, relaxes the body and relieves pains.
Of course, I am required to state that I am not licensed to offer medical advise and this is purely for educational purposes. (I am studying towards a naturopathic degree through an herbal academy, however. =)
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