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Herbal
cures for coughs and colds
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Get
rid of your coughs and colds the natural way. Just
read on for a host of herbal remedies to get you
into tip-top shape this winter
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 Winter,
for many of us, means an onslaught of colds, coughs
and various strains of the 'flu. We've brought together
some time-honoured natural remedies to help you
through these coldest months. However, before we
start listing mother
nature's remedies remember that most natural
remedies do not have an immediate effect but rather
build up your immune system against bacterial and
viral attacks. Take, for example, your morning
glass of freshly squeezed orange juice - not an
instantaneous cure for sore throats or colds but
certainly an excellent source of vitamin C, which
boosts the body's defence mechanisms against such
ailments. So think preventative as we read on .
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Thyme, mint and eucalyptus for your cough
Sick of that tickly cough that lasts from the
start of November to the beginning of spring? Now
you get rid of it before it sets in by drinking
a warming cup of herbal tea every evening. Not any
old herbal tea, though. Go to your trusted herbalist
and ask them to you make you up a bag with 40g
of thyme, 40g of eucalyptus and 20g of mint.
Infuse a spoonful of this magical mixture in boiling
water and sip before going to bed.
For stubborn coughs try inhaling eucalyptus oil.
Boil a desert spoon of eucalyptus in some water.
Then pour the mixture into a bowl and inhale the
fumes. You can concentrate the effect by putting
a towel over your head (mind you don't get burned!)
This is also a great way of cleaning blocked pores.
When your temperature rises reach for Echinacea
Friday evening comes and you begin to feel all
hot and feverish. No, you're not in love - you've
got a temperature. Start by drinking (water and
juice - not wine!) as much as you can to clear out
your system then make a hot cup of Echinacea
tea using the same method as above. (You can
also try drops of Echinacea tincture in some water
as a symptomatic cure to colds and 'flu.) A high
temperature often means your body needs urgent detoxing.
Purify your system regularly with dandelion,
artichoke and thyme.
Splutter . . . splutter . . . sniff
Runny nose? Sore throat? Reach for a bottle
of propolis
drops. 20 drops in a glass of water a few times
a day should ease your symptoms and speed up recovery.
A frog in your throat
When hoarseness sets in take a leaf out of Pavarotti's
book and take hedge
mustard drops. This ancient remedy for hoarseness
and sore throats is frequently used by singers
- indeed the plant is known as 'singer's plant'
in French. If you're prone to sore throats and want
to keep them at bay you can take 30 drops twice
daily after lunch and dinner. And, who knows, you
may soon be topping the bill at La
Scala.
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DARIO
MORGANTE |
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Dec
7th, 2001
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