Catarrh
For chronic nasal catarrh and sinusitis:
1 part Elder flowers
1 part Eyebright herb
Infusion: 3 cups per day
For chronic bronchial catarrh:
2 parts Coltsfoot leaves
2 parts Horehound leaves
1 part Angelica root
Infusion: 3 cups per day
A standard infusion of Marshmallow leaves (3 cups per day) is an excellent general remedy for all forms of catarrh. The following herbs are also very useful:
Anise seed
Fennel seed
Foenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seed
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) leaves
Infusion of any of the above, alone or in combination: 3 cups per day
Coughs
An all-purpose cough mixture:
2 parts Coltsfoot leaves
2 parts Horehound leaves
2 parts Marshmallow root
2 parts Anise seed
1 part Liquorice root
1 part Thyme herb
Infusion: 3 cups per day or in small doses as required
For hard dry coughs where expectoration is difficult:
1 part Anise seed
2 parts Horehound leaves
3 parts Marshmallow root
Infusion: 3 cups per day or in small doses as required
For irritating cough or tickling throat:
3 parts Coltsfoot leaves
3 parts Horehound leaves
3 parts Mullein leaves
1 part Thyme herb
Infusion: 3 cups per day or in small doses as required
To give a syrup-like consistency to cough mixtures (or any other remedies), strain the infusion and, while still hot, dissolve plenty of honey in it.
Earache
Mullein oil is a highly esteemed remedy for earache. (See entry on Mullein in Section 2: Herbs for method of preparation.) A few drops may be applied directly or a small wad of cotton wool can be soaked in the oil and inserted in the ear overnight. For continued treatment the application should be renewed 2 or 3 times per day.
Marigold oil or Garlic Oil – prepared with olive oil in the same manner – is also effective.
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