Cold and Flu Season

A Guide to the Remedies

By: Jean Dawson

Useful Herbs

Borage Ginger Calendula Horehound Catnip Hyssop Cayenne lemongrass Camphor Licorice Chamomile Mullein Echinacea Peppermint Elder Thyme Propolis Eucalyptus Rosehip Fenugreek Sage Garlic Yarrow

Helpful Foods and Supplements

Lemon Apples Vitamin C

Honey Vegetable soup Vitamin A

Garlic Chicken soup Zinc

Raspberry Cabbage L-lysine

Onions Carrots Pantothenic acid Mushrooms Green Peppers Bioflavonoids

Watercress Flax seed Echinacea

Citrus Fruits Red beets

Things to Avoid for Colds• Dairy Products (increases Mucous and congestion)• Alcohol (dehydrates, depletes body of vit C, strains the liver)

• Sweets (impairs neutrophil activity, which destroy foreign invaders)

• Vitamin A (during pregnancy)

• High fat foods (red meat, pastries)

SPOTLIGHT: HOREHOUNDMARRUBIUM VULGARE

Anthelmintic, -expels parasitic wormsAntibacterial-kills bacteriaAromatic-fragrant, stimulates GI mucous membranesCarminative- relieves gasCathartic (large dose)-laxativeCholagogue-promotes bile productionDecongestant-reduces swelling of sinuses Diaphoretic-produces perspiration Disinfectant-destroys microorganismsDiuretic-increases flow of urine

Emmenagogue-tones female reproductive organsExpectorant-helps discharge of mucous from respiratory Hepatic-tones liver functionsPectoral-helps lungsResolvent-helps decreasing in tissue massStimulant-increases energyStomachic-stimulates stomachTonic- strengthens the bodyVulnerary-helps heal fresh wounds

THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS:

Medicinal UseAsthmaBronchitisCoughsFeversHeart tonicHoarsenessIndigestionInfectionsLung problemsPainSlow liver functionsSore throatsLaryngitisWhooping coughIntestinal worms

Horehound Candy DropsYou will need:1 Cup of dried horehound2 ½ cups water½ cup corn syrup3 cups brown sugar1 tsp butter1 tsp lemon juice1 tsp cream of tartar8 inch buttered pan

1. In large saucepan combine the horehound and water.2. Bring to a boil and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes3. Strain the horehound through a cheesecloth into another

bowl.4. Place 2 cups of the strained horehound mixture into a

large pan and add in brown sugar, corn syrup and cream of tarter.

5. Bring to a boil, stirring often and use and candy thermometer to bring the temp to 240 degrees F.

6. Add butter and continue to boil to 300 degrees F.7. Remove candy from the heat and stir in lemon juice8. Pour mixture into 8 in buttered pan and cut into squares

when mixture cools9. Wrap in individual cellophane wrappers or store in an

airtight container.

Other Remedies -Teas Catnip Tea (Soothes Nervous System, expectorant, fever reducer)

• Boil 2 cups of water and pour over 1 ounce dried catnip (1 -2 tbs)• Optional: 1 tsp or to taste / honey and or lemon• Brew for 10 to 20 min• 3 to 4 cups daily

Cold and Flu Tea: • 1 part peppermint• 1 part lemon balm• 1 part Elder Flowers• 1 part yarrow flower• Optional: 1 tsp. ginger, honey and lemon

Reference: http://www.anniesremedy.com/chart_remedy.php?rem_ID=68

Combinations of HerbsMix and Match

• 1 oz fresh/dried herb to 1 pint water• These are only a sample of the many combinations for cold and flu symptoms

• Yarrow, Cayenne pepper, skullcap (colds, fever, hypertension)• Horehound (Colds, cough ,congestion)• Eucalyptus, (loosens mucous) • Comfrey (analgesic-sore throat)• Peppermint (antibiotic, soothes nausea and headaches)• Sage (immune stimulant)• Goldenseal (antibiotic)• Hyssop (sore throats)• Cloves, elder flowers (respiratory)

Reference: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art23785.asp

• Information in this presentation is for education only and is not meant to diagnose, treat or prescribe.

• Information on herbs has not been evaluated by the FDA

• Always see your primary care provider for proper diagnosis and treatment

FDA Disclaimer

References

American College of Healthcare Sciences, Herb 302, Herbal Materia Medica I Mod 6American college of Healthcare Sciences, Aroma 203 mod 7Annie’s Remedies Essential Oils and Herbs, retrieved online 11-16-10 at: (http://www.anniesremedy.com/chart_remedy.php?rem_ID=68)Bellaonline, accessed online 11-16-10 at: (http//www.bellaonline.com/articles/art23785.asp)Google images Accessed online 11-16-10Recipe Goldmine Accessed online at : (http://www.recipegoldmine.com/candyhard/horehound-candy-recipe.html)Sensagent, accessed online 11-17-10 at: (http://dictionary.sensagent.com/marrubium+vulgare/en-en/)