Boost Your Immune System with the Power of Herbs. Ginseng
and echinacea, have been considered for centuries to be sacred
herbs, and capable of warding off disease. These plant roots continue
to be regarded as a source of healing power.
A recent study evaluated the ability of echinacea and ginseng
to improve immune function in 60 patients suffering from chronic
fatigue syndrome (CFS) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Blood samples were taken from three patient groups (20 patients
with CFS, 20 with AIDS, and 20 healthy volunteers) given concentrations
of echinacea and ginseng, and the results compared.
Results showed that both herbal extracts increased the immune
response in all three patient groups, whether taken alone or in
combination. These findings provide further evidence of the ability
of echinacea and ginseng to help the body defend against infection
and disease.
One of the best ways to build and keep your immune system
at its peek is to eat right and exercise. Eating with the
season is a good way to start. For instance, eating more solid
and root vegetables as soups and eating other warming foods, and
not eating cold foods such as cold salads.
Making your own herbal remedies BEFORE you need them is a
way to be prepared.
Recipe 1: Echinacea extract – place 1 or more ounces
of organic dried Echinacea root in a wide-mouthed jar with enough
vodka to cover. Usually the ratio is 1 part herb to 4 parts liquid.
Place a wax paper barrier between the lid and the jar and close
tightly, let it stand for 4 weeks, shaking a few times per day.
Press and strain it through an unbleached muslin or cotton cloth
and store in a cool, dark place for later use.
Pour 1, 2 or 4 oz in an amber dropper bottle for convenient use.
Uses: at the first signs of colds, flu, fevers and infections.
Dose: take one (1) dropper of your extract 3 times per
day.
Recipe 2: Oil of Garlic – 8 oz of peeled and minced
garlic cloves in a wide-mouthed jar with enough olive oil to cover
them.
Place a wax paper barrier between the lid and the jar and close
tightly, let it stand for 3 days, shaking a few times per day.
Press and strain it through an unbleached muslin or cotton cloth
and store in a cool place for use.
Uses: for colds, flues fevers and infections take one (1) teaspoon
of the oil every
hour.
For earaches place 1-2 drops for children and 3-5 drops for adults
in affected ear and
place some cotton in ear to hold it in.
Recipe 3: Garlic syrup – 1 pound of peeled, minced
garlic in a wide-mouthed 2 quart jar. Place equal amounts of apple
cider vinegar and distilled water leaving 1 inch head space at
the top of the jar.
Cover with wax paper barrier between the lid and the jar and let
sit in a warm place for four (4) days. Shake a few times every
day.
Add one cup of glycerin and let it stand another day.
Then strain through muslin or linen cloth.
Add one (1) cup of honey and stir until thoroughly mixed
Store in a cool place.
Uses: for coughs, colds, sore throats, bronchial congestion,
high or low blood
pressure, heart weakness and nervous disorders.
Dose: take one (1) tablespoon of the syrup three (3) times per
day before meals.
Recipe 4: Oxymel – Any antimicrobial herb mixed with
vinegar and honey
Mix herbs - (beebalm, rosemary, oregano and or thyme) chopped
up or crushed.
Fill a wide mouthed jar with herb(s) so that you have about 1
inch head space at the top of the jar.
Add 1/3 honey to 2/3 with apple cider vinegar
Cover with wax paper barrier between the lid and the jar and let
sit in a warm place for 2-4 weeks. Shake a few times every day.
Then strain through muslin or linen cloth.
Store in a cool place.
Uses: for coughs, colds, sore throats, bronchial congestion
Dose: take one (1) tablespoon as needed.
You can also use Recipes 3 and 4 as a salad dressing or a marinade
for meat.
Also – Products (and more) for the immune system are available
on my website or
from my office:
Vi-Bac
– combining 9 antiviral and antibacterial herbs, plus apple
cider vinegar and honey
Echinacea extract
Immu
boost formula – a powerful combination of 8 herbs
that help to boost the immune system
Bronc
Buster – lung tonic using 5 supportive herbs.
If you are interested in learning more about how to make your
own herbal medicines, please contact me. I am collected names
now for a class starting soon.
If you have any questions that you would like me to address in
this newsletter, please email them to me at
drbontravis@gmail.com.
My Chiropractic and Product Website: www.BonnieTravisDC.com
My Herbal Product Website www.ArnicaFlower.com
Dedicating herself to the total health and
well-being of each individual patient, Dr. Bonnie Travis
offers primary health care services through modern Chiropractic
healing methods.
Techniques include: gentle
and non-force according to the individual patient's needs. Services
include spinal manipulation, physical therapy modalities, diet,
nutritional, herbal and hormonal counseling.
