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Thyme herb
(Thymus vulgaris) warm and dry
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A flavorful
spice and a powerful antibacterial, carminative, antiviral,
expectorant, antifungal and antioxidant, Thyme is useful for lung
congestion and infections, damp coughs, pertussis, colds, influenza,
digestive disorders and PCP pneumonia.
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Orange Peel
(Citrus spp.) warm and dry
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A superb
digestive stimulant, carminative, and expectorant that is little
used in the U.S. It is a pleasant tasting herb that warms the lungs,
enhances expectoration of hot/dry mucus, and is anti-inflammatory.
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Ginger
rhizome
(Zingiber
officinale) hot and dry * |
Increases
circulation of blood and qi, improves digestion (stimulates HCL) and
is useful for nausea, gas, and motion sickness. This spicy herb is
also an anti-inflammatory, expectorant, and a diaphoretic. Its
anti-inflammatory and expectorant activities make it useful for
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Osha root
(Ligusticum porteri) warm and dry * |
Finally being
recognized as a major medicinal plant after a long history of use by
Native Americans, Osha is antibacterial, an expectorant, and
bronchiodilator. It is useful for cold/damp lung conditions, plus it
has mild antihistamine activity which makes it useful for rhinitis,
head colds and allergies. This aromatic root is also carminative,
diaphoretic and an emmenagogue.
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Yerba Santa
herb
(Eryodictyon califonica) warm and dry *
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A native of
California, this shrubby herb’s leaves are antibacterial and
expectorant. Yerba Santa acts as a decongestant to lessen
inflammation and dry up the sinuses and upper respiratory tract. It
is used for cold/damp coughs, pneumonia and chronic bronchitis.
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Bibliography: |
Anon. The
Pharmacology of the Newer Materia Medica, G.S. Davis, 1892
Felter, H. W. The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and
Therapeutics, J. K.
Scudder, 1922
Kuhn, M., Winston, D., Herbal Therapy & Supplements-A
Scientific & Traditional Approach,
Lippincott, 2001
Moore,
M. The Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West,
Museum
of New
Mexico
Press, 2nd ed., 2004
Winston, D., Herbal Therapeutics, Specific Indications for Herbs
& Herbal Formulas, HTRL, 8th ed., 2003 |
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*Herbal
Therapeutics Research Library
Author: David Winston (RH) AHG
©2007
Herbal Therapeutics Research Library. All rights reserved |
Disclaimer: The information on
historical, ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic uses of herbs and
traditional formulas contained herein is based on the experience and
research of the author. It is not intended as a substitute for
consulting with your physician or other health care provider. Any
attempt to diagnose and treat an illness should be done under the
direction of a health care professional. The publisher and author
are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences
resulting from the use of any of the information discussed. Should
you have any questions concerning the appropriateness of any
preparation mentioned, the author strongly suggests consulting a
professional health care advisor. |
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