Your Herbal Medicine Chest: What should every home have? We would be glad to put a medicine chest together for you, specific to your family-based on your family’s needs.
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To take internally:
- Vitamin D3 by Mega Foods -
Americans are deficient in Vitamin D3, which is essential to a strong immune system. Spend at least 20 minutes in the sun every day between 11am and 1 pm and use supplements during the Fall/Winter months. Recommended dosage: Children, ages 3-12 years can safely consume 1,000 IU; Adults 2,000-5,000 IU.
- Yin Qiao - An ancient Chinese formula containing herbs such as Chrysanthemum, Japanese Honeysuckle and Licorice, to help restore health: take 3 capsules 3-4 times a day, at the first sign of flu or colds. Our source comes from American suppliers.
- Phytobiotic by Wise Woman Herbals - At the first sign of bacterial infection (either respiratory or digestive), the anti-microbial herbs in this herbal biotic will help your immune system to fight invaders.
- Throat Sprays by Eclectic Institute - We offer a number of throat sprays. For sore throats associated with flu and virus, use our Lomatium/Osha Throat Spray; and for those associated with strep or bacterial infection, use Echinachea/Goldenseal throat Spray. Gargle with warm, salt water. Also, Sage Tea can be used as a gargle. Our Tonsil Tamer Tea reduces throat scratchy irritation.
- Immune Support by Eclectic Institute - Take 4 capsules, 3 times a day at the first sign of flu or virus take to stimulate your natural immunity. Great way to build up your immune system before distance travel.
- Ginger Glycerite by Eclectic Institute or Ginger Root Tea -
Relieves nausea, indigestion and motion sickness; warms the body at the first sign of illness.
- Emergen-C - Restores electrolyte balance after stomach bugs or, take to strengthen and boost your immune system at first sign of illness.
- Passiflora’s Diaphoretic (sweating) Flu Tea - At the first sign of flu and mild fever (99 to 101° ) drink one cup of this tea, containing the herbs yarrow, peppermint, elderflowers and chamomile, before bed. Steep with 2 teaspoons in 8 oz of water for 15 minutes.
- Arnica Homeopathic by Boiron - Take immediately for any strains, sprains, falls or inflammation. Take 4 every 30 minutes for 3 days; then 4 pellets four times a day until healed. Also, use 3 Turmeric Capsules by New Chapter (one capsule 3 times a day).
- Turmeric Capsules - One of my Passiflora Goddesses says that I recommend Turmeric for everything. Almost, but there is no better “do no harm remedy”; take one capsule at the first sign of flu 1-3 times day to reduce inflammation. Also great to prevent aches from exertion.
- Rescue Remedy by Bach Flower Essences - A safe, homeopathic remedy. Allows a person to focus and remain relatively calm during stress, injury, or anxiety. Spray into your mouth as often as needed or take 4 drops in water and sip slowly. Combines well with Yogic, alternate side of the nostril breathing.
- Triphala by Banyan Botanicals - Three fruits that tonify the colon gently, aiding in regularity of your bowels .
- Rescue Sleep by Bach Flower Essences - You can not be healthy and have a strong immunity system if you do not sleep. Four squirts of Rescue Sleep combined with Lavender Essential Oil and bedtime by 11 pm, will give your body’s immune system strength.
To apply topically:
- Calendula Gel by Boiron - Apply externally to any wounds, cuts or scrapes, for mild-anti-microbial action and gentle skin healing.
- Peppermint Essential Oil by Floracopeia - At the first sign of headache, apply to temples and base of head, and then close eyes and breathe deeply for at least 5 minutes.
We will be glad to help your customize your medicine kit for Fall/Winter.
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