Basic Guide to Home Remedies

Echinacea (angustifolia)
Goldenseal (root)
Yarrow
Capsicum  (otherwise known as Cayenne)
Equal parts (powdered) —and mixed together:

IMPORTANT: Garlic is necessary to increase any and all body recoveries. So it is HIGHLY recommended that along with each dose garlic is given also .. it acts as a catalyst, (that simply means it gives it a boost!)

I mix these all together and put into “00” caps. There is a cap filler that can also be purchased from the company I get the herbs from. (it costs about 10.00 and makes 50 at a time. The “00” caps hold approx.. ¼ tsp.. Per cap. You can use this without the caps however, the cayenne makes this a little rough (grins)

--fights infection and contains natural antibiotics.
--Kills bacteria and virus, all types of infections.
--Stimulates the body to heal itself.
--Reduces fevers.
--Helps sleep and realization
--Pulls toxins, has diuretic properties.
--Moves mucus out of the body so no need for antihistamines.
--Works with the friendly bacteria, doesn't destroy it. Since friendly bacteria is a natural defense mechanism, the body is stronger in fighting infection


 

Rosehips
Garlic
Yarrow
Watercress

This should only be used when the child is to young or can not take the other. (i have found that adding the powder to a glop of honey does the job nicely!) I have used the cayenne mixture with Joshua (now 3) for the last 2 years.

The same rules apply,these are bought as powdered herbs and combined together. Then capped.("00" caps = 1/4 tsp.. approx..)
As with any illness you should already be taking the Infection Fighter, The following combinations are to be considered your secondary herbs. Example,the problem is coughing, sore throat, fever,... then you would begin to take Infection fighter immediatly and add what ever combination is to target the problem. Following are the ones we use most often.

 

Flu Combination

Ginger
Capsicum
Goldenseal
Licorice

--Clove tea helps with cramps and diarrhea of flu. Goldenseal is an infection fighter, licorice soothes inflamed mucous membranes. Ginger helps with nausea. --this combination also combats secondary infections. (the infection fighter is not needed when taking this for the flu)

Case history

M. started using the flu combination for the flu. At first she noticed the flu was just lasting less time than her neighbors, 1 to 3 days instead of 7-14. Then she found if she gave a dose at the very start of the flu, that most of the time the person never got the flu. Sometimes only one dose was necessary. Even if they came down with the flu it didn’t last very long and the symptoms were not as severe as before. By doing this she and her family went through a whole winter with flu all around them without ever succumbing to it; except for one family member who didn’t take the combination.

Because you don’t take this along with the infection fighter, it should be used as the primary dose. (see above chart)


Energy and Memory Combinations


Capsicum
Ginsing
Gota Kola

--stimulates circulation
--gives energy and endurance
--prevents and alleviates senility
--energy and memory combination has been used while studying and before tests for better mental alertness.


Alergy Combinations


Blessed Thistle
Black Cohosh
Scullcap
Pleurisy Root

--this combination stimulates natural antihistamines, also act as natural antihistamines in the body and cleanses the affected area.
--has been known to help some acne problems. (however, not over night, but within 2-3 months of using)

My husband has severe alergies and takes 6 4 times a day, has done wonders.

Head and Pain Combination


Valerian Root
Wild Lettuce
Capsicum

--used for stress or nervous headaches. Valerian Root is very healing and soothing to nervous system.
--very good for arthritis pain-has been taken as often as every two hours (4-6 capsules)
--used for afterpains after childbirth and for menstrual cramps.
--general pain reliever anywhere in the body, sore throats, earaches, ect. Wild lettuce and Valerian Root are both pain relieving herbs.



Natural Medicine for Children/Babies

Fever
Combination of Peppermint, red Raspberry and Catnip tea.
Tepid bath of Vinegar and salt or Ginger
*(One of the bodies most important eliminating organs is the skin. Baths help bring out toxins through the pores, promote perspiration, help to bring down fevers, and are relaxing and soothing for sore muscles, bruises, etc. Stay in water 20 - 30 minutes.)

--Ginger bath--- 3-4 TBS. to tepid bath water.
--Vinegar/salt -- 1 cup Vinegar, 1/2 cup salt to tepid bath water.
Side note: (and this works)
(--Chickweed, Comfrey Baths for sores and rashes, 2 quarts tea per tub of water.)

Catnip tea enema,. 2 tsp.. Catnip to 1 pint water-steep and cool. Note--an enema usually will bring a fever down immediately.



CHICKEN POX: 1. Baths, tepid water--Peppermint, ginger or vinegar/salt .
2. Topically-Aloe Vera juice or gel. comfrey extract to pox.
3. Orally--1/8 to 1/4 tsp.. Lobelia and 1 Cayenne capsule or tincture of Cayenne every 3 or 4 hours. also 1000 mg vitamin C every 2 or 3 hours.