Propolis

bee Propolis

Propolis is  a bee product that bees use to protect the bee hive from infections whether viral, fungal or bacterial. It is a powerful natural product indeed and is now used by humans for various respiratory problems such as flu, chest infection, bronchitis and sore throat. When taken together with many conventional antibiotics it will enchance their efficacy in fighting infections.

Propolis can also be used in combination with other herbs such as elderflower and echinacea to protect and heal the body from various infections. It can be taken in the form of a tincture, capsules, tablets or as a spray. As as spray you can make it from the propolis tincture and spray the back of the throat. Due to its taste you may experience some stinging when you spray the back of the throat. The spray will deal with sore throats whether caused by bacteria or by viruses.

Dosage for Propolis

Take at least two tablets of propolis three times a day. In case of propolis tincture 4 drops three times a day will do. Two or three puffs for the propolis spray to the back of the throat.

Astragalus

Astragalus has been used by the Chinese for more than 2,000 years to stimulate the body's immune system. By doing this astragalus enhances the body's ability to defend itself from infections and also to defeat infections. 

The ability of astragalus to improve the body's immune system is derived from its riches in substances such as polysaccharides.

The chinese call this herb huang qi which means "yellow leader", this is because the root, which is the main part of astragalus used for medicine, is yellowish in colour. 

Astragalus is particularly effective in fighting off colds, the flu, bronchitis, and sinus infections. Astragalus and echinacea are like cousins in terms of their abilities to fight off disease of the respiratory system. Just like echinacea, astragalus increases the body's production of T cells, macrophages, natural killer cells, interferon, and other immune cells. It is therefore important and crucial for those suffering from diseases such as HIV/Aids.

Dosage: Six dropperfuls of astragalus tincture three times a day is the recommended dosage for treating flu, acute bronchitis and other respiratory diseases until the disease is gone. For capsules and tables the recommended dosage is 200mg of astragalus once or twice a day for three weeks. It is even more effective if it is alternated with echinacea and pau d'arco.

Bronchitis Herbal Treatment

Dr Richard Schulze, a foremost authority on Herbal Medicine and other alternative methods of healing such as hydrotherapy or water therapy treatments in the world today recommends the use of echinacea and garlic in treating bronchitis. Dr Schulze operated an Alternative Medical Clinic for 20 years and experienced first hand the herbs and dosages that really work in treating diseases even incurable diseases. Echinacea has been proven in scientific studies to be a very good at stimulating the body's immune system. Garlic is antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal and antiseptic and will therefore get rid of the viruses or or bacteria causing the bronchitis. Dr Schulze has developed Echinacea plus tincture that you can buy to take to prevent bronchitis and to treat it.

How Echinacea and Garlic Are Used To Treat Bronchitis.

• The Raw Garlic and Echinacea Herb: According to Dr Richard Schulze echinacea root and Garlic bulb, fresh or dried, can be chewed and eaten raw. Chew a one inch piece of Echinacea root every waking hour or two. This will make your mouth tingle a lot and take you awhile to pulverize it enough to swallow.
• Dr Richard Schulze says while herbal capsules made from dried and powdered herbs are considered by most clinical herbalists, himself included, to be the least effective way to treat patients. In fact, they often don’t work at all. You can however try Dr Richard Schulze formulas such as Echinacea plus as they are made to be as powerful as possible especially the tinctures such as the Dr Schulze Echinacea plus

• Dr Schulze says with garlic there is really no limit as regards the dosage. He says the only sign of overdose is gastric upset and maybe a loss of all your friends. Dr Schulze gives the following patient testimony on the use of much garlic, "Don’t be a wimp! Last year I received a letter from an elderly woman who was dying from a viral lung infection. She’d had the condition for over a year and all the doctors and drugs had not helped her. The doctors gave her only weeks left to live. She read an article I wrote on Garlic and immediately consumed 47 cloves of raw garlic a day for three days. Shortly thereafter, her so-called incurable viral respiratory infection was gone. By the way, she was 83 years old.
  
  
• Garlic and Echinacea Herbal Tea: Simmer a heaping tablespoon of fresh Echinacea root and a level teaspoon of fresh Garlic bulb in 20 ounces of distilled water. Cool and drink this amount three times daily.

• Tinctures: Dr Richard Schulze says tinctures are very popular amongst clinical herbalists and are, without exception, the strongest, most concentrated, fastest acting way to use herbs. Echinacea tincture is one of the easiest ways to treat a cold and flu. He, however, warns us to be careful when purchasing tinctures: most on the market are of poor quality and will be of little benefit to you.
  
  Dosage of Echinace Tinctures For Treating Bronchitis
  
  Dr Richard Schulze recommends double the dosages that most herbalists suggest. He says these dosages were the ones the created successful healings in his clinic . He says echinacea must be taken steadily for over a period of about a week for maximum immune protection. He says the body needs a certain amount of the phytochemicals in your bloodstream every day to get maximum results and supercharge your immune system.
  
  For those not sick but who want to boost their immune system for preventative purposes, Dr schulze recommends two dropperfuls, about 60 drops, five times daily until you have consumed two fluid ounces or 60 milliliters. This will take about seven days. Do this at the beginning of each month for the best prevention.
  
  For those not having specific symptoms of bronchitis but feeling that they could be about to get sick he recommends four dropperfuls, about 120 drops, five times daily until you have consumed two fluid ounces or 60 milliliters. This will take three to four days. Start immediately.
  
  For those having fever, chills or any any of the symptoms of Bronchitis, Cold or Flu—Use four dropperfuls, about 120 drops, eight times daily (or every other waking hour) until you have consumed two fluid ounces or 60 milliliters. This will take about two days. You may continue this dosage for a week and then reduce it.
  
  For those with high Fever, Sore Throat, Yellow Mucous, Coughing, Sneezing—Use four dropperfuls, about 120 drops, every hour you are awake (about 16 times a day) until you have consumed two fluid ounces or 60 milliliters. This will take about one day. You may do this for two to three days before you lower your dose.
  
  Drugs are not supposed to be taken forever, once you are well you need to stop and only take them when needed or for seven days at the beginning of the month for preventive purposes.
  

How to make an onion poultice video

Below is a video demonstration from Making Herbs Simple on how to prepare an onion poultice to treat chest congestion resulting from colds, flus, bronchitis and asthma. Onion poultices are very simple, yet very effective for treating chest congestion when applied to the chest during an infection. Learn from the video below and try it and you will be surprised with the results.

Lobelia Benefits

Lobelia or lobelia inflata is one of the most versatile herbs in the hands of herbalist. It is one of the herbs used by North American Indians to treat all sorts of respiratory illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and coughs. 

It is antispasmodic and is the best herb to relax the body and organs. Lobelia will stop in seconds spasms, cramps, fits and convulsions in patients. While a cayenne tincture cranks things up lobelia tones things down.

As indicated above Lobelia is also great for treating lung problems. Dr Richard Schulze a prominent herbalist says Lobelia is a strong bronchial dilator. It gets patients breathing easily again. It also helps to expectorate material out of the lungs. He says he has seen it work with a hundred different disorders.

Dosage and Administration

The following are recommended adult doses:

• Dried herb (infusion or decoction): ¼ to ½ tsp herb in 8 oz of water, preferably mixed with other herbs; steep 30 to 40 minutes. Take 2 oz four times per day. (This method is not preferred because of lobelia's acrid taste.) The following are recommended adult doses:
• Liquid extract (1:1 in 50 alcohol): 0.2 to 0.6 mL three times per day
• Tincture of lobelia: 0.6 to 2.0 mL per day

Adjust the recommended adult dose to account for the child's weight. Most herbal dosages for adults are calculated on the basis of a 150 lb (70 kg) adult. Therefore, if the child weighs 50 lb (20 to 25 kg), the appropriate dose of lobelia for this child would be 1/3 of the adult dosage. 

Cure Yourself From Asthma and Bronchitis - Natural Treatment

In part 3 of THE PHARMACY IN YOUR KITCHEN  Dr McNeilus introduces the fomentation pack. Dr. McNeilus states that these are especially useful in treating asthma, bronchitis and rib injuries. She also introduces several types of poultices such as chopped cabbages and onions that can be applied to injured or inflamed parts of the body that can be very effective in the healing process.