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.

Comfrey Symphytum Officinale

Comfrey  herb

Among medicinal plants and herbs comfrey Symphytum officinale is probably among the top ten. It is an indispensable and valued herbs. Comfrey tincture has managed to treat sufferers of rheumatism and swelling joints who tried all other remedies and failed to find relief. In the book Medicinal Herbs From God's Pharmacy which I would urge you all to buy there's a story of a woman who could hardly use her right arm (the socket joint was almost unusable) and the doctor had already diagnosed paralysis. Following Maria Treben, who is the author of the book above, advice,  she rubbed Symphytum officinale comfrey tincture into the joint of the right arm daily. As the days went by the pain began to ease. At the time Maria Treben was writing Medicinal Herbs From God's Pharmacy she could use her arm normally and could look after her household.

Comfrey Symphytum officinale Poultice

To make a comfrey symphytum officinale poultice you need well dried comfrey Symphytum officinale leaves which should be ground and mixed quickly  with very hot water and a few drops of cooking oil. This paste should then be spread on a piece of linen, applied warm on the affected area and bandaged. The comfrey poultice can be used externally and internally to treats all sorts of wounds, resulting from injuries, bruises, contusions, ecchymosis and bone fractures.

Comfrey symphytum officinale Tea.

For this you use comfrey roots which are finely chopped and soaked in cold water overnight. The mixture is then slightly warmed in the morning, strained and taken in sips. This tea is very effective against stomach ulcers  and bronchitis.

Comfrey leaves Added To A Bath.

500 gm of fresh or dried comfrey leaves are soaked in approximately 5 litres of cold water. The next day this is mixed boiled and the liquid added to the bath water. This comfrey bath is used to treat rheumatic complaints, gout, painful bones, slipped discs and defective circulation.

Comfrey Ointment.

Take 4 to 6 fresh, washed comfrey Symphytum officinale roots chop them finely and add to heated lard and leave to cool overnight. Reheat the mixture the following day strain lightly and pass through a cloth. Pour them into clean, small jars and store in the refrigerator. Comfrey ointment is used against wounds in human beings and animals as well

For those who cannot be able to prepare these preparations then I encourage you to buy organic comfrey root tincture that you can use to prepare the preparations above.

How To Make Your Own Tincture

In the following video you will learn how to make your own herbal tinctures at home. Tincture are made by infusing herbs in alcohol. the alcohol will extract many of the medicinal constituents of the herbs. Tinctures will also preserve the herbs for years with negligible loss of efficacy. In this video the presenter shows how to make a tincture of valerian root (Valeriana officinalis)  Valerian tincture is a calming herb and a good herbal insomnia remedy. Valerian root tincture is also a good home herbal remedy for anxiety.

Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum)

Blackcurrants ribes nigrum

Blackcurrants ribes nigrum are mainly grown  for their juice and as a flavouring but its leaves are also largely used as a diuretic i.e. a herb that causes the body to increase the flow of urine thus getting rid of excess water. Blackcurrants ribes nigrum parts that are used for medicinal purposes are leaves, fruits and seed oil.

The Blackcurrant Ribes nigum fruits are rich in vitamin C which is well known for boosting the body's immunity.The Blackcurrant ribes nigrum fruits contain flavonoids, anthocyanosides, tannins,  and potassium The main constituents of blackcurrant ribes nigrum leaves are volatile oil and tannins. Blackcurrant ribes nigrum seeds contain essential fatty acids.

How Blackcurrant Ribes nigrum is Used and Its Medicinal Benefits of Blackcurrant.

• As an Infusion: In the early stages of colds and feverish infections take 1 cup of a Blackcurrant ribes nigrum leaves infusion.  
• As A Juice: Take 2 teaspoons of freshly made and unsweetened  juice for diarrhoea and digestive upsets. As already pointed out above Blackcurrant ribes nigrum fruit is rich in vitamin c to improve immunity and helps a great deal in treating infections such as flu or pneumonia.
• As A Mouthwash: Gargle Blackcurrant leaves or ribes nigrum leaves infusion three times a day to treat mouth and throat infections such as sore throats and mouth ulcers.
• Used As A Tincture: Take 6 dropperfuls of Blackcurrant ribes nigrum leaf tincture three times a day to increase elimination of fluids in high blood pressure.
• As A Seed Oil: Blackcurrant ribes nigrum seed oil capsules are effective for treating ezcema, menstrual irregularities and arthritis.

Valerian Valeriana Officinalis

Valerian valeriana officinalis

Valerian valeriana officinalis is nature's tranquilizer because of its  sedating and depressant effect on the nervous system. This the because of a chemical called valepotriates. Other constituents of valerian valeriana officinalis are isovalerianic acid, borneoil and alkaloids. The parts of valerian valeriana officinalis that are used for medical purposes are the root and rhizome. 

Apart from being a tranquilizer, valerian valeriana officinalis also works as an antispasmodic, expectorant, diuretic, hypotensive, carminative and mildly analgesic.

How Valerian valeriana officinalis is used and Valerian Health Benefits.

• Used as A Maceration : Soak chopped valerian root for 8 to 10 hours in cold water. Take one cup three times a day to treat anxiety, nervous tension, or high blood pressure linked to stress.
• Used as A Capsule: The ground root of valerian valeriana officialis may be added to capsules. Valerian valeriana officinalis capsules can also be bought from Amazon by clicking the banner opposite this paragraph.
• Used A Tincture: Take 6 dropperfuls of Valerian valeriana officinalis tincture 3 times daily for nervous problems
• Used As Compress: Valerian valeriana officinalis can also be used as a compress. To achieve this soak a pad in container or a cup of maceration or diluted tincture and apply this Valerian soaked pad to muscle cramps or the abdomen for period pain and colic.
• Used As Valerian Root Tea. The ground root of valerian can also be used as valerian tea to treat all sorts of nervous problems.

Valerian root has also been shown is various scientific studies to help those with sleeping problems or insomnia. It can be taken in any form that you prefer.

Mistletoe Herb Remedies

Mistletoe herb

Mistletoe herb is mostly used to lower high blood pressure even though it has been used as a cancer treatment for hundreds of years and some studies have backed its ability as a cancer treatment. Mistletoe herb has relaxant effects on the nervous system affecting the blood vessels.The parts of mistletoe used as medicine are the leaves, branches and berries. Mistletoe is rich in flavonoids, acetylcholine, polysaccharides, alkaloids and glycoproteins.

Mistletoe Remedies

As a tincture: Take 3 to 6 dropperfuls of mistletoe tincture to lower blood pressure.

As Fluid extract: Take a cup of mistletoe fluid extract to strengthen immune system during cancer treatment. consult your doctor if you are treating the cancer with conventional medicine and ways.

As Berry Extract: Used in anthroposophical medicine to treat cancer.

As An Infusion: Take 1/2 to 1 cup of mistletoe infusion  from the mistletoe leaf for high blood pressure and nervous disorders.

Mullein (Verbascum Thapsus) Herb Benefits

Mullein is a herb mainly used in cough remedies and other respiratory disorders. The parts of mullein that are used for medicinal purposes are the flowers, leaves and aerial parts. Mullein herb is used as an expectorant, demulcent , mild diuretic, sedative, wound herb, astringent and anti-inflamatory.

How It Is Used 

As a Syrup: Take one teaspoon of mullein syrup at least three times a day. The syrup is made by combining 1pint (600ml) of fresh flowers infusion with honey. The combination is boiled and let to simmer gently for 10-15 minutes.

Infused Oil: Add drops of the mullein infused oil to a piece of cotton wool and place on a wound or pour into and infected ear. The cotton can also be put on wounds, skin ulcers, piles or haemorrhoids, ezcema, frostbite or as a chest rub for respiratory complaints. The infused oil is made by macerating the fresh flowers in sunflower oil for two weeks and strained. 

Tincture: take three to six dropperfuls of mullein tincture for chronic respiratory infections.

hawthorn

hawthorn

Hawthorn is traditionally used as a restorative for the heart and circulation, hawthorn helps to regulate heartbeat and high blood pressure. Also assist in curing and treating atherosclerosis, chilblains, high cholestrol.  Taken as an infusion, tincture, or as capsules.

Combines well with lime, yarrow, mistletoe for high blood pressure

Cautions,

Do not use in combination with orthodox cardiac drugs without consultation, as it can increase their effects. Be cautious with hawthorn in case of low blood pressure as it may cause it to become even lower.



Heal Yourself From Diziness or Vertigo

To cure or heal yourself from Dizziness or Vertigo Dr Richard Schulze promotes the use of his brain tincture or tea formula which you can make at home or buy. The formula works by increasing blood supply to the brains thereby bringing nourishment to the brain and helping in ridding the brain of toxins that may build due to poor blood circulation to the brain. The ingredients in the Brain formula are also helpful for someone who has suffered from stroke or to prevent stroke and also for Alzheimer's disease. Some studies have also shown that some of the ingredients such as ginkgo biloba leaf,  improve memory.

Ingredients of Brain Tincture or Tea based on Volume

• 1 part comprising Cayenne Pepper, go for the hottest you can get
• 3 parts - Ginkgo Biloba Leaf
• 1 part - Rosemary Flowers
• 1 part - Gotu Kola Herb
• 1 part - Calamus Root
• 1 part - Kola Nut

Dosage

2 dropperfuls of the brain tincture three times a day. 2 teaspoons in a cup when used as a tea taken 6 times a day.