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Folk Medicine Formulas
For Asthma
Coughwort (3 parts)
Plantain (3 parts)
Sage (3 parts)
Silver Mullein (1 part)
Steep 2 to 4 heaping tsp. of the mixture in 1 cup of boiling water, let it stand for 15 minutes, strain and add 2 tbsp. of honey. Take 1 to 2 tbsp. every hour. More info on asthma.
Catarrahal Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis
Elecampane root
Steep 1 to 2 tbsp. of ground root in 1 cup boiling water. When cool, drink 1 to 2 tbsp. every hour. More info on cattarahl asthma & chronic bronchitis.
Cystitis & Urinary Tract Infections
Linden flower
Elder flowers
St. Johns Wort
German Chamomile flowers
Blackberry leaves
Mix in equal parts. Steep 2 to 4 heaping tsp. of mixture in 1 cup of boiling water, allow to cool, strain and drink 1 cupful 3 times per day, 30 minutes before meals. More info on cystits.
Blood Purifying Tea
Dandelion root (4 parts)
Chicory root (4 parts)
Witch grass root (4 parts)
Fennel seed (1 part)
Steep 1 or 2 tbsp. mixture in 1 cup boiling water, boil for 1 minute, let cool, strain. Take 2 tbsp. 30 minutes after meals.
For Neuritis, Migraines, Etc.
St. Johns Wort (1 oz.)
Primrose flower (1 oz.)
Blessed thistle (1 oz.)
Lavender flowers (1 oz.)
Sweet balm leaves (1 oz.)
Peppermint leaves (2 oz.)
Fragran valerian root (2 oz.)
Steep 2 or 3 heaping tsp. of the mixture in 1 cup boiling water; cover with saucer and when cool, strain and drink 3 cupfuls every day. Either 1/2 hour before or after meals. More info on migraines.
For Gout, Muscular Rheumatism
Birch leaves (3 oz.)
Horsetail grass (2 oz.)
Restharrow (1 oz.)
Garden rue (1 oz.)
Juniper berries (1 oz.)
Yarrow (1 oz.)
Steep 1 or 2 heaping tsp. in 1 cup boiling water for 10 minutes, allow to cool a little, strain and drink while still warm, 1 cup 30 minutes before or after each meal.
This should have a diet with the treatment. Avoid meats, fish, sweets, pastries and alcoholic beverages. Eat fresh green vegetables and fruits, eat only sparingly of breads, eggs, cheese. Avoid as much as possible any drinks containing sugar. (If sweets are desired, eat honey.). More info on gout & muscular rheumatism.
Improve the Appetite, General Tonic
Rocky Mountain grape
Gentian
Marshmallow
Sacred bark
Turtlebloom
Yellow root
Fennel seed
Jamaica ginger
Anise seed
Thyme
Juniper berries
Colic root
Bearberry leaves
Blood Builder Tonic, Malaria & Anemia
Harvest black walnut leaves before the nuts form, make a tea from them. Drink 1 cupful 3 times a day. More info on malaria & anemia.
Asthma
Wild plum bark tea. More info on asthma.
Tone Up the System & Circulation
- (good for anyone tired and run-down for loss of appetite.)
Gentian root (1 tsp.)
Rocky Mountain grape root (1 tsp.)
German chamomile (1 tsp.)
Goldenseal (1 tsp.)
Cascara bark (2 tbsp.)
Place in well covered fruit jar. Shake to mix thoroughly. Steep 1 heaping tbsp. in 1 pint of boiling water, let stand until cold, strain and take 1/3 cupful 3 times per day.
Tonic For Arteriosclerosis & High Blood Pressure
Choose one of the following:
Mistletoe
Yellow dock root
Life everlasting
Mormon valley herbsDeep breathing is necessary aid to treatment. More info on arteriosclerosis & hypertension.
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