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| of HIV. Herbalist Deb Soule uses lomatium in her immune response-stimulating formula. She suggests using a combination of equal parts lomatium, usnea, echinacea root and goldenseal root for seven to ten days for conditions such as bronchitis, pneumonia, flus, candida, colds, skin lesions and as part of a protocol for HIV, herpes and chronic fatigue syndrome. |
| Some of the compounds in lomatium have demonstrated their ability to stimulate the rate of phagocytosis (the devouring of foreign bodies by immune cells). Lomatium can greatly reduce the occurrence of respiratory infections in those with Epstein-Barr and cytomegalovirus. Some people have experienced skin rashes when taking lomatium alone; however, when it is taken in combination with other herbs which stimulate excretion of waste products, such as dandelion, osha or elder, there are no skin reactions. |
| Marshmallow |
| (Althaea officinalis) |
| Part used: Root, leaf and flower |
| Actions: Demulcent, anti-inflammatory, emollient, expectorant, vulnerary |
| Indications: Marshmallow candies were originally made by peeling marshmallow roots to reveal the white pulp, cutting them into chunks and boiling them in sugar water, causing them to swell up and become gelatinous. The resulting mucilaginous candy was given to children for tummy aches and coughsa far cry from our present-day confection! Marshmallow is a soothing, demulcent and mucilaginous herb used for its cooling and moisturizing effects on the body. For irritated mucous membranes and inflamed tissues, marshmallow reigns supreme. It is useful for ulcers, and its nutritive qualities can aid heartburn and other digestive complaints. |
| It is soothing for kidney and urinary tract ailments. It can help chronic bladder infections in combination with |
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