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| Echinacea: Echinacea spp. |
| Part used: Root. |
| Actions: Antimicrobial, immunomodulator, anticatarrhal, alterative. |
| Indications: Echinacea is one of the primary remedies for helping the body rid itself of microbial infections. It is often effective against both bacterial and viral attacks, and may be used in conditions such as boils, septicemia and similar infections. In conjunction with other herbs it may be used for any infection anywhere in the body. For example in combination with yarrow or bearberry it will effectively stop cystitis. It is especially useful for infections of the upper respiratory tract such as laryngitis, tonsillitis and for catarrhal conditions of the nose and sinus. In general it may be used widely and safely. The tincture or decoction may be used as a mouthwash in the treatment of pyorrhoea and gingivitis. It may also be used as an external lotion to help septic sores and cuts. |
| Preparations & dosage: Decoction: Put 1 to 2 tsp. of the root in 1 cup of water and bring it slowly to boil. Let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain. Drink 3 times a day. Tincture: Take 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. 3 times a day. |
| Elder: Sambucus nigra |
| Part used: Bark, flowers, berries, leaves. |
| Actions: Bark: Purgative, emetic, diuretic. Leaves: Externally emollient and vulnerary, internally as purgative, expectorant, diuretic and diaphoretic. Flowers: Diaphoretic, anticatarrhal, antispasmodic. Berries: Diaphoretic, diuretic, laxative. |
| Indications: The elder tree is a medicine chest by itself! The leaves are used for bruises, sprains, wounds and chilblains. It has been reported that elder leaves may be useful in an ointment for tumors. Elder flowers are ideal for the treatment of colds and influenza. They are indicated in any catarrhal |
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