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Rosemary Gladstar's Immune Support Tea37
Pau d'arco bark | 55%
Echinacea root | 35%
Burdock root | 10%
| Directions: Add 4 to 6 Tbs. of the herb mixture to I quart of cold water and gently simmer for 20 minutes in a tightly covered pot. Remove from heat and let infuse for another 20 minutes. Strain and drink. Optional flavoring herbs: cinnamon, orange peel, licorice root. |
| Dosage: 3 to 4 cups daily as needed. |
| Silena Heron, N.D.: "I use echinacea a lot, but mostly combined with other herbs according to the needs of my patients. I have had some remarkable success using the glycerite of echinacea for the treatment of hives. The following formula is typical of what I suggest for people with serious throat infections." |
Echinacea root | 35%
Goldenseal root | 10%
Osha root | 10%
Thymus leaves | 10%
Balm of Gilead buds | 10%
Yerba mansa (glycerite) | 10%
Licorice root | 10%
Usnea | 5%
| Dosage: Gargle the extract straight after drinking a glass of water. Or mix I Tbs. of extract in 1/2 cup hot water and gargle. |
| Uses: As a gargle for sore throat associated with infections. |
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