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| though not an antibiotic, it does shorten the time the body takes to recognize foreign bodies and antigens and speeds up the formation of blood protein adherents that enable antibodies and T-cells to destroy these agents. In other words, it enhances body defenses. |
| Preparations and dosages: Tincture [fresh plant 1:2; dry plant, 1:5, 70% alcohol], 30 to 100 drops as needed. Cold infusion 2 to 6 ounces, all to 5x a day. |
| Eucalyptus Leaves |
| (Eucalyptus globulus) |
| Part(s) used: Leaves. |
| Therapeutic effects: The oils from the tea are excreted in the urine and out the lungs as gases; in both regions the oils act to inhibit bacteria. The oils work topically as well. |
| Preparations and dosages: Standard infusion, 2 to 4 ounces, to 4x a day. |
| Fenugreek |
| (Trigonella foenum-graecum) |
| Part(s) used: The seeds. |
| Therapeutic effects: A good volume diuretic with some anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects as well. |
| Preparations and dosages: Steep 1/2 ounce of seeds overnight in a pint of water. Then heat to nearly boiling, cool and strain. The syrupy tea that results should be drunk in 3 or 4 portions during the day. This may be continued for a week or more when backing down from high calcium-oxalate urine levels or a recent attack of kidney stones. |
| Fireweed or Great Willow Herb |
| (Epilobium angustifolium) |
| Part(s) used: The aerial parts, gathered in early flower. |
| Therapeutic effects: An unsung but very effective antifun- |
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