Formula: Garlic 30mg; Garlic oil 1mg; dry extract Echinacea 100=22 13.2mg. Traditional remedy for the symptomatic relief of catarrh, rhinitis and nasal congestion. (Potters)
It is often caused by a heavy intake of starches, salt, sugar, white flour products, and especially dairy products including milk. Some cases are due to poor diet, low blood calcium, vitamin and mineral deficiency. May manifest as catarrh of the nose, throat, stomach, bowels, bronchi or bladder. Alternatives:–Teas made from any of the following: Angelica, Avens, Coltsfoot, Comfrey leaves, German Chamomile, Elderflowers, Eyebright, Garlic, Ginseng, Gotu Kola, Ground Ivy, Hyssop, Marshmallow leaves, Mullein, Mouse-ear, Parsley, Plantain, Marsh Cudweed, White Horehound, Yarrow.
Garlic. Good results reported.
Traditional combination. Equal parts, herbs: Angelica, Eyebright, Yarrow. 1 heaped teaspoon to each cup of boiling water.
Fenugreek seeds. 2 teaspoons to each cup water simmered 5 minutes; 1 cup thrice daily. Or grind to a powder in a blender to sprinkle on salads or cereals.
Tablets/capsules. Garlic, Iceland Moss, Lobelia, Poke root, Goldenseal (Gerard). Horseradish and Garlic (Blackmore).
Tinctures. Alternatives. (1) Goldenseal: 3-5 drops. Formulae: (2) Angelica 2; Ginger 1. (3) Lobelia 1; Goldenseal 1; Juniper 1. One teaspoon – thrice daily.
Tincture Myrrh, BPC 1973. 3-5 drops in water thrice daily.
Tea Tree oil. 2-3 drops on teaspoon honey, or in water, thrice daily.
Heath and Heather Catarrh pastilles. Squills, Menthol, Pine oil, Eucalyptus oil.
Antifect. (Potter’s) Germicidal for blocked sinuses, etc.
Eric Powell. Liquid extracts: Angelica 1oz; Juniper 1oz; Peppermint half an ounce; Root Ginger half an ounce. 1-2 teaspoons in water thrice daily.
BHP (1983). (Bronchial) Irish Moss, Cinnamon, Liquorice.
Gargle. 3 drops Tincture Myrrh in half glass water.
Inhalation. Small handful Chamomile flowers or Eucalyptus leaves to 2 pints boiling water in washbasin. Cover head with towel and inhale 10 minutes. Or – see: FRIAR’S BALSAM.
Aromatherapy. Essential oils, diluted with 20 parts water, as injection for nasal catarrh: Eucalyptus, Thyme, Pine, Garlic, Hyssop, Tea Tree.
For catarrh of the womb and vagina: see LEUCORRHOEA.
Diet. Refer: GENERAL DIET. Commence with 3-day fast.
Supplementation. Vitamins A and D as in Cod Liver oil. Vitamins B-complex, C and E.
General. Cold sponge-down, deep-breathing exercises. Sea-bathing. Smoking promotes congestion.
Note: However inconvenient, catarrh has one useful protective role – it helps prevent bacteria and toxins reaching tissue. For instance, when present in the nasal organs it may prevent mercury vapour from teeth- amalgam reaching the brain. ... catarrh
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