Respiratory System Conditions
This is a list of Standard Conditions. Please click on the ones you wish to read in more detail.
Allergy
Allergic Rhinitis
Asthma Support (Emotional)
Asthma Support (Exercise Induced)
Asthma Support (Long term drug side effects)
Bronchial Pneumonia
Bronchitis Treatment
Catarrh Support
Chest Infection Treatment
Chest Infection Chronic
Croup Recovery
Emphysema Support
Family Flu Mix
Pleurisy Infection
Pneumonia Acute
Post Nasal Drip
Sinus Infection Prevention
Sinus Infection Chronic
Smokers Support Herbal Mix
Sjogrens Disease
Throat Infections
Throat Irritations
Whooping Cough
For your convenience we have summarized some of the herbal treatment descriptions. Please note, these are just little previews. To read all about how the illness develops, simple tips to prevent and treat them as well as home remedies, please click on the headings.
Allergic Rhinitis
Many people are prone to runny noses, itchy eyes and sneezing, often called 'Hay Fever' when it occurs mainly in spring or at times of change in the weather. Other cases seem to occur following exposure to other airborne particles and even to certain foods or additives.
Herbs: The list of herbs I include in my standard mix for Allergic Rhinitis are Chamomile, Euphorbia, Fenugreek, Horseradish, Vervain, and Alfalfa. Along with these I also include the Bach Flowers Walnut, Impatiens and Rock Rose.
Asthma Support (Exercise Induced)
Some of the best competitive swimmers started out as asthmatics who were introduced to the sport as a means of controlling breathing....
Herbs: Horsetail, Elecampane, Nettle, Cactus, Hawthorn, Marshmallow, Golden Seal and Rue along with Oak and Olive.
Asthma Support (Long term drug side effects)
Parents of asthmatic childen are advised never to be content to rely on medications alone and not to overuse them ....... should introduce their children to any sport or activity which will allow them to control their breathing and focus their attention on achievement.....
Herbs: Liquorice , Golden Seal, Fenugreek, Coltsfoot, Elecampane, Nettle and Rue along with Wild Rose, Chicory amd Mimulus. Asthma Support (Emotional)
Real asthma is a condition where a patient finds it difficult to exhale during an attack and generally have difficulty breathing often sounding wheezy.
Herbs: Herbs that include in my emotional Asthma Support formulation include: Chamomile, Elecampane, Vervain, Golden Seal and Marshmallow along with the Bach Flower Remedies Mimulus, Chicory, Larch, Pine and Rock Rose.
Bronchitis Treatment
Some folk seem to be more prone to Sinus and Ear Infections, others to Throat and Chest Infections and there are many simple home remedies, which we can use to assist in general. The herbs Lemon, Garlic, Rosehips, Fenugreek and Thyme cover the whole range of possible weaknesses pretty well and all should be included in all children�s diets.
Herbs: Yarrow, Garlic, Rosehips, Ginger, Elecampane, Marshmallow, Golden Seal, Thyme and Nettle with the Back Flower Remedies Olive and Chestnut Bud.
Catarrh Support
Wake up with a clogged head and froggy voices in winter, spring or even summer needing to clear our throats and blow our noses on waking.....simple way to reduce the excess mucus is to drink....
Herbs: Fenugreek, Euphorbia, Echinacea, Rosehips, Horseradish and Alfalfa along with Chestnut Bud and Wild Oats.
Chest Infection Treatment
In particular, to treat a case of a patient with a weakness in the immunity toward Chest Infections particularly.
Herbs: I make up a herbal tonic of: Yarrow, Garlic, Rosehips, Ginger, Elecampane, Marshmallow and Nettle with the Bach Flower Remedies Olive and Chestnut Bud.
Chest Infection Chronic
In particular, to treat a case of a patient with a weakness in the immunity toward Chest Infections which has persisted and is now a regular feature of their health picture. The child is missing lots of school with such infections and they seem not to respond to antibiotics. The adult is missing days off work due to chest colds. Perhaps they have been diagnosed as Asthmatic as well.
Herbs: For these folk I make up a herbal combination of: Yarrow, Garlic, Rosehips, Echinacea, Ginger, Thyme, Elecampane, Marshmallow and Nettle with the Bach Flower Remedies Olive and Chestnut Bud.
Croup Recovery
Croup is a situation where a particular bacterial infestation coupled with an irritation of the Throat sets up a distinctive Cough that can be frightening and seems to build upon itself and not reach any sort of end on its own. The cough itself further irritates the lining of the throat and this accounts for it continuing with out resolution.
Herbs: The herbal mix I make up for Croup includes the following; Yarrow, Garlic, Rosehips, Red Clover, Liquorice, Kelp, Marshmallow, Golden Seal and Thyme with the Bach Flower Remedies Rock Rose, Cherry Plum, Mimulus and Rescue Remedy.
Emphysema Support
I make a specific Emphysema mix which supports the muscular efficiency of the lungs as well as the heart which is put under strain with the condition . It also has ingredients which attempt to reverse some of the scarring which is a feature of the condition and supports the health of the mucosal lining of the lungs as well.
Herbs: The Emphysema support mix includes:- Elecampagne, Horsetail, Cactus, Hawthorn, Comfrey, Golden Rod, Yarrow, Oats (tincture), Saw Palmetto and Rosehips as well as the Bach Flowers Gorse, Olive, and Wild Rose.
Family Flu Mix
This mixture evolved over the years as the all purpose flu remedy in my own family's file at the clinic. By the time my kids had worked their way through every variation of viral and bacterial infection an all purpose mixture had evolved in the file which deals with all manner and combinations of bronchial, throat, sinus and ear infections.
Herbs: The herbal mix includes - Yarrow, Rosehips, Garlic, Fenugreek, Echinacaea, Ginger, Thyme, Nettle and Liquorice along with the Bach Flowers Olive and Chestnut Bud.
Pleurisy Infection
Pleurisy is a particular infection, which involves the pleural lining, which is the slippery membrane within which the lungs slide inside the chest as they inflate and deflate. A patch of infection can result in the lung and the lining being fused together temporarily resulting in sharp pain whenever the patient takes a larger than normal breath.
Herbs: The Pleurisy Mix contains the herbs: Yarrow, Garlic, Rosehips, Cayenne, Thyme, Elecampane, Pleurisy Root and Nettle with the Bach Flower Remedies Pine, Wild Rose and Olive.
Pneumonia Acute
Immunity is lowered with a previous cold, flu or a strep throat, following a heart attack, after any surgery and/or post surgery....on an emotional level pneomonia sufferers are desperately tired of life and need to take time to heal their emotional wounds.........
Herbs: Garlic, Elecampane, Liquorice, Yarrow, Rosehips and Parsley , Bach Flowers Olive, Oak and Rescue Remedy.
Sinus Infection Prevention
The Sinus Mix is a variation on the Family Flue Mix which is directed more specifically toward those who tend to suffer sinus infection, more than chest, ears or throat, for example.
Herbs: The herbal mix includes:- Buchu, Fenugreek, Echinacaea, Horseradish, Garlic, Golden Seal and Comfrey along with the Bach Flower Remedy Olive.
Sinus Infection Chronic
Some people, prone to sinus irritation and inflammation or to infection, end up with sinus problems which never seem to go away. Some of them are miserable for six months of every year and others seem to spend their lives on antibiotics and sprays and seem to get worse and worse over the years. These patients are my Chronic Sinus sufferers.
Herbs: The herbs used in this mix are Buchu, Fenugreek, Echinacaea, Horseradish, Garlic, Golden Seal, and Comfrey as well as the Bach Flower Remedy Olive.
Throat Infections
In particular, to treat a case of a patient whose weakness seems to be more in the throat area, maybe involving the tonsils in a younger person or the throat generally in an older person...
Herbs: Yarrow, Garlic, Rosehips, Ginger, Thyme Cayenne, Liquorice and Nettle with the Bach Flower Remedies: Olive and Chestnut Bud.
Throat Irritations
Some folk place very high demands on their throat or vocal cords through their professional lives as singers, speakers or teachers. To assist such persons I make up this herbal mix.
Herbs: Rosehips, Yarrow, Thyme and Marshmallow which is to be added to a fresh lemon drink and taken before they start using their voice.
Whooping Cough
Whooping Cough is a situation where a particular bacterial infestation coupled with an irritation of the Bronchiales sets up a deep and painful Cough that is very frightening and seems to build upon itself and not reach any sort of end on its own. The cough itself further irritates the linings of the Bronchiales and this accounts for it continuing with our resolution.
Herbs: The herbal mix I make up to treat Whooping Cough includes the following; Yarrow, Garlic, Rosehips, Ginger, Liquorice, Kelp, Marshmallow, Golden Seal and Thyme with the Bach Flower Remedies Rock Rose, Cherry Plum, Mimulus and Rescue Remedy.
