Protocol for keeping healthy and whole References are for my book: “Get Well, Be Well, Stay Well with herbal plants”
My Favorite Herbal Preventives Page 39 overview
Elderberry: The syrup is my favorite way to prepare elderberries for the ease of taking it everyday. 1 Tablespoon each day: Preparation and recipe Directions: pgs. 174-177, pgs 282-283
Garlic: Putting raw garlic in honey creates a very strong anti microbial preparation. 1 teaspoon daily, Honey Recipe directions pgs 188 – 190, 285
Echinacea: the most effective preparation is the alcohol tincture or extract. 1/4 tsp daily for prevention. pgs. 280-282, pg 199-203
Sinus Steam: Keep your sinus cavities nice and clean. How to Steam your Sinuses pgs. 223-224 Recipe: Page 152
Herbal Bath: Cleanse your body and soul. Water Therapy is very healing. Directions for an herbal foot or body bath – page 230. Recipe for Cleansing Bath- page 142
Nutritional Teas: Stay healthy with nutritional plants. Recipes: Nutritional Everyday Blend – page 150, Cheri’s Blend -page 143, Children’s Preventative Drink – page 144, Favorite Preventative Blend- page 148, Green Nutritional Powder- page 149, Tulsi- page 310, Nettles- page 298, Oats- page 300
Good Food Choices – Chapter 18- page 253
Role of the Immune System page 117
Stay Calm and Carry on Role of the Nervous System page 101
Uplift Recipe – page 156, Chamomile Infusion- page 278, Passionflower Infusion or Tincture- page 304, Valerian Root page 311
Herbal Formulas to have around in case: read Chapter 6: Cold or Flu or Allergy
Traditional Gypsy Flu Remedy
Breathe Easy
Throat/ Chest Decoction
Dealing with the Common Colds and Flu
Sleep and Bedrest. The body repairs itself when it sleeps.
Prevention or First signs of illness
Echinacea Tincture
Garlic & Honey: see recipe below
Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry Syrup Recipe: 3 teaspoons dried Elderberries, 3 cups cold water, ¼-1/2 Honey, Place in pan. Cover and simmer for 20 mins. Remove cover. Reduce liquid in half by steaming not simmering the liquid. Important to watch pan. Strain out berries and refrigerate. 1-2 Tablespoons daily
Licorice Tincture: Use topically on cold sores asap.
Garlic/Honey Recipe: Finely chop up 3-5 garlic cloves. Mix with ¼ cup of honey.
Dosage: 1 teaspoon daily a day or more. Take with food as it is strong for the stomach. Put on crackers or bread. I mix up a jar filled with garlic and honey and keep it in the refrigerator.
Hot Lemonade with Cayenne: 1 cup of hot water, 2-3 tablespoons of juice from a Lemon, 1 teaspoon of Honey, 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne. Combine and sip slowly.
Apple Cider Vinegar with Honey 1 Tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 Tablespoon of Honey, 1 cup of Hot Water, Combine and sip slowly. Helpful for sore throats and to restore the body’s acid alkaline balance.
Adirondack Herbals Sinus Steam : Put 1 teaspoon of herbal mixture in a glass bowl. Pour boiling water in bowl. Using a large towel, cover your head and the bowl of steaming herbs. Breathe in the steam, using common sense; if too hot lift the towel. Breathe in for 10 minutes. My most popular herbal formula.
Adirondack Herbals Traditional Gypsy Remedy:
2-3 cups daily, Ancient formula for the flu, it works.
Adirondack Herbals Throat/Chest Decoction
2-3 cups daily. Extremely useful for helping all the symptoms associated with a cold and flu, particularly helpful with lower respiratory issues. Its strong to do the job.
*Adirondack Herbals Breathe Easy
Helps all kinds of respiratory issues. Particularly good for seasonal allergies. Really works.
Adirondack Herbals Cleansing Herbal Bath
Marshmallow, Yarrow, Roses, Lavender
Place 1/4 cup of herbs in large pot of cold water. Cover. Bring to a boil. Set off heat and let sit for at least 30 minutes.Strain out herbs and place into a hot bath. Soak in tub for 15 minutes or more. Cover up with blankets and stay warm for a least an hour after bath.