| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
ALJ |
| Concerns: |
Respiratory Congestion / Sinus Congestion / Allergies / Asthma / Hay Fever / Pneumonia / Coughs |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
ALJ which contains boneset, fenugreek, horseradish, mullein, and fennel, cleanses the lungs and bronchial tubes of mucous. It is one of the best formulas for all types of respiratory congestion, including sinus problems, allergies, asthma, hay fever, pneumonia, coughs and chronic sinus congestion. For severe infections, use it with garlic. For infections in the respiratory tract (ie. discolored mucous), combine it with golden seal and echinacea. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
BON-C |
| Concerns: |
Colds / Influenza / Mucous Membranes in Lungs |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
BON-C (Bone and Skin Poultice) contains yarrow, mullein, plantain, and rehmannia. It's used to speed healing of damaged tissues. It provides the same features as comfrey leaf. BON-C is commonly used for colds, influenza and to speed healing of mucous membranes in the lungs. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Breathe EZ (or AL-C) |
| Concerns: |
Asthma / Bronchitis / Pneumonia / Respiratory Attack |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
If taken immediately, AL-C will oftentimes ward off a respiratory attack as it quickly opens respiratory passages. It should be taken every 15 minutes until attack subsides. It is also good for bronchitis, fluid in the lungs, and a damp cough. AL-C contains Bupleurum root, inula flowers, magnolia bark, ginger root, schizandra fruit, licorice root and other Chinese herbs. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Bronchial Formula (BRN-AV) |
| Concerns: |
Bronchitis / Asthma / Coughs / Respiratory Congestion |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
BRN-AV is the Ayurvedic formula from India for bronchial spasms, asthma, coughs and other respiratory congestion. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Capsicum |
| Concerns: |
Stimulant to Lung |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Capsicum is a major stimulant for the circulatory system, as it influences blood flow in the lungs. It is often combined with ginger for colds and coughs as well as flu. Lobelia and Capsicum in combination is effective because one can take it until the phlegm is vomitted up. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Chinese Lung Support |
| Concerns: |
Respiratory Problems / Pneumonia / Deep Cough |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Lung Support contains astragalus root, bupleurum root, Panax ginseng, schizandra fruit, licorice root and other Chinese herbs. It clears excess mucous from the lungs, but does not dry them out excessively. It is used for chest pain, deep cough, hay fever, hoarseness, pleurisy, pneumonia, and other respiratory congestion. It is a decongestant and an expectorant. |
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| Body System: |
TThe Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Cordyceps |
| Concerns: |
Strengthen Upper Respiratory Tract / Bronchial Dilator |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Cordyceps is a fungus product that strengthens the immune system. It helps build strength and endurance, especially in the upper respiratory tract. It is a bronchial dilator which prevents asthmatic reactions, relaxes bronchial walls, relieves coughs, and clears phlegm. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Echinacea and Golden Seal |
| Concerns: |
Colds and Influenza / Respiratory Infection |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Echinacea and golden seal are useful in the latter stages of a cold or flu. It fights infection of the mucous membranes. The combination is even more effective with garlic in relieving respiratory infection. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Four |
| Concerns: |
Bronchitis / Hay Fever / Allergies |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Four is a nutritional aid for the nervous, respiratory and muscle systems. It is an excellent formula for bronchial spasms in hay fever and allergies. It contains Blessed Thistle which detoxifies the liver (usually involved in allergies), catnip, pleurisy root, and yerba santa leaves. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Garlic |
| Concerns: |
Asthma / Decongestant / Expectorant |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Garlic is a powerful circulatory remedy and especially good for asthma, as it is a powerful decongestant and expectorant. When combined with lobelia, it is an even more powerful decongestant and expectorant. It can also be combined with mullein and AL-J. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Ginger |
| Concerns: |
Bronchitis / Colds / Coughs / Flu |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Historically, ginger has been used for bloating, bronchitis, poor circulation, colds, coughs, cramps, diarrhea, dizziness, flu, headaches, indigestion, fatigue and motion sickness. Capsicum is often combined with ginger to increase blood flow. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
IN-X According to some, magnesium administered in large doses has stopped respiratory attacks. This may because it activates the ATP energy system. Colostrum contains immune-boosting elements that help builds resistance to diseases, particularly gastrointestinal infections. It facilitates the establishment of intestinal flora, especially bifidophilus flora. Colostrum has been shown to kill bacteria, viruses, yeast, fungi, allergens and toxins. |
| Concerns: |
Bronchitis / Flu / Ear Infections / Tonsillitis |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
IN-X contains goldenseal, black walnut, echinacea, plantain, althea, bugleweed and Parthenium. It nutritionally supports the immune and intestinal systems. It is helpful for bronchitis, ear infections, flu, swollen lymph nodes and tonsillitis. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Lobelia |
| Concerns: |
Antispasmodic for Asthma / Respiratory Problems / Decongestant / Expectorant |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Lobelia can clear lympathic channels, open air passages and reduce pain. It is used as an antispasmodic for respiratory problems and muscle spasms. Lobelia and Capsicum in combination is effective because one can take it until the phlegm is vomitted up. Capsicum is a major stimulant for the circulatory system, as it influences blood flow. It is often combined with ginger. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Magnesium, Beta-Carotene, Bifidophilus Flora Force |
| Concerns: |
ASTHMA / HAY FEVER / COUGHS / BRONCHITIS / PNEUMONIA. Medical attention is needed to treat these problems. Nutritional support can accompany many medical prescriptions, particularly with viral pneumonia. This information is not intended to replace proper medical treatment, but only to support it nutritionally. Consult your health professional before using any supplements or before making changes in prescribed medications. The patient should eliminate dairy products, sugar, white flour, coffee, tea, soda, meat and drink plenty of liquids. In addition the patient should take large amounts of vitamins A, C, E, Zinc, Beta Carotene, and Germanium. |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
According to some, magnesium administered in large doses has stopped respiratory attacks. This may stop it, because it activates the ATP energy system. Bifidophilus flora force provides acidophilus and other friendly micro-organisms that aid digestion and assimilation of nutrients. They protect the body against yeast and other harmful micro-organisms. In addition they protect against diarrhea. This is particularly important after the flu and times when antibiotics have been used such as with pneumonia, bronchitis, and respiratory infections. Please be aware that herbs are nutritional supplements. As with all health problems, no specific herb or combination of herbs works for all people, because everyone's body is unique. The intent is to offer historical uses of herbs. Information and statements regarding herbs and dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Morinda (or Noni Juice) |
| Concerns: |
Inflammation of the Lungs |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Morinda or Noni has been used in Chinese medicine to tonify the kidneys and bones. It is also used by South Sea islanders as an overall fortifying tonic. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
MSM (MethylSulfonylMethane) |
| Concerns: |
Asthma / Bronchitis / Allergic Attacks |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
MSM eliminates an allergic response by stopping production of histamine. It is an organic sulfur compound in many foods (fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy. Sulfur is part of the cellular structure and is required for repair of the body. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Mullein |
| Concerns: |
Asthma / Respiratory Allergies / Emphysema |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Mullein oil is a very powerful lung remedy and works fast. Because it is soothing and lubricating, mullein is useful for chronic respiratory congestion. It heals weakened lung tissue and is useful for asthma, respiratory allergies, lymphathic congestion, swollen lymph glands and emphysema. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Olive Leaf Extract |
| Concerns: |
Viral Infections / Colds / |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Olive leaf extract is helpful for all kinds of infections: bacterial, viral, and fungal. Olive leaf is used for yeast and bacterial infections. It opens blocked pancreatic and bile ducts. Olive leaf can protect the heart, reverse hardening of the arteries, and help diabetes. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
Rosehips |
| Concerns: |
Asthma / Colds (general remedy for) / Fever (general remedy for) / Nose Bleeds due to colds |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Rosehips have been used nutritionally as a source of vitamin C and bioflavonoids. Commonly, it's used for colds, flu and immune system weakness. They are especially good for people who cannot tolerate vitamin C supplements. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
THIM-J |
| Concerns: |
Colds / Flu |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
THIM-J strengthens the thymus gland and is an overall nutritional supplement that builds the immune system. It contains rose hips, beta-carotene, broccoli, cabbage, parsley, red clover, wheat grass, eleuthero, and horseradish. |
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| Body System: |
The Respiratory System |
| Herbs Used: |
VS-C |
| Concerns: |
Viral Pneumonia Support |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
If the problem is viral pneumonia, VS-C could be effective in providing additional nutritional support. It contains dandelion room, bupleurum root, purslane, cinnamon, licorice root, ginseng root and other Chinese Herbs. VS-C is useful in cases when the immune system is weak, there are sores and/or fever. VS-C is a Chinese formula commonly used for herpes simplex virus, cold sores and canker sores. It is also useful for viral disorders where there's a weak immune system and fever with sores. It can be used for bacterial infections with fever and sores. |
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