The Power of Vitamin C Herbs

Herbs,  and  Vitamin C

There are herbs that are naturally loaded with vitamin C which is a powerful benefit in maintaining a healthy immune system all year and or during a seasonal change. Herbal teas,  concoctions, syrups, tinctures, and juices can be made at home easily and inexpensively. 

For proper maintenance of all main systems vitamin C  herbs also can provide antioxidant properties. This means the less resistance a main system will have  and will distribute all necessary nutritional and medical properties as needed to each and every main system in its proper order and delivery method(s). 

Also a powerful note: Teas made for there anesthetic, antiseptic,antiviral,antibacterial properties. can be combined to make a powerful herbal aid. 

Anesthetic teas, Clove

Antiseptic Teas Thyme, Cinnamon,bee pollen, pine needle, cranberry, juniper berry

A few good Herbs loaded with vitamin C are:

Rose Hips: Very High Levels of Vitamin C present and a good formula additive e.g. Syrups, Teas , Concoctions for cold flus bronchitis and more.

Dandelion: High in Vitamins A, K, b6, b12 (achieved through summer pollination’s from bees) as well as manganese, magnesium and trace minerals of valium

Slippery Elm: High nutritional supplementation’s of vitamin c with a superfood classification through its nutritional properties.

Licorice:  A powerhouse of a healing herb that will heal any membrane wall as well as a good amount of vitamin C present to assists this process

Violet: Another primary source of vitamin c also to with high levels of antioxidants present as well as flavanoids and the ability to detox,

Elderberry: To very high in vitamin c and loaded with flavanoids for promoting a healthy respiratory system particularly.

A healthy Vitamin C daily Tonic/ Syrup.

You will need: 

• 2 tablespoons of dried elderberries
• 3 tablespoons of dried rose hips
• 4 tablespoons of dried dandelion( Root  preferred)
• 3 cups of filtered water or distilled water
• 1.5 cups of raw wildflower honey or a good food grade vegetable glycerine.

Directions:

Bring water to a hard boil add all herbs bring to a very low simmer and occasionally stir and cover saucepan.  This will retain any essential oils back into concoction let simmer on very low for 20-30 minutes until reduced by half. the more you let a concoction reduce the more of an extraction you will achieve and the more potent it will be but to long with some herbs will damage the enzymes in the herbs.  remove from heat let connection cool Strain and press herbs add honey or food grade vegetable glycerine bottle and use.

Dosing: ADULTS: 1 tablespoon every 6 hrs. When not sick and to take as a daily tonic take 1 tablespoon daily.

Children: Refer to Clarks rule to pediatric dosing. 

Preparing for a seasonal change "ELDER"

Preparing for a seasonal change  “Elderberry”

Elderberry also a member of the honeysuckle family is a powerhouse for aiding and maintaining the immune system possesses large levels of vitamin c and also has a presence of  Bioflavanoids help deter viral and bacterial infections from invading cells and replicating . The present Phytochemical in european elder help defeat viral infections. 
The bark and berries have been used to make tonics,teas,syrups, extracts and more

A few things Elder can be used for but not limited to are:

• Respiratory Infections
• Colds
• Flus
• Bronchitis
• Pneumonia
• sore throat
• Traditional Uses:
• Diarrhea
• fever
• boils
• blisters
• arthritis
• pain,
• sores
• swelling
• obesity
• headache
• eczema
• laryngitis

Secondly,

This is a great herb to combine with other herbs to achieve greater successful results. Example, combining equal parts of elder berries and echinacea not only is great for the immune system support but the diaphoretic properties that the elder plant possess’ will induce sweating and aid as a form of detox through the pores system. this is great for all types and severity levels of respiratory infections. 

The Elderberries used in the form as a syrup and with equal parts of Rose hips and even dandelion or oat straw and taken daily can aid as a powerful overall health tonic.

Recipe:

To make a daily Health Tonic take one equal part of the following( use this recipe as long as you are not allergic to ragweed or are sensitive to hay fever allergies):

• Elderberries
• Rose hips
• Oatstraw
• Dandelion

Directions:

Bring 2 cups of water to a hard boil then lower heat to low simmer, Add all herbs
let simmer on low for about 15 minutes ore until reduced to 1/2 (1 cup) take pot off heat let cool and strain and press well this is were a potato ricer comes handy. take the cooled liquid(concocton)  and add 1 cup of raw wildflower honey stir well until completely blended bottle and sore in refrigerator for up to 4 weeks if this is an adult tonic that has no problem with alcohol add 2 tablespoons of grain alcohol and mix well this will extend the shelf life to up to 2-3 months.

If you are allergic to ragweed or are hay fever sensitive omit the Oatstraw

Adult Dosage: 1 tablespoon daily each morning.

Children over the age of 5 years old refer to Clarks Rule of Pediatric dosing.

The power of Clove Essential oil

The Power of Clove Essential Oil

Due to its high O.R.A.C levels,  antimicrobial,anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, anti parasitic, anesthetic properties. This powerful essential oil packs a powerful punch so powerful it was used in the formulation of the true and traditional Thieves oil use during the black plague in France during the 15th century. Today it has many other uses as well such as:

Oral Care: due to its anesthetic properties acts as a  natural local anesthetic.
Anti-Parasitic: Will not only purge parasites from the intestines but kill any larva as well this is due to the high levels of Antioxidants scaled at (10 million O.R.A.C.)
Respiratory infections: this is due to its powerful anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties.
Diabetes: Its powerful and high antioxidants scaled at (10 million) and anesthetic, and anti-inflammatory properties are used in the formulations to aid peripheral neuropathy.
Rummatory Arthritis/ Muscle cramping: the high levels of antioxidants and the anesthetic, and anti-inflammatory  properties are used to help arthritic pain with its also antispasmodic properties.
Menstral Pain: The natural anesthetic properties help reduce the level of pain due to menstral cramps.
Skin Cancer: Its High levels of antioxidant scaled at (10 million O.R.A.C.)
The Antimicrobial properties of this oil in conjunction with high levels of antioxidant aid in helping reducing the growth of cancer cells.
Depression: Clove oil used with other essential oils creates an uplifting feeling

Other Hygienic and household cleaning properties:

Such As:

• Dust Mite Repellant
• Will also help keep red fire ants away
• When used with thyme and oregano and or cinnamon oil makes a powerful disinfecting spray air freshener/countertop cleaner

Note:When used with pure lemon or grapefruit will make a powerful air freshener to elevate mood changes and when added to 1 cup of baking soda makes a powerful rug and apohlstry freshener while expelling any dust mites.

A Summer Salsa/Cooler Recipe that is healthy and refreshing

A  Herbal Summer Salsa/Cooler Recipe that is healthy and refreshing

Fresh tomatoes are very refreshing all year long. Particularly when cool This very simple recipe is fun easy and inexpensive and packs medicinal properties as well.
You can even take this recipe and run it through a juicer or blender for a powerful cold tonic.

Recipe:

• 4 fresh beaf stake tomatoes diced
• 1/2 teaspoon of thyme powdered in a coffee grinder or herb mill as long as they are small.
• 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic
• 1/2 sweet yellow onion diced
• 4 sprigs of fresh cilantro

Directions: Add all ingredients together and mix with a pairs or clean hands or a wooden spoon.  you can  use right away but the longer it sits the better the flavors taste (this is known as a propagation period)

Note: adding a 1/2 cup of ice to this and ran through a blender makes a very refreshing Summer cooler for those night tiki parties or hot humid days as well as general barbecues.

Secondly, making this cooler during the winter months and heating it up in a saucepan makes an incredible soup bringing the summer right into the winter. also add more fresh cilantro and watch your mood changes from the gloominess of winter to a bright happy day of a new spring.

• Tomatoes, are loaded with vitamin C
• Thyme, has antibiotic properties and adds boldness and a fresh flavor to your salsa/ cooler.
• Garlic, Is a powerful antibiotic but to adds a summer flavor to your salsa and cooler.
• Onions, add a nice smooth sweetness and is has  powerful antioxidants for the respiratory system. (both nasal and bronchial)
• Fresh Cilantro, is very good for the blood and adds a bold freshness to the overall recipe with a very slight citrusy (lemon like flavor) it also aids in balancing blood sugar levels.

Top Natural Solutions for Pneumonia

Top Natural Solutions for Pneumonia;

Pneumonia is a respiratory system infection that severely weekend the immune system, swells the lung with a fiber like congestion of mucus. Bacterial and viral infections are retransmitted to other cells through this contaminated mucus/phlegm. it is vital to clear the lungs as quickly as possible to also reduce the added burdens on the immune system.

A few good methods to a solid and quick recovery are:

Thieves oil as a disinfectant of the environment and the lungs.

High doses of vitamin C for immune system recovery and support. See Vitamin C syrup recipe at bottom of this post. and importantly nutritional supplementation(s) and hydration especially with pure coconut water when possible this will help balance electrolytes.

• Mullen This herb will kill any virus on contact.
• Horehound. a powerful antibacterial/antiviral herb specifically for the respiratory system.
• for very severe cases use ground ivy( also known as creeping charlie)  but use sparingly.
• Garlic and onion syrup for its powerful immune system support and antibacterial and antiviral properties.

If White Blood Cell  count drops to a low level make a concoction of Astragulus root or Echinacea root to increase white blood cell count.

The Goal is to clear the mucus from the respiratory system, purify the blood from toxins (dandelion Root,Burdock Root) and eliminate any fever if present( Yarrow Root, White willow bark) and aid in the recovery of a healthy immune system, Then providing nutritional supplementation ( Slippery Elm Gruel is Great for this and is safe even for infants)

Herbal Recipes:

Garlic Onion Syrup

1/2 Yellow Onion Diced Fine

2 cloves of fresh peeled and pressed garlic

2 tablespoons of dried mullein leaf

2 cups of distilled water

1/4 cup of food grade vegetable glycerine

1 cup of raw unfiltered wildflower honey (from a domestic bee keeper.)

Directions: distilled water and vegetable glycerine mix very well until clear 

bring to a boil 

add all ingredients except honey 

Cover saucepan and lower heat to a low simmer stirring every so often for 30 minutes or until reduced by half.

take off heat and let cool 

Press well using a potato ricer or strainer

Add honey to pressed liquid and mix well 

Bottle and refrigerate this syrup should lat 3-4 weeks so make in small quantities.

Dosage: Adult take 3 times daily

this recipe can be double or tripled 

Vitamin C Syrup:

1/4 cup of elderberries

1/3 cup of rose hips

1 tablespoon of fresh grated ginger root

2 cups of distilled water

1 cup of honey

1/3 cup of vegetable glycerine

1 cinnamon stick

8 cloves

1/2 teaspoon of thyme

Directions:

Add distilled water and glycerine to a saucepan mix well and until clear, bring to a boil, add all ingredients except honey, stir well and cover and lower heat to a low simmer let simmer for 30 minutes or until reduced by one half press or strain very well add honey to the pressed liquid mix well and bottle and refrigerate this syrup lats only 3-4 weeks before it begins to loose its  potency. make in small batches. But this recipe can be doubles and or tripled

Dosage: ADULT: 1 tablespoon ever hour when sick, or otherwise 1 tablespoon daily for overall good healthy and immune system support. A great syrup for transitioning through seasonal changes.

Thieves oil Recipe:

2 tablespoons tea tree essential oil

1/2 tablespoon cinnamon essential oil

1 tablespoon oregano essential oil

1 tablespoon clove essential oil

1 tablespoon lemon essential oil

2 tablespoon Eucalyptus essential oil

4 ounces of jojoba oil 

Mix all ingredients well and let propagate overnight .

use 6 drops in a 2 gallon simple steam vaporizer or 2-3 drops in a diffuser or follow manufacturers directions to its size. let run continuous 

Making a herbal concoction:

add 4 tablespoons of dried herb bring  2 cups of water to a hard boils add herbs and cover and bring to a low simmer let simmer for 30 minutes or until reduced by 1/2 press and strain drink as per dosage hot. if necessary use food grade vegetable glycerine as a sweetener or raw wildflower honey. to taste. NO Milk or Dairy.

Antibiotic Resistant Modifiers

"Antibiotic Resistant Modifiers"

TARGET: All Main Systems, 
SURVIVAL: Medicine

There are diseases and illness’  out their that are  antibiotic resistant this means they cannot be treated with antibiotics, simply because the bacteria changes and becomes tolerable to the antibiotic treatment . (in simple form) however there are powerful herbs and I mean powerhouses that are classified as “ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT MODIFIERS”  these are herbs that make the new bacteria non tolerable to the natural properties within the herb this is achieved through anti oxidation process’ and oxygenation process’ that the herbs also provides. Some process’ may, (depending on the bacteria) need to either inhibit or create a calcium channel(s)

Calcium Channels are molecular structures in the body which allow cells to transmit electrical charges to each other through the calcium channel.

Calcium is a vital signaling molecule that mediates muscle contraction, neurotransmission, gene expression and more. There are two main types of calcium channels; voltage-gated calcium channels, which open in response to changes in membrane potential and ligand-gated calcium channels,

Furthermore, Herbal extraction(s) Essential oils, Tinctures, Concoctions with high levels of concentrated enzymes( achieved through forced distillation and or cold infused (Single, Double, or Triple) or reduction methods to achieve a concentrated extraction aid in in coping with methicillin resistance.


A few powerful herbs that are ( but not limited to!!!):

Antibiotic resistant modifiers are:
Please note these are SUPER powerhouse herbs
Garlic: This herb increases both oxygenation and circulation and has the potential(depending on the bacteria to create calcium channels, This is due to the reaction(s) from acylcine which is a powerful antibody itself.
Lavender: for its anti-microbil  and antibacterial properties
Thyme:This her ha a very high O.R.A.C. level to decrease oxidation as well as provide antibodies to defeat the bacteria while confining it to a specific region. this region calcium channels are inhibited to prevent distribution throughout through these channels while also providing a means for oxidation.
Clove: A powerful antiviral,Antibacterial with anesthetic properties to aid in the relief of stress applied to a main system by slowing and or completed defeating the antibody resistance with its anistetic properties
Cayenne: This herb increases oxygenation of the blood while increasing circulation,creating calcium channels
White willow bark Thin and increases blood flow to deliver larger amounts of oxogen when called for by a main system.
Slippery Elm:this herb provides nutritional support while creating calcium channels
Ginger Root: This is a powerful antiviral that to aids in the relief of stress on all the main systems as well as the skeletal muscular system.
Oregano: for its powerful anti-viral anti-bacterial properties ( primary with greek oregano)
Cinnamon: for its antiseptic properties no virus or bacteria mutation(s) can live within the antiseptic properties of cinnamon.
Goldenseal: for the purity and powerful antiseptic properties
Bee Pollen/Propolis: for its powerful and purest form  of antiseptic properties along with the truest and purest unsynthesized form of B complex vitamins ,Enzymes, amino acids and nutrition(s) this is achieved from the cross pollination patterns of the bees during collection of pollen.This alone helps maintain a healthy Central nervous system and immune system

NOTE:
There are other Antibiotic Resistant Modifier herbs within Traditional, Egyptian, Greek,Chinese and Ayurveda Medicine. Which we will begin to get into VERY SHORTLY!!! These herbs date back over 3,500 years with great success.

References:
Dr Shook
Dr John Christopher  (Garlic)
Dr James Duke, PH.D. (Lavender)
Jethro Kloss 

Research Article
In Vitro Antibacterial and Antibiotic Resistance Modifying Effect of Bioactive Plant Extracts on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis

Herbs for Congestion

Herbs For  Congestion:

Target: Respiratory System

Category: Medicine

Excessive Mucus/phlegm  cause excessive stress on the respiratory system as well as the Central Nervous System.  Excessive mucus build up excretes through an airway passage/opening(s) causing irritation to both nasal and bronchial passageways . Excessive amounts of phlegm or mucus can trigger a bronchial spasm which in tern causes more irritation. The first thing we have to do is determine what is the cause of the Congestion (cold, Flu, Allergies etc) ?

If congestion is caused by allergens then histamines may of been released by pollen or a food or dairy enzyme.  if this is the case we need a herb with anti-histamine properties, and for this particular scenario Licorice Root would be the Herb of Choice taken as a tea. But this herb can effect blood pressure levels if you have a blood pressure problem do not use this herb.

If Congestion is caused by excessive coughing  then their may be a bronchial spasm present, In this case we need a herb with antispasmodic properties; Cayenne tincture is a wonder of an antispasmodic but just 1/4 to 1/2 of a drop of tincture on the tongue or 1 drop of tincture  in 6 ounces of warm water.

Expectorants:
These are herbs that will expell mucus and or phlegm and these herbs must to be used carefully such as anise seed is a powerful expectorant and if taken before you go to bed you will be up all night bringing up mucus and or phlegm  The best way to take this is in a tea form as the heat will aid in breaking up the large amounts of phlegm into smaller quantities to be expelled. When broken up in smaller amounts there is an unlikely hood of a bronchial spasm to become present.

A few Good Expectorant Herbs are but not limited to: 

• Anise
• Peppermint
• horehound
• mullein
• wild cherry
• licorice
• elecampane

Demuculant: These are herbs that aid the mucus membrane with a soothing effect by softening the mucus membrane. As they soften the mucus membrane it begging the healing process.

A few Good Demuculant herbs:

• Licorice:
• Slippery Elm Bark
• Marshmallow Root
• Mullein
• Irish Moss
• Comfrey
• Cornsilk
• Flaxseed

A Powerful Lung Tonic:

• 1/2 ounce Comfrey root
• 1/2 ounce Horehound
• 1/2 ounce Elecampane root
• 1/2 ounce Ground Ivy
• 1/2 ounce of Ginger Root
• 1/2 ounce Cayenne
• 1 1/2 lbs of raw wildflower honey

Directions:
simmer the first four herbs in 3 pints of water for 25 minutes strain over the ground ivy and cayenne  add the honey while hot. allow to cool and bottle.

Dosage: “Adults” 1-2 tablespoons every 2 hours.

Recipe #2

Another Powerful Healing Tonic:

• 1 ounce of Horehound
• 1 ounce of Mullein
• 2 ounces of Licorice Root
• 1/2 ounce ground ivy

Directions 
bring 16 ounces of water to a hard boil
add all herbs lower heat to a low simmer
simmer for 15 minutes
let cool and bottle
Dosage: “Adults”6 ounces 2 times daily

A  SYRUP recipe to sooth a sore throat:

• 1 ounce licorice root
• 1 ounce marshmallow root
• 1 ounce wild cherry bark
• 1 pint raw wildflower honey
• 1 1/2 pints of distilled water

Directions:

Bring distilled water to a boil  add honey lower to a low simmer for 20 minutes Remove any scum
Add herbs  keep on a low simmer for 20 additional minutes
Remove from heat and let cool strain and bottle and keep in a cool place
Dosage: “Adults” 1 tablespoon as needed.

Herbal Solutions for Nasal Infections

Target: Respiratory System

Survival: Medicine

Herbs for Sinus Infections:

There are some great herbal aids for sinus infections. Teas are the best because of the steam like warmth provide better purification(antiseptic) as well as creating a greater absorption.  mouth rinses are as well good providing anti-septic, anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties

Sinus infections are primarily caused by toxin overload and create a bacteria haven causing excess mucus. This in tern causes a stress on the respiratory and central nervous system and immune system because now these systems have to work harder to maintain a minimal of good health causing tiredness, fatigue, irritability, headache. and cold like symptoms as well as excessive mucus flow. (nasal drip).

The key to helping a sinus infection is to detox the nasal and bronchial passages from both bacterial and viral and microbial properties then to aid in relief of the mucus membrane from excessive drainage of mucus throughout then to begin the actual healing process.

Also it is important to stay away from all dairy products to reduce any additional enzymes that will create unnecessary mucous and mucous membrane irritation(s)

Some Good herbal teas are as follows:

Echinacea/ Goldenseal: anti-bacterial anti-septic
Thyme: anti-bacterial/ anti- viral
Oregano: Anti-Bacterial, Anti- Viral
Apple Cider vinegar:  antiseptic and demuculant
Cinnamon: ( well diluted and in very small doses) Anti-septic
Licorice root: for its powerful healing properties of membrane walls
Lavender: anti-microbial
Marshmallow Root: demuculant will help sooth irritated membrane walls.

A Powerful Herbal Nasal Spray:

For near imediate relive from nasal infections use the following recipe in a nasal sprayer 2 times daily
You will need:
1 tablespoon of dried godenseal root
1 tablespoon of echinacea root
1 cup of distilled water
Directions:
Bring 1 cup of distilled water to a boil in a non aluminum saucepan add herbs and stir well cover and lower heat to a low simmer for 30 minutes. Let cool and stain 3 times through a coffee filter or a fine cotton cloth.  fill nasal sprayer and breath in through each nostril while spraying into while closing the other nostril.  this can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days before a new batch is needed to be made.

For more severe cases add 1 tablespoon of raw wildflower honey into mixture and completely disolve before adding to sprayer ( when adding honey you do not have to refrigerate and the shelf life will be good for an easy 10 days.
Your sinus' will immediately decongest and clear the nasal and upper nasal passages, this is due to the powerful detox and antiseptic properties in the berberine in the golden seal root. The anti bacterial properties in the echinacea will help with any bacterial infections that may be present and in a very mild way aid in strengthening the immune system subliminally.

A few good mouth rinses:

Thyme, peppermint:This will act as a antiseptic while opening both the nasal and bronchial passages.
Apple Cider Vinegar; For its antibacterial properties and healing properties from the present levels of pectin.

A good mouth rinse/Gargle Recipe for nasal infections:

You will need: 

• 2 tablespoons of dried thyme leaves
• 16 oz. of distilled water
• 3 tablespoons of dried marshmallow root
• 2 drops of Pre-diluted essential oil of oregano to 2 percent 
• 2 tablespoons Apple Cider vinegar
• 2 drops of Pre-diluted essential oil of peppermint  (or 2 tablespoons of dried peppermint leaves)
• 2 tablespoons of dried licorice root herb

Directions: 
Bring  distilled water to a boil and add all dried herbs,  Bring heat to a very low simmer, Place a lid on the pot (any herbal oils distilled will return to the water)
for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, Press and strain soaked herbs into a sterile jar.

rinse or gargle 2-3 times a day this will also help a sore and irritated throat especially due to mucus drain/drip.

Note if you have blood pressure issues do not use licorice root 

The Power of herbs for Preppers Series "MULLEIN"

The Power of Herbs for Preppers Series “Mullein”

Target: Respiratory System
Survival: “Medicine”

Mullein  has a towering stalk which bears tiny yellow flowers which have antiseptic properties and when a tea is made then cooled can be used as a mouth rinse.
The leaves have the shape of a tobacco leaf but feal like flannel to touch, tiny like hair follicles should be washed off because they can cause irritation to some individuals. but overall this plant packs a powerhouse of a punch for overall respiratory issues regardless of the severity in both Adults and in Children.
Mullen Leaf is a powerful respiratory herb that is potent and targets the Respiratory system: Its properties consist of anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory. Mullen has other uses but we will focus on the respiratory system in this post.

Also the small yellow flowers that appear at the top of the stalk and because of their antiseptic properties they  make a good healing tea for the lungs.

A few uses of Mullein targeting the respiratory system( but not limited to)

• Tuberculosis
• Bronchtis
• Pneumonia
• Colds
• Flu
• Asthma
• Inflammation
• Sores
• Tumors

There are no serious side effect, however excess usage can cause an upset stomach.

Dosage:(ADULT) Liquid Extract: 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon daily. TINCTURE:1/4 to 1 teaspoon 3 to 4 times daily.
Dried Mullein Flowers: 1 to 2 teaspoons in a cup of 8 ounces of boiling water steeped for 30 minutes. once or twice a day. For Children dosages refer to Clarks rule of pediatric dosing on the here

Mullein tea recipe:

You will need:
10 ounces of boiling water
2 teaspoons of dried mullein leaves

Directions: Add dried herb in a tea ball or infuser ,add boiling water and let steep a min of 30 minutes.

The Power of Herbs for Preper Series "Bronchitis and Pneumonia"

The Power of Herbs for Preper Series 

"Bronchitis and Pneumonia"

Target: Respiratory System

Survival: Medicine

This simple Recipe will knock out bronchitis and aid in the healing of Pneumonia.

You will need:

• Tea Ball or infuser
• 12 ounces of Boiling Water
• 1 teaspoon of dried Horehound Herb
• 1 teaspoon of dried Mullen flows or leaf
• 1/2 tablespoon of dried licorice root.

Notes: If you d not have these herbs on hand purchase a high quality tea that is preferable organic. Then Open the teabags to formulate with the proper measure(s) Secondly,  Do not add milk or sweetener to this at all and stay away from all dairy, alcohol and smoking.

Directions:  Place herbs in a tea ball or infuser and pour a hard boiling water over them. Let steep for a min. of 1 hour. and Take Twice daily

This recipe is different from the others because The majority measure of herb(also none as a “NOTE”) nearly overpowers but note completely. The power of licorice is amazing due to its Constitutes: (which are many ) Triterpenes of the oleanane type,mainly glycyrrhizin and its agylconeglycyrrhetinic acid, liquiritic acid, glycyrrhetol,
glabrolide, isoblabrolide, licoric acid, andphytosterols; Flavonoids and isoflavonoids: to list a few. 

Precaution: Do not use licorice root in this herbal combination if you have blood pressure problems. Licorice root can elevate blood pressure in certain individuals.

The Power of Herbs for Preppers “Herbs for the Lungs”

The Power of Herbs for Preppers “Herbs for the Lungs”

Also se our posts: "SLEEPING WITH AN ONION"

and "Herbs for Congestion"

Target: Respiratory System

Survival: Medicine

The respiratory system is a main system not only because it is a main system because All molecules,enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and blood matter need and transport oxogen which is transported throughout the body by and through molecular transformation(s)  a molecule is amended to incorporate the oxogen to build a necessary molecular cluster for delivery. this transformation is called or known as a synthisazation process  this is the process that a molecule allows and or calls upon 02 levels to bind to it. 

The h2o  bound to the molecule once synthesized become a component of the molecular structure. it the molecule is now ready with its necessary composition for distribution to specific and or multiple organs and other main systems 

Once the Molecule has been fully composed of all necessary components ( h20,Vitamin, Amino acid, and mineral enzymes) it know is ready to bind to other molecules in an array format to the infinite. (never stops processing). 

Some powerful top herbs for the lungs are:( but not limited to)
Chickweed: used as a herbal coolant and mucus expectorant and also has anti inflammatory properties.
Comfrey: an anti inflammatory that picks up the immune system
Licorice Root: this root will not only act as an expectorant but also begin the healing process of the lungs inner wall lining.
Marshmallow Root: this herb is a muculent and will line the lung with a new mucus me brain particularly in week lungs due to smoking or even enficema
Mullen: this herb has a phytochemical and enzymes that give it expectorant and cleansing properties.
Horehound: Horehound a herb use for nearly 2k years particularly in Jerusalem also named Balotta is used to heal Bronchitis.
Ground Ivy: This Pesky Weed we are always trying to get rid of has powerful healing properties particularly with enficema.
White Willow: This herb is great for chest pains
Garlic: A natural anti biotic with anti viral properties
Raw Onion: The powerful scent of a fresh cut raw onion acts as a natural air purifier read our post sleeping with an onion.

Adult Dosing; 
Mullen Tea 1 cup 3 times daily.
Marshmallow root Tea. 1 cup up to 3 times a day
Ground Ivy:  1/2 teaspoon dried herb in a 8 ounce cup of water for 4-5 minutes 1-2 times daily for no more than 3 days.
Chickweed: 1/4 teaspoon steeped in boiling water for 5 minutes  or an eyedropper of tincture in 6 ounces of hot water 3 times daily
Licorice Root  1 teaspoon in boiling hot water steeped for 10-15 minutes ( Roots and Seed herbs Require more steeping time to extricate vital healing enzymes). 1 dropperful of tincture in a 8 ounce cup of hot water 2-3 times a day

Precautions:

Ground Ivy overdose has been said  to Kill horses. Use with caution and do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. or with children or infants.
Licorice root : Do not use if you have blood pressure problems.

Powerful Lung Tonic Recipe:

• 1 teaspoon of licorice root
• 1/2 teaspoon of horehound
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground ivy

Direction:
 Place herbs in a tea ball or infuser pour boiling water over herb let steep for 10 minutes and press soaked herbs in infuser or tea ball with a clean teaspoon.
Add 1 teaspoon of RAW wildflower honey or Food grade vegetable glycerine.
“This Tonic Has a bitter taste” but is very powerful in healing. Do not take dairy during use of these herbs . Dairy will irritate any sores or lung infections thus increasing pain.

Lung Tonic #2 Recipe

• 1 teaspoon of horehound
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground ivy
• 1/4 teaspoon of cayanne
• 1 teaspoon of ginger root
• 1 teaspoon of comfrey
• 1 teaspoon of cud weed
• 1 teaspoon of elecampane

Direction:
 Place herbs in a tea ball or infuser pour boiling water over herb let steep for 10 minutes and press soaked herbs in infuser or tea ball with a clean teaspoon.
Add 1 teaspoon of RAW wildflower honey or Food grade vegetable glycerine.

This Tonic Has a bitter taste but is very powerful in healing. Do not take dairy during use of these herbs . Dairy will irritate any sores or lung infections thus increasing pain.

The Power of Herbs Series "Licorice Root"

The power of Licorice Root:

Target: Respiratory System
Survival: Medicine

I will begin by saying that licorice root is a powerful healing herb internally as well as externally. Licorices' healing is usually  performed after an internal detox, but not necessary for the healing enzymes to work. however licorice root is also good for the respiratory system.

Other uses for Licorice Root are: bronchitis, coughing, mucus membrane inflammation, respiratory disease, stomach inflammations, ulcers.
licorice can be also used for canker sores, boils, epilepsy, earache, eye inflammation, snake bite , viral hepatitis and much more.
licorice's photo chemical components are among the best studied in all of herbal medicine. two major ingredients glycyrrhizin and glycyrrhetinic acid, but even without them the herb in the form of deglycyrrhizinated licorice , retains the healing powers of licooricone and related flavanoids.
licorice is also know will for aiding in inflammation, viral and bacterial infections, sex hormones, sugar metabolism, and also with Cayenne together will aid in the event of anaphalatic shock/attack.

Dosage: capsules 200 mg. daily, 1/2 teaspoon of liquid extract, or 1 eye dropper full of licorice tincture in a 6 ounce glass of warm filtered water. in the case of ulcers 380 mg.capsules are needed 3 times daily.

Precautions,   Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding, or have high blood pressure,hypertension, kidney or liver problems,diabetes or heart disease.

Some other herbs that work well with 
Licorice; Cayenne, Burdock root, Dandelion root, Chamomile

Licorice Root Tea Recipe:

1 tablespoon of dried herb steeped in 10 ounces of boiling water for 5-10 minutes especially if you are using roots. strain and drink no milk or sugar.

The Power of Herbs for Preppers Series "Horehound"

Target: Respiratory System

Survival: Medicine

The Power of Horehound for preppers

 This powerful herb has been used for over 200 years and also called "Billotta" Let me just begin by saying “No home should be without this herb" It is an amazing herb for bloating, gas, bronchitis, colds flus, indigestion, coughing, gallbladder disease, laryngitis,lack of appetite, liver disease, high blood pressure, irregular heart rhythm, diabetes and much more.

Its medicinal properties demonstrates that horehound is great for breaking up phlegm and reliving bronchial congestion.

its powerful expectorant properties allows it to break up phlegm and because of its compositions of marribunic acid it also helps stabilize the heart rhythm.

This herb works very well with Dandelion and licorice root. and the 3 combined create one powerhouse of a wallop to any respiratory infection. 

Dosage

on half teaspoon of horehound syrup or liquid extract , or 2 to 6 tablespoons of fresh horehound juice or taken as a tea daily

Precautions

Large amounts can have a laxative effect and may disturb a heart rhythm. the plants juice may irritate the skin of certain sensitive people.

Horehound Tea Recipe

1 tablespoon of horehound leaves
1 teaspoon of raw wildflower honey
1/4 teaspoon of pure lemon juice or raw unfiltered organic apple cider vinegar

Place herb in a tea ball or infuser and let steep in 8 ounces of hot water for 10-15 minutes. Note this is a natural litter tea both the apple cider vinegar and raw wildflower honey will help out with this.

ADD NO MILK OR SUGAR it will defeat the medicinal properties and render the tea useless!

The TRUE Natural Energy

"TRUE"Natural Energy"

This Bold but gentle Reddish in color herb is amazing for "TRUE" Natural Energy.From Africa this herb will produce energy naturaily, is loaded with minerals, High in antioxidants and low in tannic acid. This Bush like herb produces energy naturally and directly from the liver.  But most of all this herb is naturally decaffeinated as well. It is also said to have effects on both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. This herb is also naturally sweet and does not need any sweetener whatsoever.
God Bless,

           African Rooibos Red tea is an amazing herb that supplements low energy levels with a highly integrated molecular composition(s) that fully and seamlessly integrates with all the main systems particularly the Central Nervous System.

All through nutrition and because of this there are no synthetic(s) of energies of any type present. Due to the Element of minerals, antioxidants and low levels of tannic acid allows the Liver to provide natural energy levels directly to all main systems that invoke or call upon it through the chemical composition or neurotransmitter(s) e.g. GABA, ACH, etc. Because of its high levels of antioxidants this is a powerhouse solution to fight free radicals which cause many aliments and both physical and mental limitations.

It also helps the following:

• Improves Circulation
• Relieves stomach complaints
• Reduction of Spasms
• Lowers Blood pressure
• Aids in the absorption of iron
• Can Relieve Skin conditions
• Aids in Parkinson's and Alzheimers disease Drinking rooibos tea regularly can protect against a process known as lipid peridoxation.
• and much more…

It is like drinking Coffee but without the caffeine !!! and a whole lot more...

How to make African Rooibos Tea:

1. Take 2 teaspoons in a tea ball or infuser with 8 ounces of water.
2. Let steep for 4-5 minutes.
3. No Milk or sweetener is needed 
4. Drink as needed.

Always remember there are herbs that act almost immediately and thee are herbs that take time for the body to acclimate to the formula. (absurd, adjust  and balance) Read our post on The Vitality of PH Balance.

Natural Solutions for Congestion

Natural Solutions For Congestion

Also read our post sleeping with an onion!

Sinus and lung congestions are effects of an lineament infection. But what happens when Congestion occurs? 

First of Congestion is caused by a weekend or stressed immune system, which then passes stress onto the main systems, but particularly the Central Nervous System. and this infection can block the neurotransmitter ACH, With this being done histamines are released into the blood and to a degree before the vascular systems dilate otherwise we would have anaphalatic shock present. So as a result we get and increase production(s) of mucous membrane.  when mucus congeals it forms a phlegm like substance that is molecularly heavier in wright both and in volume and then due to excessive stress on the main systems needs to excrete or exit. from the lungs through the airway(s) nose and throat.  So we need to do a few thing to achieve a natural countermeasure:
1. Produce antihistamines ( to counter the realease of histamines).
2. initiate and maintain  a healthy immune system for optimal healing 
3. supply demuculant(s) to the existing condition This will help expel Phlegm an uncoagulated mucus' while antihistamines begin to work.
4. use of a antispasmodic to help calm coughing due to muscular spasms of the throat( Cyane is great for this) (1 drop per 6 ounces of warm water) use as needed.

IMPORTANT! Begin the healing process nutritionally:

Providing a Lung lung and blood  detox is vital (chicory tea is a great lung detox.) dandelion and burdock root is also great for purifying the blood of toxins and neurotoxins. Secondly, WE need to regain all nutritional values to maintain a healthy immune system and main systems.I recommend the following

Tea Recipes:

I. 1 tablespoon of dried chicory or 1 handful of fresh but bruce the stems and leave or dice it up  add boiling water let steep for 4-5 minutes (twice daily)

II. Burdock root and dandelion tinctures add 1 eyedropper full of either tincture to 6 ounces of hot filtered water and mix well and let sit for 10-20 seconds drink twice a day for 5 days  No dairy or sugar during these days 

Be Pollen for it will provide all the nutrients needed to initiate and maintain a healthy immune system.

Slippery Elm Bark will help begin the healing go the organs by providing nutrient to them and assisting in maintaining a healthy immune system.

Marshmallow root to be used as a Demuculant and to help sooth irrupted membrane walls due to overactive spasmodic activities (coughing) sneezing) deep or short.

Wild Cherry Bark  can be used as an expectorant in severe cases.take 1 eyedropper 1/2 eye dropper in a 6 oz. glass of filtered or distilled warm water

Steam inhalation as an expectorant and antiposmadic:

Take a non metallic pot filled with distilled water and use Peppermint or eucalyptus essential oil 3 drops of either  after the water becomes  boiling  then place a towel over your head to catch as much steam as possible by closing your eyes and breathing in with both your nose and throat but primarily with your bout peppermint and eucalyptus will both open the airways by calming the mucus membrane spasmodic activity.

Another method is to take 4 cups of distilled water and once the water begins to boil add slowly 1 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar this will help break up and expel the phlegm as well as detoxify the airways of histamines.

Another therapeutic way to cleanse your airways of mucus is Cinnamon take 4 cup of distilled water and bring it to a boil lower heat and maintain a simmer add 2 tablespoons of cinnamon or 2 cinnamon sticks let simmer for 20 seconds  then close your eyes and take a few SHORT breathes bathing in the cinnamon steam. Cinnamon is a natural antiseptic and will also help Colds, Flus, Bronchitis and phuemonias.

Herbal Remedies for Congestions:

Apple Cider vinegar Tonic: Tea !0 ounces of distilled or filtered water, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar mix and heat in a non metallic pot then add 2 tablespoons of raw wildflower honey. drink as needed.

This will help drain the sinus' thus helping a potential infection to heal.

Herbs used to dry up the sinus' 

marshmallow root, goldenseal, chaparal, burdockroot, parsely, lobelia, and cayenne.