I am recovering from the flu, and am at the "cough your guts out" portion of the "program". My neck is sore from coughing, as is my chest and muscles I didn't know I had. I used ginger tea for the sore throat, which really helped, but the honey and onion cough "syrup" is just NO good for my stomach. Any help is much appreciated!
Hello.
Here is some advice from Susun from the Q&A database:
www.healing-wise.com/Remedies-Lung-Issues.htm
Slippery Elm lozenges which you can find at health food stores, and wild cherry cough syrup can also provide relief. Linden flower infusion can be soothing as well, especially when cooked down into a decoction. Elecampane tincture is invaluable for combating lung infections, and Elder syrup eases persistent coughs.
Here is an article on how to avoid the flu, with specifics for Elecampane and Elder, www.susunweed.com/herbal_ezine/November04/healingwise.htm
Elecampane (Inula helenium)
The tincture of this root is a favorite for clearing lung infections and countering the flu. The usual dose is 10-15 drops 2-3 times a day, but I would increase the dose to 6 times a day in an acute situation. I expect to see results within a day or less. I would only take elecampane if I had an active infection; it has little protective value. I never use elecampane capsules.
Elder (Sambucus canadensis)
Elder flowers are a nice remedy for those with a feverish cold, but for those with the flu, I prefer elder berries. The most common way to take them is in the form of a syrup. The immune enhancing properties of elder berries are renowned in Europe and slowly gaining popularity in the United States. Elder berry syrup also eases coughs and lung congestion.
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