Natural Remedies 4 Colds and Flu

Below is an excerpt from our free ebook "Remedies 4 Colds & Flu". The ebook has many more recpies (both herbal and essential oil recipes) as well as information on caring for someone with a cold or the flu.

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Ward off the all-too-common cold or flu with a great natural healing remedy

If you begin to feel any symptoms, crush (crushing releases an enzyme to help with digestion. If you have the time, also wait five to 15 minutes, to further enhance the effect of the enzyme) two Cloves of Garlic and chop into the size of small aspirin. Then swallow with water. Do this up to three times a day if you can for several days and hopefully, your symptoms will go away!

If you're concerned about chasing off anyone who comes close to you, chew on some Fennel seeds (found in the spice section of your grocery store -- they're pretty tasty) or some Parsley.

To try and prevent getting a cold or the flu at all, chop up one or two Cloves three or four times a week and take as above.

Antibacterial Room Spray

Here is an excellent antiseptic and freshening room spray. It contains Lavender and Thyme oils, both of which are antiseptic and specific to lung infections. If you are traveling, you might like to use it in your hotel room.

Fill a 2-ounce glass spray bottle with distilled water.

Add to it 7 drops of Lavender oil and 4 drops of Thyme oil.

Replace the spray top and spray!

Essential oils for congestion

Eucalyptus Globulous, Eucalyptus Radiata, Rosemary, Lavender Spike and Tea Tree.

They loosen congestion, help fight viral and bacterial infections while lifting the spirits. Mix 10 drops in 1 Tablespoon Carrier Oil and massage upper chest and back. or Place 3 drops on a tissue and inhale, pause and inhale again.

Eucalyptus to ease sinus, colds, flu

Here is a recipe for the common cold using Eucalyptus:

Use the following oils in a hot bath. Lie back and inhale deeply:

Thyme 2 drops
Tea Tree 2 drops
Eucalyptus 1 drop
Lemon 3 drops

For the steam inhalation method, use one drop each of the following: Thyme, Tea Tree, Lavender, and Clove.

Carry with you a tissue on which you have placed one drop each of Thyme, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, and Clove, and inhale deeply whenever possible.

Massage around the chest, neck, and sinus area (forehead, nose, and cheekbones) with the following:

Lemon 1 drop
Eucalyptus 2 drops
Rosemary 3 drops

Diluted in 1 teaspoon Massage Oil.

Homemade Nasal Inhaler

For those nasal allergy symptoms

You'll need:

rock salt
2 d. Eucalyptus
2 d. Rosemary
1 d. Peppermint

Put a few pieces of rock salt into a glass vial, add the eos. The salt will absorb the oil. Use to inhale the vapors when you have a cold or sinus congestion

Homemade VapoRub

Melt a small jar of petroleum jelly (Vaseline) without overheating it. When it turns to liquid, add 2 drops each of Peppermint, Eucalyptus, and Pine Essential Oils. Stir them in, and mix well. Pour the mixture back in to a clean jar, re-label and seal as soon as it reaches room temperature.

Cold and Flu Bath

5 d. Eucalyptus
5 d. Peppermint
4 d. Lavender

Add 7 d. Thyme for chest congestion. Add oils to 1/4 cup Epsom Salts or Baking Soda. Add to running bath water and soak 15-20 mins.

Cold Prevention Tea

1 part Horsetail
1 part alfalfa
1 part nettle
1 part Red Clover
1 part Red Raspberry
Licorice, Orange peel, or Anise seed to taste

Pour a quart of boiling water over two to four tablespoons of Herbs; cover and steep for at least 10 minutes-even overnight; strain.

Liniment for Colds and Chest Tightness

Add 1 cup of finely chopped Garlic to 1 cup of boiling lard. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 2 hours. Remove from heat and strain the Garlic from the oil. Place in a container with a tight-fitting lid.

Nasal Congestion Quick Fix

Nothing works faster to clear clogged sinuses than horseradish. The oils in this plant boost Circulation in your nasal passages, which then loosens mucus.

Mix a teaspoon of grated fresh horseradish with a little apple cider vinegar or honey, and eat it on toast (the vinegar and honey take the edge off the potent horseradish taste).

Inhale deeply as you grate the horseradish; the fumes alone will start breaking up your congestion.

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Immunity Plus - For full immune system support

Congesto-K Pillow Spritzer - To keep airways clear and aid in relaxation and restful sleep

Congesto-K KiddieRub - Chest massage oil for a child's congested nose and chest

Viral-Protec - an excellent formula, helping give your immune system that extra 'edge' when it is needed.

KiddieBoost - Support healthy immune functioning in children

KiddieCool - Helps to calm, soothe and reduce fever in children

Throat and Tonsil Dr. - To soothe the throat, promote tonsil health, & support immune functioning

ComfiCoff - Naturally eases throat and chest discomfort

Sniffly Sprinkles - Helps keep airways open and children breathing easy