| Asthma is a constant inflammatory ailment of the | | | | then adding ½ cup of honey. Take daily to ensure |
| respiratory structure that is recognized by attacks of | | | | that chestiness does turn into asthma. |
| wheezing, restriction in the chest and smallness of | | | | Liquorice root A strong decoction of this reasonably |
| breathing. Although the signs are the same but type of | | | | pleasant-tasting root relieves chesty colds if drunk |
| asthma varies. Some of these are Child onset asthma, | | | | daily. It is certainly an improvement on the old-fashioned |
| adult onset asthma, exercise onset asthma, cough | | | | cure-all of ½ pint of tar water taken daily. |
| onset asthma, working asthma, nocturnal asthma. | | | | Carrots Whilst I think that a Spartan diet of plain boiled |
| Many of the long term remedies given for asthma | | | | carrots for two weeks, as advocated in days paste |
| really act as cold preventatives and reduce catarrhal | | | | could not be bad for your there is not doubt that a |
| infection, generally improving the mind and body rather | | | | small glass of carrot juice taken daily reduces the risk |
| than actually curing the problem. | | | | of an asthma attack. |
| Diet Improve the diet and avoid those things which | | | | Castor oil cure Whip 25 g (1oz) of castor oil with 50g |
| may be harmful. Chocolate, cheese, tea, coffee and | | | | (20oz) of clear honey of mix 1 tablespoon of castor oil |
| cow's milk products are though to be detrimental | | | | with 1 tablespoon of cider vinegar. Taken daily either |
| although goat's milk, and yoghurt and cheese made | | | | remedy alleviates not only asthma symptoms but also |
| from it, had long been considered to be of benefit to | | | | those of catarrh and arthritis. |
| anyone suffering form chest ailments. Paradoxically, | | | | Vervain This is the sacred flower of the Druids which |
| lemons are of great benefit whilst other citrus fruits | | | | magicians wear. It is believed to be able to relieve any |
| may cause problems. Take additional vitamins A, E | | | | nervous disorders, so drink a glass of vervain |
| and B6. Keep your weight down but do not diet | | | | tea-flowers, leaf and stalk-immediately upon rising each |
| seriously enough to create problems of anxiety or | | | | morning. |
| unhappiness. If there is real difficulty in preventing | | | | For Immediate Relief |
| overweight take professional advice when will put you | | | | Massage With your patient sitting back to front on the |
| on the right path without causing stress. | | | | chair, as suggested earlier (page 75), massage the |
| Home Remedies for Asthma | | | | spine with both hands working from the bottom |
| Cabbages, nettles and onions All are of benefit to the | | | | upwards. The relieves stress and the uncomfortable |
| body in many ways. A good method of expressing | | | | ache in back and shoulders caused by fighting for |
| the fresh juice from cabbage is to soak the fresh | | | | breath. Also there is a small area in the hollow of the |
| green leaf in water until well saturated then wring out | | | | throat which, if massaged with the little finger, in a |
| the liquid and drink it daily. | | | | gentle circular movement without pressure, can bring |
| Garlic Chew 2 garlic cloves daily though this is of less | | | | almost magical relief. |
| value than the following recipe. | | | | Inhalnts The best inhalant that I know of is Friar's |
| Garlic Cure for Asthma | | | | balsam is boiling water. Another very mild one is the |
| 3 heads garlic | | | | leaves of mullein (verbascum thapsus). |
| 600 ml (1 mint) water | | | | Teas Thyme, marjoram, lavender, hyssop, eucalyptus, |
| 300 ml (1/2 pint) cider vinegar | | | | coltsfoot and lungwort are all antiseptic and break |
| 50g (20z) honey or sugar | | | | down mucus. |
| Peel the garlic cloves and simmer them gently in the | | | | A special Tea for Asthma |
| water for 20 minutes. Remove, drain and place in a jar. | | | | 1 part each cayenne, Iceland moss |
| Add the vinegar and honey or sugar to the garlicky | | | | Thyme, red clover, liquorice and horehound |
| water and boil until syrupy. Discharge over the garlic in | | | | 4 parts Irish moss |
| the jar and leave to cool before closing. Take one | | | | Mix together and make a tea using 1 teaspoon of the |
| clove with the syrup every day. This remedy is also | | | | mixture to 1 cup of boiling water. Take 1 tablespoon |
| said to get better the memory. | | | | four periods every day. |
| Irish moss Used in the next recipe this is an | | | | Heart's ease, honeysuckle or lobelia These are all |
| expectorant and helps you breathe more easily. | | | | old-fashioned medicines for asthma. Tinctures, teas |
| A Honey for Breathlessness | | | | and tablets can be brought from herbalists. |
| ½ onions | | | | Lemon juice Take 1 tablespoon of hot lemon juice, with |
| 2 cloves garlic | | | | or without honey, every 15 minutes. |
| 600 ml (1pint) Irish moss jelly | | | | Essential oils of eucalyptus, pine, rosemary and |
| ½ cup clear honey | | | | marjoram Blend 2 drops of each into 2 tablespoons of |
| Peel and chop the onion and garlic then simmer gently | | | | oil and rubs into the chest. |
| with the Irish moss until soft. Strain and allow cooling | | | | |