Off subject, but what do you think of tribulus for women? Specifically to balance hormones, and as a liver helper.

Tribulus is going to raise testosterone in women, just like men.  But the testosterone will be kept in check by the higher levels of estrogen.  Women do produce and need small amounts of testosterone. And some women will use testosterone to boost libido.  High levels though have an opposite effect of the "bonding" hormones oxytocin and vasopressin.  Testosterone increases the drive for sex, but at the same time increasing the desire to be alone.

Testosterone, like progesterone, can also promote aggression.  One of the neat things about using tribulus though is that it is also a nervine, which calms the mind.  So the tribulus can help counter the aggression effects of the increased testosterone.

I have never heard of tribulus being used to help the liver.  But I have collected it for treating high cholesterol due to the high sterol content.  We used to pull this herb out of our yard all the time as a weed.  Here we call it goat's head or puncture vine.

Can the coleus tincture be used with a 4 year old child?

Yes, just decrease the dosage.  It will drop blood pressure, which is the biggest issue.   Since it sounds like you are going to use it as a formula with other herbs I recommend 8 to 10 drops as needed.

Can nettle leaf or watercress tinctures be substituted for the yerba mate in the asthma formula?

Definitely.  I actually prefer using the watercress over all of the choices. 

I still enjoy reading your forum every day! Thank you for everything. My 32 year old daughter came down with a deep chest cold. She couldn't walk 3 steps without getting out of breath. I gave her the lung and chest formula with the eucalyptus and it was totally amazing what those herbs did for her in just one day. I told her to take it for 3 days to make sure she was well. I hope this is right.

Glad to hear she is doing better.  And yes, the formula should be taken for at least a few days after symptoms clear up to make sure all traces of the infection are gone.