Re: dont want to medicate. SUMMER COLD-EVERY SUMMER..natural expectorant/other questions---nasal and chest congestion--

Hi,


I have been taking cayenne pepper since I got sick.

but, I think I could up the dose a litte, from what you are saying.


any other thoughts?




I also found this on the site here.....

anyone every try these or had any success with these herbs?



12. Expectorants: Herbs that promote and facilitate discharges of mucus secretions from the bronchio-pulmonary passages.
Horehound (Marrubium Vulgare)
Part used: the whole herb
Therapeutic action: expectorant, demulcent, alterative
Horehound is used for: asthma, colds, coughs, croup, hoarseness, hysteria, lungs, phlegm, stomach tonic, respiratory organs

Pleurisy Root (Asclepias Tuberosa)
Part used: the root
Therapeutic action: expectorant, diaphoretic, carminative, diuretic, cardiac tonic
Pleurisy Root is used for: asthma, bronchitis, dysentery, emphysema, fevers, lung problems, pleurisy, pneumonia

White Pine (Pinus Alba)
Part used: the bark
Therapeutic action: expectorant, alterative
White Pine is used for: bronchitis, catarrh, dysentery, laryngitis, mucus




Has anyone used these herbs with any success? really really dont want to filly my RX for zithromax, the dreaded anti-biotic.


thanks


al