Introduction:

Where there is an infection and the body is trying to expectorate purulent mucus, a cough should never be suppressed, but helped to achieve its important function. However, debilitating coughs can be exhausting whatever the type, even a tickle which is unproductive can prevent sleep so some help must be sought.

Nutritional Advice:

If it is a dry, hacking cough with little mucus and sweating, then consume a lot of raw fruits and juices which will encourage more watery productive mucous. Try 'onion & horseradish elixir' to warm and 'liquefy' the mucus making it easier to remove.

If there is a lot of pale mucus and congestion, avoid cold fruits and juices, and use more warming foods like garlic and onion soups. Also try the onion & horseradish elixir.

Take plenty of fluids like water and fresh lemon juice which can be drunk just before going to bed.

As a preventative measure in winter; drink home-made or purchased elderberry and elder flower syrup - It encourages perspiration and provides valuable vitamins and minerals. Just cover elder flowers in vegetable glycerine and keep warm to allow it to macerate; in autumn do likewise with the elderberries and keep well covered. Dilute with spring water. Take 1tsp or more at a time.

Natural Healing:

A foot bath of hot water with mustard powder added to it is a great way of heating and sweating which will encourage the body to more speedily remove impurities and toxins. However the individual must be naturally strong and certainly not if they are underweight or weak.

Massage will help enormously. Mix an oil containing eucalyptus into the chest and soles of the feet.

A sprinkling of eucalyptus essential oil on pillows and sheets is important and will immensely help the lungs bring up the mucous.

Herb Quality:

A large proportion of our herbs are grown in English soils, harvested using bio-chemistry analysis and many but not always, processed fresh, which heightens their remedial properties. The majority are grown organically and or sustainably wild-crafted. All manufacturing is carried out using licensed good manufacturing practice.

DO NOT MIX HERBAL MEDICINE AND GP PRESCRIBED MEDICATION WITHOUT THE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR GP OR PRACTIONER