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Rosemary Gladstar's Immune Support Tea37
Pau d'arco bark55%
Echinacea root35%
Burdock root10%

Directions: Add 4 to 6 Tbs. of the herb mixture to I quart of cold water and gently simmer for 20 minutes in a tightly covered pot. Remove from heat and let infuse for another 20 minutes. Strain and drink. Optional flavoring herbs: cinnamon, orange peel, licorice root.
Dosage: 3 to 4 cups daily as needed.
Silena Heron, N.D.: "I use echinacea a lot, but mostly combined with other herbs according to the needs of my patients. I have had some remarkable success using the glycerite of echinacea for the treatment of hives. The following formula is typical of what I suggest for people with serious throat infections."
Echinacea root35%
Goldenseal root10%
Osha root10%
Thymus leaves10%
Balm of Gilead buds10%
Yerba mansa (glycerite)10%
Licorice root10%
Usnea5%

Dosage: Gargle the extract straight after drinking a glass of water. Or mix I Tbs. of extract in 1/2 cup hot water and gargle.
Uses: As a gargle for sore throat associated with infections.

 
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