Common cold & Ear Ache

Common Cold Remedies
Home Made Herbal Recipes for Common Cold with CINNAMON

Bark, powdered 3gWater 1 ½ cups

Boil the cinnamon in the water for 15 minutes in a covered container. Strain the decoction and sweeten with sugar before drinking.

Preparation time: 15 minutes.

Dosage: 112 cup, twice a day.

Home Made Herbal Recipes for Common Cold with DOG ROSE

Dried rose hips, shredded 2 tea spoonWater 2 cups

Boil the herb in the water for 10 minutes, keeping the vessel covered throughout. Strain the mixture and drink twice a day.

Preparation time: 10 minutes.

Dosage: 1 cup, twice a day.

Home Made Herbal Recipes for Common Cold with GINGER

Rhizomes, shredded 30gBoiling water 2 cups

Cover the rhizomes with boiling water, close the lid of the pan and let the mixture steep for 5-20 minutes, depending on the strength of the tea desired. Strain the infusion before drinking the liquid extract.

Preparation time: 5-20 minutes.

Dosage: 1-2 cups a day

All purpose Liniment
All-Purpose Liniment

Mix together 4 tablespoons of comfrey leaves, 2 tablespoons each of plantain leaves, yarrow; calendula, wormwood leaves, chickweed leaves, and 1 Yz ounces of beeswax. Simmer for several hours. Strain and add 1 teaspoon gum benzoin. Cool and test for consistency. Put in sterile jar. Label and use on any cut, scrape, or rash.

Earache Treatment
Fill a small jar with mullein flowers and cover with olive oil. Allow to stand in the sun for 1 week, shaking daily. Strain and place in sterile jar. Apply 3-4 drops to affected ear as needed and cover with a warm cloth.