(Lobelia appears elsewhere in this book and will not be described here except as it applies to the combination).
PROPERTIES AND USES:
Asthma attacks, all-star combination of expectorant herbs to cleanse the lungs and throat, colds, fluid in the lungs.
BODILY INFLUENCES:Yerba Santa is an excellent laryngitis, bronchitis, lung problems and asthma remedy. Antispasmodic, expectorant and febrifuge (reduces fever).
Mullein makes an excellent remedy for coughs, hoarseness, bronchitis, bronchial, catarrh and whooping cough. It can also be used for gastro-intestinal catarrh and cramps in the digestive tract. Anodyne (pain relief), expectorant, demulcent and repair of weak blood vessels.
Lobelia is effective in causing immediate relaxation and expansion of the contracted vital parts of the respiratory system. Antispasmodic, expectorant.
10 to 40 drops three times per day or as needed.
SOURCES:Dr. Eugene C. Watkins, "The Home Study Course for Nutritional Consultants."
